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In today's newsletter:

  • Simpsonville's Brookwood Church tightens safety rules, removes offender from ministry
  • What autumn fun awaits at BridgeWay Station's first Fall Harvest Festival?

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Another SC Church Removes Registered Sex Offender From Ministry Roles (ministrywatch.com) — Brookwood Church in Simpsonville has removed a registered sex offender from all ministry roles while emphasizing stronger child safety policies. Church leaders say he followed long‑standing restrictions since 1999, but recent scrutiny of another South Carolina church's handling of a similar situation prompted Brookwood to update its practices and end his service involvement.
   

• Fall Harvest Festival to bring seasonal festivities to BridgeWay Station this October (whosonthemove.com) — Simpsonville residents can look forward to the first Fall Harvest Festival at BridgeWay Station on Saturday, October 17, 2026, filling the piazza and promenades with autumn fun. Expect pumpkin displays, photo spots, kids' activities, local craft vendors, and seasonal food and drinks from on-site restaurants, all in a walkable, family-friendly setting.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • Greenville County Council Meeting →
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers - County Square 301 University Ridge Greenville, SC 29601
    6:00 pm
  • Fine Arts Center Family Information Night
    Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, SC 29681
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Rotary Club of Simpsonville - Weekly Lunch Meeting
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Rotary Hall 205 N. Maple Street Simpsonville
    12:00 pm
  • Volleyball vs. Mauldin
    Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
    5:30 pm
  • Volleyball @ Woodmont
    Hillcrest Middle Simpsonville, SC 29681
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Chamber Connects: Leads Group 1 →
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Simpsonville Chamber Conference Room
    8:30 am
  • Chamber Connects: Leads Group 2
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Simpsonville Chamber Conference Room
    3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 2
  • HOSA - B-Cafeteria
    J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
    8:00 am
  • Volleyball Vs. Fisher
    Greenville Middle Academy Greenville, SC 29607
    4:30 pm
  • The Grateful Brothers Poe Mill Music Residency →
    Poe Mill Music, 904 Pinckney St, Greenville
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Open House 5:30-7pm
    Golden Strip Career and Technology Center Greenville, SC 29607
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone to grind down two stumps, take care of some of the roots, and remove all debris afterward.
    I'd like the area cleaned up and ready to go when finished. (Nextdoor Copper Creek)
  • Shrubs trimmed, lawn care, general maintenance.
    Here are a few before and after of a recent job. Call/text or pm Jason 864-901-9543 (Nextdoor Standing Springs Estate)
  • Strada Services, Inc. posted a job opening for HVAC Service Technician in Simpsonville. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Inn

Mauldin

Greenville

  • 48 hours in Greenville, South Carolina: Food, trails and art in a walkable downtown (fredericknewspost.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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