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🌱 Patch AM: Deadly Sunday night crash shuts down busy stretch of Wade Hampton Boulevard
Spotted on the Greer calendar: In Person Writing Session
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:
- Deadly Sunday night crash shuts down busy stretch of Wade Hampton Boulevard
- Greer man accused of cashing stolen lottery tickets at Simpsonville QT
- New SC Ports COO could shape the future of Inland Port Greer
Also on today's calendar: In Person Writing Session and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Motorcyclist killed in crash on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer, coroner says (foxcarolina.com) — A motorcyclist from Taylors died Sunday night after a two-vehicle crash on West Wade Hampton Boulevard at Hillcrest Drive in Greer, according to the Greenville County Coroner. He was pronounced dead at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, and the death was ruled accidental. The Greer City Police and coroner's office are continuing to investigate the incident. 
2. Man tries to cash in stolen scratch-off tickets at QT gas station (wyff4.com) — A man from Greer has been charged by state investigators after allegedly cashing stolen South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off tickets at a QuikTrip in Simpsonville. SLED says the tickets were taken from a nearby Corner Mart before being redeemed. The suspect was booked into the Greenville County Detention Center on a fraud-related charge, with the 13th Circuit Solicitor's Office handling prosecution.
3. SC Ports Taps McCrory As Chief Operating Officer (dillonnews.org) — South Carolina Ports has named Patrick McCrory as its new chief operating officer, overseeing port terminals and the inland ports in Greer and Dillon. His leadership in rail and logistics is expected to support cargo growth, job creation, and more efficient operations that benefit Greer's inland port and the broader Upstate economy.
4. Public presses Greenville leaders to act on Flock cameras (wyff4.com) — Greer residents should know that two Greer officers were recently fired over alleged misuse of Flock license-plate cameras, as Greenville leaders now face pressure to curb the system. Citizens packed Greenville City Council's meeting urging tighter rules or removal of the cameras. Council members heard concerns about privacy, data storage, and oversight but postponed any decisions while reviewing existing policies and potential changes.
📸 Around Greer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer
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- Varsity Volleyball Away at Wade Hampton
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
7:00 pm - Instrument Rental Night
Riverside Middle Cafeteria
4:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Fisher
Greer Middle Greer, SC 29651
5:30 pm - Boys Volleyball - Riverside @ Mauldin
Riverside High School Mauldin High School, 701 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662, USA
5:30 pm - JV/V Boys Volleyball - Riverside @ Mauldin
Riverside High School Mauldin High School, 701 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662, USA
5:30 pm - Volleyball - non region game vs Greenville MS (PINK OUT THEME) @ Ri
Riverside Middle School
6:00 pm - Swimming - JL Mann @ Riverside
Riverside High School Middle Tyger YMCA Family Center, 720 Shoals Rd, Duncan, SC 2933
6:00 pm - Underclassmen Pictures
Blue Ridge High School Auditorium
8:00 am - In Person Writing Session →
Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
7:00 pm - In Person Writing Session →
Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lunch & Learn Series Presented by Prisma Health
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 105-A West Curtis Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
11:45 am - Legendary Creature Journal
Woodruff Library
4:00 pm - Scouts of America speak to parents
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
6:00 pm - It's Time to Cool Down!
Middle Tyger Library
6:15 pm
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- James is a blessing to our family!
I reached out to him at the last minute yesterday about a partial power problem in my daughter's home. Not only did he get back to me right away but… (Nextdoor N Suber Rd) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Diana was LOST on August 20, 2026 in Tryon, NC 28782 near In the valley past Harmon Field Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Waters Edge)
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- Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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