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🌱 Patch AM: How much Tropical Grille must pay workers at its Greer-area locations
Spotted on the Greer calendar: In Person Writing Session
Hi Greer! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much Tropical Grille must pay workers at its Greer-area locations
Also on today's calendar: In Person Writing Session and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tropical Grille ordered to pay $618K after labor violations at Upstate locations (wspa.com) — Workers at Tropical Grille's Greer location are among more than 700 employees receiving back wages after a federal investigation into overtime, record-keeping, and youth labor violations across the chain's Upstate restaurants. The Greenville-based company has already paid over $618,000 in back wages and an additional $100,000 in penalties after the Department of Labor's findings from a 2024 review. 
📸 Around Greer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer
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- Volleyball @ Lakeview
Riverside Middle Greer, SC 29650
5:30 pm - Volleyball @ Berea
Greer Middle Greer, SC 29651
5:30 pm - 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 - Volleyball vs. Tanglewood
Greer Middle Greer, SC 29651
5:30 pm - Volleyball @ Berea MS
Riverside Middle Greer, SC 29650
5:30 pm - In Person Writing Session →
Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
7:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 10
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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 at Woodmont
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Simpsonville, SC 29681
5:30 pm
Monday August 31
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Greer PatchAM possible:
- Renewal by Andersen® — (704) 253-8971
- John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC — (843) 762-5732
- Palmetto Roofing Specialties — (888) 597-6720
- SEO After Coffee — 8642835030
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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) - I just saw a post from someone about allergy pills for a lab I would love to know the name and where to get them but they closed the conversation can anyone advise me please- my lab is chewing his back legs and base of his tail and I'm desperate
to find something that will truly work . Thanks (Nextdoor Brushy Creek Road)
- Unifi Aviation, LLC posted a job opening for Ramp Agent - GSP - Driving in Greer. Apply here.
- Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Taylors
- The South Carolina Warehouse Thrift Store That Has Bargain Hunters Searching For Incredible Deals (takingthekids.com)
- Loaves and Fishes to host Rock Out Hunger concert in October (greenvillejournal.com)
- U.S. Open 2026 Women's Preview: Coco Gauff Charges Into New York With Momentum (wspa.com)
Greenville
- Greenville Tech Foundation's Champions for Student Success event returns in October (greenvillejournal.com)
- Isaiah Jackson Joins Drive's Exclusive 20+ Home Run Club (milb.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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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