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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:

  • Could you be holding Greer's unclaimed $200,000 Powerball ticket?
  • Why Greer made the list of perfect South Carolina fall getaways.
  • How Inland Port Greer's expansion could reshape freight moving through town.

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 62.
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $200,000 Powerball ticket in Greer still unclaimed (wyff4.com) — A $200,000 Powerball ticket bought at the Spinx #128 on The Parkway in Greer back in March still hasn't been claimed, and the deadline is just days away. If you played that drawing, double-check your tickets and be ready to visit the Columbia Claims Center or mail it in before the Sept. 21 cutoff, or the money will go to state education programs.
   

2. 7 South Carolina Small Towns That Are Perfect in the Fall (onlyinyourstate.com) — Greer gets a spotlight as one of seven South Carolina small towns ideal for a fall visit, praised for its historic downtown, city park, and nearby Lake Robinson and Pelham Mill Park. The piece encourages readers to stroll Greer Station, grab pastries at Voilà French Café, and use Greer as a charming base for Upcountry leaf-peeping and outdoor adventures.
   

3. SC Ports, Norfolk Southern Expand Intermodal Access to Huntsville (dillonnews.org) — New daily rail service between Charleston and Huntsville builds on recent investments at Inland Port Greer, where a $55 million expansion boosted capacity and rail length. For Greer businesses and workers, the upgrades mean faster cargo handling, stronger rail connections across the Southeast, and potentially more port-related economic activity tied to the local inland port.
   

4. Upstate deputy resigns amid investigation into Flock misuse (wspa.com) — Local readers should know that Greer Police previously fired two officers for misusing license plate reader technology, part of a broader Upstate pattern of Flock camera abuse. Anderson County now reports a second deputy resignation amid similar misuse investigations, highlighting growing regional scrutiny over how law enforcement accesses and monitors these surveillance tools.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Oakley, a dog who went missing in Greer, SC, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 18 hours. Message from Owner: "Our dog got out… (Nextdoor Reserve at Riverside)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Greer, South Carolina in Greer. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (05627) - 2424 Hudson rd in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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