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🌱 Why this veteran teacher felt called back to Woodruff High School

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What's up Woodruff! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this veteran teacher felt called back to Woodruff High School
  • How Woodruff's Cody Abbott stacks up in a massive Lake Erie field

Also on today's calendar: Emerald Varsity Football @ Woodruff and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coming Home To A Legacy: (thewoodrufftimes.com) — A beloved longtime business education teacher is back in the halls of Woodruff High School, returning after retirement to teach a new generation of Wolverines. Cynthia Hayes-Lee reflects on nearly four decades in education, the Woodruff community's support through her family's milestones, and her renewed commitment to preparing students with practical skills, strong character, and responsible use of technology.
   

• Korol stays consistent to hold onto lead at ultra-productive Lake Erie (anglerschannel.com) — Woodruff angler Cody Abbott sits in 10th place after two strong days at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open on Lake Erie, weighing in 46 pounds, 10 ounces of bass. The ultra-competitive event in Buffalo, New York, features massive catches and serves as a key stepping stone for pros chasing Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic dreams.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Legendary Creature Journal
    Woodruff Library
    4:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Adult Bingo Bash
    Woodruff Library
    1:00 pm
  • Family LEGOs and More
    Woodruff Library
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Woodruff Readers Book Discussion
    Woodruff Library
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I know someone with kittens if anyone is interested.
    Roughly 2.5 months old. Super sweet and friendly. Litter box trained. (Nextdoor N Woodruff/S Reidville)
  • Anyone around Woodruff or Enoree Spartanburg or Simpsonville looking for part-time 1 to 2 times a week?
    It's helping sometimes in the house and sometimes outside. You will also needed to help with my dogs. I live on Hwy 221 between Woodruff and Enoree… (Nextdoor Woodruff South)
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in Woodruff. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Area Supervisor in Woodruff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodruff here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Inn

  • Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Fountain Inn Miracle League Season (whosonthemove.com)
  • Extra doe tag added to South Carolina hunters' base set this deer season (whosonthemove.com)
  • Fountain Inn Chorale Announces Upcoming Fall Concert Performances (whosonthemove.com)

Simpsonville

  • Fitness so easy you can do it while tailgating with ACAC Fitness & Wellness in Five Forks (wspa.com)
  • Man tries to cash in stolen scratch-off tickets at QT gas station (wyff4.com)
  • Learn about heart failure, Rotary Golf Tournament, Business News – In The Know 8-23 (greenvilleonline.com)

Ok Woodruff! 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: 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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