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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen this missing Greer man with dementia?
Be sure to catch Greenville Woodworkers Guild Tool Sale on the Greer Patch calendar
Good morning to you Greer! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this missing Greer man with dementia?
- Why Greer just made a national list of best retirement towns
- How BMW's Greer plant is courting the next generation of workers
Also on today's calendar: Greenville Woodworkers Guild Tool Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
- Saturday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Greer police searching for missing, endangered man with dementia (foxcarolina.com) — Greer police are urgently asking for help finding 83-year-old Thomas Anderson, who has dementia and disappeared Monday from his home near the local Walmart while driving a silver 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. He was last tracked in the Lyman area and may head toward Laurens County. If you see him or his truck, you're urged to call 911 or Greer Police immediately. 
2. 10 Best Small Towns in the U.S. for Retirees Seeking Affordability, Charm, and a Sense of Community (travelandleisure.com) — Greer gets national attention as a top small town for retirees, praised for its walkable, twinkling downtown, frequent festivals, and easy access to Greenville via GSP airport. The article highlights Greer's restaurants, parks, and steady calendar of community events as reasons people might choose to move here. For current residents, it's a reminder of how attractive your hometown looks to outsiders.
3. BMW career day highlights manufacturing opportunities for South Carolina students (wspa.com) — Students from around the Upstate visited BMW's Greer manufacturing plant to explore high‑tech career paths and learn how local jobs power South Carolina's economy. Company leaders stressed building a talent pipeline early, especially among middle and high schoolers, and students said the robotics and automation on display changed how they view modern manufacturing opportunities close to home.
4. Converse University Announces Mike Simpson As Interim Head Coach, JT Broome as Assistant (swimswam.com) — Converse University has named Mike Simpson interim head swim coach and added Greer native JT Broome as assistant coach for the upcoming season. Broome, a former University of Kentucky swimmer and SEC academic honoree, brings strong competitive and academic credentials. His new role puts a Greer athlete in a visible collegiate coaching position just down the road in Spartanburg.
📸 Around Greer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer
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★ Featured events ★
- Greenville Woodworkers Guild Tool Sale →
209 Hollyridge Ct, Greenville
9:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- JV Football - Riverside @ Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton High School, 100 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville
7:00 pm - In Person Writing Session →
Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
7:00 pm - Varsity Football - Wade Hampton @ Riverside (Employee Appreciation
Riverside High School, 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer
7:30 pm - Run the Ridge 5k →
Greer SC - Girls Tennis - Christ Church @ Riverside
Riverside High School, 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer
5:00 pm - Flag Football - Eastside @ Riverside
Riverside High School, 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer
6:00 pm - Boys Volleyball - Travelers Rest @ Riverside
Riverside High School, 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer
7:00 pm - RENEW + Whole Fitness: SEAT Class →
Neighborhood Impact Center, 113C Berry Avenue, Greer
10:00 am - Girls Tennis - Riverside @ Travelers Rest
Travelers Rest High School, 301 N Main St, Travelers Rest
5:00 pm - JV/V Girls Volleyball - Riverside @ Travelers Rest
Travelers Rest High School, 301 N Main St, Travelers Rest
5:30 pm - Fall Book Festival →
Randall House, 215 Randall St, Greer
11:00 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
📣 Greer Shout Outs!
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- Palmetto Roofing Specialties — (888) 597-6720
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- John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC — (843) 762-5732
- SEO After Coffee — 8642835030
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everyone !
My name is Chrissy.. I just happened to hear about next door from a third party… I m happy after the length of time I lived here. To say you're a… (Nextdoor Hammett Creek) - I think we need a free course on Snakes, the good and the dangerous.
You see so many post of people who are uncertain, not all snakes are bad, they are actually helpful. Great idea for a library to do. (Nextdoor Small and Quiet)
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Part-time cashier - Afternoons, Nights & Weekends in Greer. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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