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In today's newsletter:
- Simpsonville-raised lineman remembered as a rock on Panthers' offensive line
Also on today's calendar: MUSIC BINGO AT 1885 TAPROOM EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30PM and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 89, low: 64.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Season Opener Countdown: 23 Days Remaining (catscratchreader.com) — A former Carolina Panthers standout offensive lineman, Travelle Wharton, has roots in Simpsonville, where he attended high school before starring at South Carolina and in the NFL. This countdown feature looks back at his steady, under-the-radar importance to the Panthers' offensive line, highlighting his long tenure, versatility across positions, and brief, injury-shortened stint with the Cincinnati Bengals. 
📸 Around Simpsonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simpsonville
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★ Featured events ★
- Lunch & Learn Series Presented by Prisma Health →
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, 105 W Curtis St Suite A, Simpsonville
11:45 am
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- Volleyball vs. Northwest
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
6:00 pm - Scouts of America speak to parents
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
6:00 pm - Leadership Simpsonville
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 100 W Trade St, Simpsonville, SC 29681 - Rotary Club of Simpsonville - Weekly Lunch Meeting
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Rotary Hall 205 N. Maple Street Simpsonville
12:00 pm - Volleyball at Tanglewood
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
6:00 pm - MUSIC BINGO AT 1885 TAPROOM EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30PM →
1885 Taproom, 104A E Curtis St, Simpsonville
6:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting with Method Junk Solutions
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 105A W. Curtis Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
11:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PTA Meeting
Washington Center Greenville, SC 29607
9:00 am - FCA - Auditorium
J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
8:00 am - Back to School Vaccine Clinic
Washington Center Greenville Co Health Dept, 352 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607\ - NCFC's Parent Cafe
Sterling School 's Vegas Room
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Delta Dental poll: More kids are heading to bed early for the Tooth Fairy —Hauser Group Read on Patch
- Does anyone else have honey bees drinking out of their bird bath recently?
It has just started last week & there can be 1 to a dozen at a time. They are definitely flying on a path between mine & my neighbor's house going… (Nextdoor Timber Walk) - Seen on Barn Swallow Dr off N Moore.
She has a collar but no tags. Back end looks to have been shaved for medical. (Nextdoor Greythorne)
- Schwan's Company posted a job opening for Part-Time Merchandiser in Simpsonville. Apply here.
- Coca-Cola Consolidated posted a job opening for Sales Merchandiser Specialist in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mauldin
- Summer Moon to open in Powdersville, South Carolina (wyff4.com)
- Mauldin Cultural Center to Host 16th Annual SOOIE. BBQ Cook-Off Sept. 11 & 12 (cityofmauldin.org)
- Air Today Heating & Cooling Named South Carolina's Best HVAC Sales And Service Company For The Second Year In A Row (pressreleasecc.com)
Greenville
- Holly Robinson Peete Explains 'Emotional' Response to Hayden Panettiere's Mom (miamiherald.com)
Ok Simpsonville! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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