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Hello Greer! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What makes Greer's Barnyard Flea Market a must-do weekend stop?
  • How Greer officers were honored at this year's record-setting LEAD Day
  • How new rail links boost Greer's growing inland port operations

Also on today's calendar: PBS North Carolina's Homegrown History Screening & Discussion and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 71, low: 59.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 15 Massive South Carolina Antique Thrift Warehouses Where You Can Browse Stalls For Hidden Treasures (takingthekids.com) — Highway 101's Barnyard Flea Market in Greer stands out as one of the Upstate's most reliable weekend stops, with indoor and outdoor vendors, food options, and clean restrooms drawing families from across the region. Open Saturdays and Sundays, it offers Greer residents bargain hunting, handmade art, and plenty of people-watching just minutes from home, especially rewarding for early-arriving shoppers.
   

• Record Turnout at Greenville Downtown Airport Marks Biggest LEAD Day Yet (whosonthemove.com) — Nearly 700 officers, including those from the Greer Police Department, rolled through Greenville Downtown Airport for the 12th annual LEAD Day, the Upstate's largest law enforcement appreciation event. Greer officers received loaded "Valor Bags," breakfast, and prizes funded by dozens of local sponsors, underscoring strong, ongoing community support for frontline law enforcement across Greenville County.
   

• SC Ports, Norfolk Southern Relaunch Daily Huntsville Rail Service (supplychain247.com) — South Carolina Ports and Norfolk Southern have restarted daily rail service between Charleston and Huntsville, while also highlighting strong connections to Inland Port Greer along I-85. For Greer residents, the story underscores recent rail investments and a 2025 expansion that boosted Greer's cargo capacity by 50 percent, reinforcing the city's role as a key inland logistics hub for regional shippers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • her name is Lucy.
    She's been missing since Friday. If anybody has seen her please let me know. She's an older lady. She's a little hard of hearing. (Nextdoor Dean Road)
  • I have a 2014 Chrysler 200 that has the stock radio in it and when I turn it on all I'm hearing is a clicking noise one time but no sound is working my radio isn't working.
    Does anyone know what could cause this or have experience with this? (Nextdoor Victor Avenue)
  • McClatchy Media posted a job opening for Merchandiser - PT in Greer. Apply here.
  • Woodforest National Bank posted a job opening for Teller Retail Banker in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • South Carolina, Shane Beamer haunted by another blown lead in loss to Mississippi State (greenvilleonline.com)

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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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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