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In today's newsletter:

  • What Greenville's 135-acre Woodruff Road annexation means for you
  • Why Greenville is now a must-visit destination in South Carolina.
  • See highlights from Greenville Hurricanes' showdown at Riverside High

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Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable clouds; not as hot, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, very warm and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greenville approves 135-acre Woodruff Road annexation (wspa.com) — Greenville City Council has approved annexing 135 acres along Woodruff Road, bringing major shopping areas like Sam's Club and the Merovan Business Center into city limits and under city traffic management. The move could also expand the area where a proposed November 1% sales tax increase would apply if voters approve it, following more than a year of planning by city leaders.
   

2. Warm, Welcoming Vibes in South Carolina (grouptravelleader.com) — Greenville gets top billing here as a standout South Carolina tour stop, with its revitalized downtown, Falls Park suspension bridge, zoo, museums, and playful spots like Group Therapy Pub & Playground and Six & Twenty Distillery. The piece also highlights Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Beaufort, but Greenville is framed as a full-fledged destination on its own, ideal for day trips or hosting visiting friends and family.
   

3. Greenville Hurricanes boys volleyball at Riverside High School (greenvilleonline.com) — Greenville-area sports fans can check out a full photo recap of the Greenville Hurricanes boys volleyball match at Riverside High in Greer, played Monday night. Images capture key plays, standout performances, and the top-ranked Riverside Warriors celebrating a four-set win, spotlighting several Greenville Hurricanes players and coaches throughout the intense matchup.
   

4. More Tragic Details Emerge in Hayden Panettiere's Investigation (entertainmentnow.com subscription) — Investigators are still working to understand how actress Hayden Panettiere died while staying at a short-term rental in Greenville with federal agents reportedly probing whether a dealer supplied her drugs. For Greenville residents, the case underscores ongoing questions about fentanyl-laced pills and short-term rentals, as neighbors in California describe years of suspicious visits to her condo before her death.
   

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  • I'm looking for a loving home for this sweet boy I've been fostering for about 2 weeks.
    He was found wandering in Sans Souci and is house broken. He loves to snuggle and has a cool personality that really needs someone to attach to. I… (Nextdoor Sans Souci)
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    I can't keep him, he seems to be 2 months old or less.. if anyone want this baby let me know. I'm in the cherrydale area! (Nextdoor Lakeview)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1596 in Greenville. Apply here.
  • Globe Life posted a job opening for Life Insurance Sales Representative in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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