Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Asheville votes to terminate Flock Safety contract (wyff4.com) — Greer residents should know that local leaders paused Flock camera use for 90 days and two Greer police officers were previously fired for misusing the system. Asheville's decision to end its Flock contract reflects a broader regional debate over license plate readers, privacy, and how law enforcement handles this surveillance technology.
• SC Ports Strengthens Access To South America For Shippers (dillonnews.org) — Greer's inland port is part of a growing South Carolina Ports network that's expanding service to South America, adding more refrigerated capacity for food and agricultural products. While the new AMERXL route centers on Charleston, increased trade and cold-chain access can boost jobs, logistics activity, and export opportunities tied to Greer's rail-served inland terminal.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Dolly is a once in a lifetime person that can never be replaced.. This has given my brain a break from politics and thinking more about life: how we're given so much time and it's how we divide up that time in our… (Nextdoor Lismore Village)
Today the world lost such a beautiful person. Dolly was simply one of the best. She was not only amazingly talented but also generous, kind, intelligent, funny, and compassionate. She lived her… (Nextdoor Townes at Thornblade)
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🗞 Nearby News
Taylors
Greer administrator explains Flock camera moratorium, review: City Council notes (greenvillejournal.com)
2026 Sports Illustrated Invitational Experts Superflex Fantasy Draft (wspa.com)
Greenville
16 Years Later, 'Heroes' Cast Reunites Following Death of Hayden Panettiere (movieweb.com)
Fall menus are here. See what you can grab at a South Carolina Dunkin' (greenvilleonline.com)
Ok Greer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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