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🌱 Patch AM: Which Greer Chamber meetups are happening around town this month?
Coming up on the Greer Patch calendar: In Person Writing Session
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Greer Chamber meetups are happening around town this month?
- Why did Greer suspend its Flock license plate cameras for review?
- Which Greer QuikTrip just sold a $500,000 winning ticket?
Also on today's calendar: In Person Writing Session and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Planner: Networking events in the Upstate, September 2026 (upstatebusinessjournal.com) — Greer professionals have several chances this month to connect, including a Greer Chamber networking hour on Sept. 9 in Greenville and a Greer Chamber Ambassadors meetup Sept. 15 at Barista Alley on Trade Street in downtown Greer. The planner also highlights additional Upstate business events, webinars, and celebrations that Greer residents can attend throughout September. 
• Flock cameras: Upstate SC concerns growing over surveillance abuses (greenvillejournal.com) — Greer has paused its Flock license plate camera system for 90 days after local misuse cases, including the firing of two Greer officers, raised privacy concerns. The story explains how automated plate readers are used across the Upstate, their benefits in emergencies, and why groups are pushing for more public oversight of surveillance technology.
• South Carolina couple wins $500,000 after quick stop at QuikTrip (wyff4.com) — A couple's quick stop at the QuikTrip on West Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer turned into a $500,000 lottery win from a scratch-off ticket. The SC Education Lottery says two top prizes remain, while the Greer QT that sold the ticket earns a $5,000 commission from the lucky sale.
📸 Around Greer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer
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- Varsity Football - Riverside @ Easley
Riverside High School Easley High School, 154 Green Wave Blvd, Easley, SC 29642, USA
7:30 pm - Varsity Football Away at Greer
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
7:30 pm - Cross Country Away at Eye Opener (Spartanburg)
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
8:00 am - Labor Day - Student Holiday
J. Harley Bonds Career Center Greer, SC 29650 - JV/V Boys Volleyball @ Boiling Springs
Riverside High School Boiling Springs High School, 2251 Old Furnace Rd, Boiling Spring
5:30 pm - Girls Tennis Home vs Chapman
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
4:30 pm - Girls Golf Away at Wade Hampton (Pebble Creek)
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
4:30 pm - JV/V Boys Volleyball - Riverside @ Dorman
Riverside High School Dorman High School, 1050 Cavalier Way, Roebuck, SC 29376, USA
5:30 pm - In Person Writing Session →
Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
7:00 pm - In Person Writing Session →
Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
7:00 pm
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Thursday September 24
📣 Greer Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Northwood Mentor Training
Northwood Middle Taylors, SC 29687
8:30 am - Northwood Medtor Training
Northwood Middle Taylors, SC 29687
8:30 am - Volleyball vs Tanglewood MS
Northwood Middle Tanglewood Middle School, 44 Merriwoods Dr, Greenville, SC 2961
5:30 pm - Kids Night Out- Brutontown Backyard BBQ →
Greenville County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Administrative Office Brutontown Community Center, 200 Leo Lewis St, Greenville, SC, 29609, United States
6:00 pm
Friday September 4
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Who wants a dog that helps with yard work??
Dharma is still waiting for her furever family. Msg meet to meet her. https://www.greenvillecounty.org/acs/AdoptablePets.aspx?PetType=Dog#sl_embed… (Nextdoor CaneBrake) - ‼️‼️‼️ our dog Taz has been missing near downtown Greer for 2-3 hours.
If anyone has seen him please contact me. He has on a Fi tracking collar (the battery died today). (Nextdoor Downtown)
- Contingent Resource Solutions, LLC posted a job opening for Material Handler in Greer. Apply here.
- Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Order Puller/Forklift Driver in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Taylors
- Why pro campers say this RTIC outdoor gear rivals Yeti—now 50% off (greenvilleonline.com)
- Zenni's Labor Day sale has $15 off eyewear, shop these 10 styles (greenvilleonline.com)
- Lettuce is back. What consumers need to know after Cyclospora outbreak (greenvilleonline.com)
Greenville
- Greenville's History: A city built by immigrants (greenvillejournal.com)
- Condado Tacos closes Woodruff Road restaurant in Greenville (greenvilleonline.com)
- Rescuers Introduce Dog Who Lost Her Babies To Puppies Who Lost Their Mom (thedodo.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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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