🌱 Patch AM: How Greer’s huge street takeover led to 80 arrests overnight

Cheers Greer! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Greer's huge street takeover led to 80 arrests overnight
• See where Greer's Week 4 showdown fits in Upstate rankings

Also on today's calendar: In Person Writing Session and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
• Friday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GCSO break down weekend street takeover arrests (wyff4.com) — A massive street takeover at Locust Hill and Fairview Road in Greer led to more than 80 arrests and 38 cars towed under South Carolina's new Roadway Protection and Safety Act. Greenville County deputies say social media helped organize the event and seized 10 handguns, including from underage and prohibited carriers, as lawmakers tout the tougher penalties aimed at deterring future takeovers.
   

• Who is the new team in Upstate Super 20 Football Rankings for Week 4? (greenvilleonline.com) — Upstate high school football rankings for Week 4 include a matchup featuring Greer on Sept. 11, giving local fans a clear look at where area teams stand. The list covers Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson programs, with records, previous rankings, and kickoff times to help you plan which Friday night game to catch.
   

📸 Around Greer

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Greer Farmers Market →
  Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Senior Info Night & Supper
  Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
  6:00 pm
• Watercolor Class →
  The Southern Growl, 155 North Buncombe Road, Greer
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• In Person Writing Session →
  Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Bluegrass Brunch →
  The Southern Growl, 155 North Buncombe Road, Greer
  10:00 am
• Bluegrass Brunch At Southern Growl →
  The Southern Growl-Greer, 155 N Buncombe Rd, Greer
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Greer Farmers Market Core Market Season →
  Greer City Park, 301 East Poinsett Street, Greer
• Greer Farmers Market Live Music at City Park →
  Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer
  11:00 am
• Rock the Village w/ Randomonium Benefit Concert →
  O'Neal Village Town Square, 25 Noble Street, Greer
  1:00 pm
• Rock The Village Benefit Concert →
  Rock the Village, 25 Noble St, Greer
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Fall Flaming Ace Wing Challenge →
  Wild Ace Pizza and Pub, 103 Depot Street, Greer
Thursday September 24
• In Person Writing Session →
  Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ‼️ WE NEED SIGHTINGS ‼️
  Taz is still missing. Was last seen around 5pm last night near Jones Ave right outside of downtown Greer. If you see him, please try to get a photo… (Nextdoor Downtown)
• Stray longhorn on butler rd last seen going toward back of Hawkins ct near 361 butler.
  Heavily wooded behind Hawkins court. Either very thirsty or foaming at mouth. Called 911 and reported (Nextdoor Jordan Rd)

• Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Greer. Apply here.
• Allegiance Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Electrician FT in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.

🗞 Nearby News

Taylors

• SC man pretends to be woman as part of 'catfishing' operation (wyff4.com)
• United Community execs, ScanSource acquisition and BBQ: In the Know (greenvilleonline.com)
• Roaches, rotten produce found at three Greenville County restaurants (greenvilleonline.com)

Greenville

• 911 call, police radio audio detail moments after leopard escaped enclosure at Greenville Zoo (wspa.com)
• Greenville County students represent SC at national AI education festival (foxcarolina.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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