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Hey there, Greer! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Greer High's Friday football game just moved—here's the new kickoff time
  • Why Greer just bagged its license plate cameras for 90 days
  • How license plate cameras and data misuse could affect drivers in Greer

Also on today's calendar: In Person Writing Session and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Week 2 Schedule Adjustments for South Carolina High School Football (on3.com) — Greer High football fans need to know that this week's road game at Union County has been moved up from Friday to Thursday with a 7 p.m. kickoff. The schedule roundup lists several other South Carolina high school matchups shifting to Thursday, but the Greer change is the one that directly affects local players, families, and fans planning to travel.
   

2. SC city stops Flock cameras after 2 police officers are fired for misusing system (thestate.com) — Greer has halted use of its 10 Flock license plate cameras for 90 days after two local officers were fired over alleged misuse of the system. During the pause, city leaders will review how the cameras affect privacy, effectiveness, and police practices, a move that could reshape how drivers in Greer are monitored on local roads.
   

3. South Carolina lacks laws to regulate license plate reader cameras, investigation finds (foxcarolina.com) — Greer is among several South Carolina communities where officers were fired for misusing license plate reader data, highlighting how little state law currently regulates this powerful surveillance tool. The investigation explains how ALPR cameras track vehicles, where misuse has occurred, and why lawmakers are expected to revisit stricter rules and penalties that could affect drivers in Greer and beyond.
   

4. Las Vegas police officer killed in the line of duty laid to rest in South Carolina (8newsnow.com) — A Las Vegas Metro police officer who was killed in the line of duty was laid to rest in his hometown of Greer surrounded by family, friends, fellow Marines, and law enforcement. Community members and officers traveled to Greer to honor his service and sacrifice, with LVMPD publicly thanking everyone who supported the procession and memorial.
   

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Other local events
    Friday August 28
  • Varsity Football Home vs Travelers Rest (BRYA Night)
    Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
    7:30 pm
  • Varsity Football - Riverside @ Boiling Springs
    Riverside High School Boiling Springs High School, 2251 Old Furnace Rd, Boiling Spring
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Girls Golf Away at Aynor Blue Jacket Invitational at Diamondback Go
    Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
    8:00 am
    • Monday August 31
  • Volleyball @ Lakeview
    Riverside Middle Greer, SC 29650
    5:30 pm
  • Volleyball @ Berea
    Greer Middle Greer, SC 29651
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Chorus Auditions (4th and 5th)
    Chandler Creek Elementary Greer, SC 29651
    7:15 am
  • Girls Tennis Home vs Greer
    Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
    4:30 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • In Person Writing Session →
    Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HEADS UP!!!
    I came very close to being scammed on the phone two days ago… When the phone rang, I noticed the number and it was my bank phone number so I answered… (Nextdoor Greer/Blue Ridge)
  • Out on little mountain in Wellford tonight, thank you to the young men who stopped in the truck and the car and rolled that round hay bale off the road.
    You may have saved someone's life tonight. God bless you all. (Nextdoor Jordan Rd)
  • Trigo, The Pic Group posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Greer. Apply here.
  • Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Production Specialist in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.

Ok Greer! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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