🌱 Which Taylors entrepreneur just made EY’s elite finalist list?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Taylors entrepreneur just made EY’s elite finalist list?

Also on today's calendar: Carolinas International Book Fair (Author A. Snorton returns for his 2nd consecutive year)! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
• Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• EY US Unveils Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award Finalists (greenvillebusinessmag.com) — A Taylors-based business leader, Justin Draplin of Fortified Solar LLC, has been named a finalist for EY’s 2026 Southeast Entrepreneur Of The Year awards, highlighting local innovation on a big regional stage. The program recognizes standout entrepreneurs across five Southeastern states, with regional winners to be announced June 18 and then considered for national honors later this year.
   

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📸 Around Taylors

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Taylors

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 25

• Carolinas International Book Fair (Author A. Snorton returns for his 2nd consecutive year)!
  Camperdown Plaza, 20 E Broad St, Greenville
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday April 23

• Spring Musical
  Eastside High School Taylors, SC 29687
  7:00 pm

Friday April 24

• The Foot Solutions Greenville County Smash | Spring 2026
  Greenville County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Administrative Office , South Suber Road , Greer
  8:30 am
• Spring Musical
  Eastside High School Taylors, SC 29687
  7:00 pm

Tuesday April 28

• Academic Awards Night
  Eastside High School Taylors, SC 29687
  6:00 pm
• Spring Strings Concert
  Northwood Middle Taylors, SC 29687
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 23

• JV Boys Tennis - Riverside @ Mauldin
  Mauldin High School , 701 E Butler Rd , Mauldin
  5:00 pm
• JV/V Girls Lacrosse - Riverside @ Eastside
  Eastside High School , 1300 Brushy Creek Rd , Taylors
  5:30 pm
• JV/V Boys Soccer - Gaffney @ Riverside
  Riverside High School , 794 Hammett Bridge Rd , Greer
  5:30 pm
• JV Baseball - Dorman @ Riverside
  Riverside High School , 794 Hammett Bridge Rd , Greer
  6:00 pm
• Drama Spring Show "The Wizard of Oz"
  Riverside High School , 794 Hammett Bridge Rd , Greer
  7:00 pm
• Voice Scenes - Recital Hall
  Fine Arts Center , 102 Pine Knoll Dr , Greenville
  7:00 pm

Friday April 24

• JV & Varsity Softball - Riverside @ Boiling Springs
  Boiling Springs High School , 2251 Old Furnace Rd , Boiling Spring
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• As of this past Sunday, our well has completely gone dry due to these extreme drought conditions.
  I’ve heard from a few others that this is becoming a widespread problem in our area, and I believe we are reaching disaster conditions. ​I’m trying… (Nextdoor Tigerville)
• UPDATE: Nelly is still missing from Edwrads Road Ikes Road area.
  He was last seen January 12th. He is neutered but still young only 10.5 months old. I bottle fed him as a baby and miss him tremendously. Please… (Nextdoor Homestead Acres)

• The Retail Outsource Group posted a job opening for Retail Assembly Tech in Taylors. Apply here.
• CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate in Taylors. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Taylors here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Greenville

• Featured home: Cypress Run in Greenville (greenvillejournal.com)
• Tuck & Howell Plumbing, Heating & Air Provides Expert AC Repair Services, and More, to Keep Greenville Homes Comfortable and Fully Functional (bakercityherald.com)
• Key SC documents from founding era will be in Greenville for one day only. When and how to see them. (postandcourier.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: LOST (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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