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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen Heidi Winters? Greer Police need your information now.
And on the Greer Patch calendar - In Person Writing Session
Hi there, Greer! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen Heidi Winters? Greer Police need your information now.
- Why a Flock camera in downtown Greer is drawing national attention.
Also on today's calendar: In Person Writing Session and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Wednesday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police: Belongings of missing woman found near bank in Greer (foxcarolina.com) — Greer Police are asking for help after the belongings of 45-year-old Heidi Lane Winters were found near the Chase Bank on Wade Hampton Boulevard, and her whereabouts remain unknown. Officers say she recently stayed at an InTown Suites in Greenville and are working to ensure her safety. Anyone with information is urged to call Greer Police at 864-848-2151. 
• In a rare moment of unity, Americans are fighting Big Tech together (kansascity.com) — A national backlash against Big Tech, data centers, and AI-powered surveillance is drawing together liberals and conservatives, and one photo shows a Flock camera in downtown Greer covered with a plastic bag. The story explains how communities nationwide are pushing back against data centers and Flock license plate readers over privacy, noise, and resource concerns. It also notes growing skepticism about AI's impact on jobs and daily life.
📸 Around Greer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- 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 - JV/V Girls Volleyball - Riverside @ Dorman
Riverside High School Dorman High School, 1050 Cavalier Way, Roebuck, SC 29376, USA
5:30 pm - Chorus Auditions (4th and 5th)
Chandler Creek Elementary Greer, SC 29651
7:15 am - JV Volleyball Home vs Wade Hampton
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
5:30 pm - Volleyball @ Berea MS
Riverside Middle Greer, SC 29650
5:30 pm - Volleyball vs. Tanglewood
Greer Middle Greer, SC 29651
5:30 pm - Boys Volleyball - Woodmont @ Riverside
Riverside High School , 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer, SC 29650
6:30 pm - In Person Writing Session →
Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 10
📣 Greer Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult Bingo Bash
Woodruff Library
1:00 pm - Family LEGOs and More
Woodruff Library
4:00 pm - Teens Play: Bingo
Middle Tyger Library
4:30 pm - Volleyball vs Northwest MS
Northwood Middle School, 710 Ikes Rd, Taylors, SC 29687, USA
5:30 pm
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Queen Billy was found yesterday night💗 she was picked up by a stranger that came across my post and contacted me.
Thank you everyone who helped us bring Billy back. (Nextdoor Cunningham-Lake Harbor) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on August 29, 2026 in Greenville, SC 29615 near Near melbourne lane Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Waters Edge)
- PrideStaff posted a job opening for Shift Lead - $17.40 in Greer. Apply here.
- Li'l Cricket posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Store 3858 in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenville
- Greenville Tech Foundation's Champions for Student Success event returns in October (greenvillejournal.com)
- Greenville Triumph SC Cruises to 4–0 Victory Over FC Naples (greenvilletriumph.com)
- Spoonbill Gallery to host 'Grounded' exhibition (greenvillejournal.com)
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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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