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Greenwood, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Greenwood! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how much FEMA is sending Greenwood for Helene cleanup.
  • How Greenwood plans to honor fallen Officer DJ Keller next month
  • How statewide school bus fuel thefts could impact Greenwood students’ transportation.

Also on today's calendar: BBQ & Blues Festival Of Discovery (July 9 - July 11).

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FEMA announces additional $9 Million for SC Helene Recovery (audacy.com) — Greenwood is set to receive $299,000 in FEMA funding to cover debris removal costs from Hurricane Helene, part of more than $9 million awarded across South Carolina communities. The money, reimbursed at a minimum 75% federal cost share, supports local cleanup while other counties repair bridges, utilities, parks, and protective infrastructure damaged by Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
   

• ‘God made a police officer': Greenwood chief reflects on fallen officer DJ Keller 30 days later (foxcarolina.com) — Greenwood’s police chief is reflecting on the loss of Officer DJ Keller, who died May 11 during a high-speed chase, and on how the community has rallied around the department. He describes the emotional toll on officers, the support pouring into the Greenwood Police Department, and plans for a permanent monument. Mayor Brandon Smith will also proclaim July 9 as Officer DJ Keller Day.
   

• District: Two Upstate school buses drained of gasoline in series of statewide thefts (foxcarolina.com) — Greenwood County is among several Upstate areas where thieves have reportedly drained gasoline from school buses, prompting a statewide investigation by the South Carolina Department of Education. Laurens County officials discovered drilled gas tanks on two activity buses, and law enforcement agencies are now using surveillance and other tools to track down whoever is targeting school transportation fleets.
   

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  • Missing package!!!
    If anyone got this package for Allie Camak please let me know!!! (Nextdoor Roman Acres Northfall Acres)
  • Recieved mail at my house for the Brodme Family.
    Not sure how to find them to give them this letter, so posting here hoping to get this to them! (Nextdoor Roman Acres Northfall Acres)
  • Eaton Corporation, plc posted a job opening for Storeroom Material Handler, 1st Shift in Greenwood. Apply here.
  • Eaton Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 1st Shift in Greenwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • See SC's treasured views to celebrate America's 250th anniversary (greenvilleonline.com)
  • Former banker to fill vacant seat on Jefferson School Board (nola.com)
  • Pascoe endorses once-rival Solicitor David Stumbo in SC attorney general's race (heraldonline.com)

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Ok Greenwood! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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