🌱 Patch AM: How a major Greer fire is shutting down Wade Hampton Boulevard today.

Hey there, Greer! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a major Greer fire is shutting down Wade Hampton Boulevard today.
• Which Greer standouts shined in a tough Week 7 football loss?

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, with a high of 70 and low of 64 degrees.
• Monday: Warmer; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crews respond to large commercial structure fire in Greer (foxcarolina.com) — A large commercial building fire has shut down Wade Hampton Boulevard near 13775 East Wade Hampton in Greer this morning, and officials are urging drivers to avoid the area. Greer City Fire crews are still working the scene, and while the cause is unknown, authorities believe no one has been hurt so far. Expect detours and delays until firefighters can safely reopen the roadway.
   

• Upstate football top performers highlighted by Trenton Lynch breaking rushing record in Week 7 (greenvilleonline.com) — Greer football fans can take pride in standout performances despite the team's 61-28 loss to Greenville, with Zy Foster rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns and Xavier Sammet totaling 354 yards of offense. The roundup also spotlights top Week 7 efforts from players across the Upstate, including Spartanburg's record-breaking rusher Trenton Lynch and several Crescent and Byrnes standouts.
   

📸 Around Greer

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Silent Book Club with To Be Read Mobile Booksellers →
  The Southern Growl, 155 North Buncombe Road, Greer
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• JV/V Boys Volleyball - Riverside @ Eastside
  Eastside High School, 1300 Brushy Creek Rd, Taylors
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball Playoffs @ RMS
  Riverside Middle School, 615 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer
  5:30 pm
• Flag Football - Riverside @ Hillcrest
  Hillcrest High School, 3665 S Industrial Dr, Simpsonville
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Girls Tennis Away at Christ Church
  Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
  4:30 pm
• Girls Tennis - Riverside @ Greer →
  Greer High School, 3000 E Gap Creek Rd, Greer
  5:00 pm
• JV/V Girls Volleyball - Riverside @ Greer
  Greer High School, 3000 E Gap Creek Rd, Greer
  5:30 pm
• JV Volleyball Away at Christ Church
  Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Caregiver Connection (Cancer Support Community) →
  340 Medical Pkwy, 340 Medical Parkway, Greer
• 2026 Greater Greenville Alumni Gathering →
  The Southern Growl, 155 North Buncombe Road, Greer
  6:00 pm
• In Person Writing Session →
  Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Fall Book Festival →
  Randall House, 215 Randall St, Greer
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please someone come get these two kittens out of my yard.
  I can't have them around, the dogs in my neighborhood will eat them, I have no transportation to get them to a shelter. Animal control will not come… (Nextdoor Apalache)
• The Corner Cookie across from Greer City Park is looking for an experienced bakery decorator.
  Hours can be part time to full time and will inclide baking and decorating cookies as well as customer service. Currently open Wed-Sun 11am-7pm ans… (Nextdoor Greer City Park)

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Greer. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greenville

• 130 Augusta CourtGreenville, SC, US (mansionglobal.com)
• Wolfie's Drive-Thru sets Oct. 9 opening date for Greenville restaurant (greenvilleonline.com)
• Greenville woman advocates for Alzheimer's treatments (wyff4.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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