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Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. HSRZ Preview 2026: Greer Yellow Jackets (wspa.com) ā Greer football fans get an early look at the Yellow Jackets as they prepare for their August 28 season opener at Union County, leaning heavily on star running back Calvin McCoy and a veteran offensive line. Quarterback Xavier Sammet and several returning receivers add balance, while a seasoned front seven will try to steady a younger secondary.
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2. Las Vegas police officer, Upstate native to be flown to GSP for funeral (wspa.com) ā Greer residents will see their police department join other Upstate agencies in escorting the body of Las Vegas officer and local native Austin "Zade" Abdelnabi from GSP to a Greenville funeral home. The 30āyearāold Blue Ridge High and Clemson graduate was killed in the line of duty earlier this month, and a public ceremony honoring his life is planned Saturday at Praise Cathedral.
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3. Proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Could Strengthen South Carolina's Connection to National Markets (holycitysinner.com) ā Inland Port Greer could gain even more importance if a proposed Union PacificāNorfolk Southern merger creates a single coastātoācoast railroad, potentially speeding freight between the Upstate, Charleston, and western markets. For Greer-area manufacturers and logistics firms, that might mean fewer handoffs, lower shipping costs, and less truck traffic on crowded interstates, though federal regulators still must approve the deal.
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4. Upstate Flock camera stolen, police chief reports (wspa.com) ā Greer readers should know that regional police use of Flock license-plate cameras is under scrutiny, including a recent case where Greer officers were fired for alleged misuse. Now, a Flock camera has been stolen in Travelers Rest, adding to concerns about how these systems are deployed and safeguarded. The piece also highlights ongoing privacy debates and recent policy changes by the company.
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