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Hi there, Mauldin! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Mauldin officer's firing fits into the Flock camera debate

Also on today's calendar: Drew & Ellie Holcomb and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Asheville votes to terminate Flock Safety contract (wyff4.com) — A regional debate over Flock Safety license plate cameras now includes a Mauldin connection, as a local officer was fired after allegedly misusing the system to track a personal acquaintance's vehicle. Asheville has voted to end its Flock contract, while Greer and Greenville County agencies also reassess or discipline over camera use, raising broader privacy questions for Upstate communities.
   

📸 Around Mauldin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mauldin

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Other local events
    Friday August 28
  • College Colors Day
    Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
    • Monday August 31
  • Volleyball Vs. Bryson
    Greenville Middle Academy Greenville, SC 29607
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • HOSA - B-Cafeteria
    J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
    8:00 am
  • Volleyball Vs. Fisher
    Greenville Middle Academy Greenville, SC 29607
    4:30 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Spirit Friday: Wear Your Team Colors or Shirt
    Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
    • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day - Student Holiday
    Golden Strip Career and Technology Center Greenville, SC 29607
    • Sunday September 20
  • Drew & Ellie Holcomb →
    Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Ribbon Cutting with Method Junk Solutions
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 105A W. Curtis Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
    11:00 am
  • Business After Hours Hosted by Wine Barn
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 30 Ray E Talley Ct. Simpsonville, SC 29680
    5:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • College Application Day
    Brashier Middle College Simpsonville, SC 29680
    8:30 am
  • Fortune Feimster →
    Peace Center Concert Hall, 300 S Main St, Greenville
    7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Simpsonville

  • As Mak & Cheesecakes expands to 3rd location, team plans to add shipping (greenvilleonline.com)
  • Simpsonville discusses Flock camera uses, policies: City Council notes (greenvillejournal.com)
  • Golden Strip Career Center to host open house showcasing new welding lab at Brashier campus (whosonthemove.com)

Greenville

  • 'Heroes' Cast and Crew Reunite to Celebrate Hayden Panettiere After Her Death: 'No. 1 in Our Hearts' (timebulletin.us)
  • Fall menus are here. See what you can grab at a South Carolina Dunkin' (greenvilleonline.com)

Ok Mauldin! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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