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🌱 Patch AM: Where and when Reedy River cleanup could affect your Greenville routines

Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Greenville Patch calendar

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Hello Greenville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where and when Reedy River cleanup could affect your Greenville routines
  • How close is Greenville's new homeless shelter to breaking ground?
  • What Greenville patients gain from Encompass Health's massive expansion

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greenville to remove Hurricane Helene debris from Reedy River (greenvillejournal.com) — Greenville will start removing about 25,000 cubic yards of Hurricane Helene debris from the Reedy River between Falls Park and Mauldin Road on Sept. 17, working daily for five to six weeks. Funded by a federal grant, the cleanup aims to lower local flood risk, and the debris will be recycled into mulch for city parks and facilities.
   

2. Salvation Army receives $250K for Greenville shelter renovation, needs $1.5M to begin work (greenvillejournal.com) — Greenville's Salvation Army shelter project needs $1.5 million by Oct. 1 to start building a much larger "Center for Hope" on Rutherford Street, expanding capacity from 90 to 143 beds. A $250,000 matching gift from Councilmember Dorothy Dowe and her husband could unlock another $250,000, and organizers are urging Greenville residents and businesses to help close the remaining gap.
   

3. Greenville rehab hospital doubles capacity after $40M expansion (greenvilleonline.com) — Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital on Laurens Road in Greenville has completed a $40 million expansion, doubling its beds from 40 to 80 to meet rising demand for stroke and injury rehabilitation. The project adds 40 private rooms, expanded therapy space, and about 90 new jobs, significantly increasing access to specialized rehab care for Greenville-area residents.
   

4. NEI General Contracting selected to oversee Greenville Summit renovations (nerej.com subscription) — A $10 million renovation of Greenville Summit, the historic senior apartment tower in downtown Greenville, is moving forward with NEI General Contracting overseeing the work. Backed by a new 20-year affordable housing tax assessment and funding from HUD, SC Housing, and the city, the project will upgrade kitchens, baths, windows, HVAC, and restore historic features while preserving affordability for low-income seniors.
   

5. Sara Drummond: Floating Sound Bath Guide (salvationarmyusa.org) — Greenville wellness instructor Sara Drummond is leading floating sound baths at Kroc Greenville's Aquatics Center, blending yoga expertise with crystal singing bowls to help residents manage stress and anxiety. She also teaches at local studios, partners with Cancer Survivors Park, and recommends Swamp Rabbit Trail outings and restorative classes as accessible ways for Greenville locals to reset their health routines.
   

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  • Good morning!
    Is there anyone located in the Berea area that does lawn care? I need my grass and bushes trimmed as soon as possible! (Nextdoor Furman)
  • I have found that my pasta at the back corner of my house has a problem.
    Anybody can tell me what it is? Also, the front corner of my house has a coral bark maple that also has a problem. Any advice I can get would be… (Nextdoor Anita Hill)
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Ok Greenville! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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