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In today's newsletter:

  • Remember Pinky's at Taylors Mill? Here's what's happening to its games
  • Why Buncombe Antiques Mall in Taylors draws serious treasure hunters statewide
  • Taylors family remembers 101-year-old Greer business leader Harry Tate Sr.

Also on today's calendar: THE RED CLAY STRAYS - GREENVILLE, SC and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Pinky's Revenge selling games after closure announcement (wyff4.com) — Residents who remember Pinky's Revenge at Taylors Mill may be interested to know the arcade's newer Greer location is closing and selling off all its games, memorabilia, and toys for cash-and-carry buyers. The owner cites health concerns and family time, inviting anyone to stop by the Trade Street site over the next few days to purchase items directly.
   

• Enormous Antique Thrift Warehouses In South Carolina That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive (takingthekids.com) — Antique lovers in Taylors get a special shoutout with Buncombe Antiques Mall on Wade Hampton Boulevard, praised for its deep selection of military collectibles, furniture, and glassware. The roundup also spotlights other large antique warehouses across South Carolina, encouraging day trips for treasure hunters willing to browse slowly and leave trunk space for unexpected finds.
   

• Harry Tate, Sr. (gaffneyledger.com) — A Taylors family is mourning Harry Lee Tate Sr., a 101-year-old Greer business leader and longtime Greer First Baptist member whose daughter lives in Taylors. Services are set for Saturday, Oct. 3, at Greer First Baptist, with visitation beforehand and burial at Mountain View Cemetery, and friends are encouraged to honor him through donations to Greenville Humane Society.
   

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    Tuesday September 29
  • Girls Tennis Home vs Broome
    Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
    4:30 pm
  • Girls Tennis - Travelers Rest @ Riverside →
    Riverside High School, 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer
    5:00 pm
  • JV Volleyball Home vs Broome
    Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
    5:30 pm
  • JV/V Girls Volleyball - Travelers Rest @ Riverside
    Riverside High School, 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are in need of a recommendation for a KitchenAid Dishwasher repair.
    I have looked at all the companies in Greer and Taylors however the reviews are making me scared to even call. Let me know if you have any… (Nextdoor McConnell)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Greenville. Apply here.
  • Prisma Health posted a job opening for Unit Secretary - Coronary Intervent & Recovery PT, Evening in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Taylors here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greer

  • Greer opens new $16M Public Safety Training Center to support first responders (foxcarolina.com)
  • 3812 Pennington Rd, Greer, SC 29651 (redfin.com)
  • Grid Iron Recap: Crusaders stay unbeaten, Raiders top Greer as region play arrives - Who's On The Move (whosonthemove.com)

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