🌱 Why a judge is dismissing charges against this Upstate councilman

Coffee in hand, Wade Hampton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a judge is dismissing charges against this Upstate councilman

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Spartanburg County councilman's charges to be dismissed by judge (goupstate.com) — A judge plans to dismiss an assault and battery charge against Spartanburg County Councilman and S.C. House candidate Monier Abusaft after an incident at USC Upstate, citing South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law. The story also links to a separate case involving a former Wade Hampton High School wrestling coach, underscoring ongoing legal issues tied to local schools and public figures that Wade Hampton residents may be following closely.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wade Hampton

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Monday June 8

• Open Mike Jam at 3 Friends →
  3 Friends Bar & Grill, 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 2

• Women's Impact Network
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Simpsonville Chamber Conference Room 105A W. Curtis Street, Simpsonville
  8:30 am
• Picture This: Bringing Stories to Life, ages 5 – 7
  Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St, Greenville, SC 29601
  10:00 am
• Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville →
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 100 W Trade St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
  12:00 pm
• Men's Engagement Network Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union →
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Barnside Taproom 30 Ray E Talley Court Simpsonville, SC 29680
  4:00 pm
• Battleground Carolina: The Bloody Summer of 1780
  Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC 29601
  5:30 pm
• Greenville County Council Meeting →
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Council Chambers - County Square 301 University Ridge Greenville, SC 29601
  6:00 pm
• Tickle Me Tuesday →
  Crate Restaurant & Wine Bar, 213 Trade St, Greer
  7:00 pm
• Night of Peaceful Prayer and Healing
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest Anglican Church 1636 Bethel Road Simpsonville, SC 29681
  7:00 pm

Wednesday June 3

• Rotary Club of Simpsonville - Weekly Lunch Meeting
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Rotary Hall 205 N. Maple Street Simpsonville
  12:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Chamber Connects: Leads Group 1 →
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Simpsonville Chamber Conference Room
  8:30 am
• Chamber Connects: Leads Group 2 →
  Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Simpsonville Chamber Conference Room
  3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Taylors

• Greenlink transit open house meetings happening this week (wspa.com)
• Ralph Norman Picks a Running Mate (fitsnews.com)

Greenville

• Greenville County Sheriff's Office launches resource hub for people in crisis (foxcarolina.com)
• Southeast Real Estate Awards Presented May 7 in Greenville (greenvillebusinessmag.com)
• 2026 Carolinas Sketch Crawl comes to Downtown Asheville and River Arts District June 5-7 (wncw.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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