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🌱 Patch AM: Why Greer paused its Flock cameras and fired two officers
Make time for In Person Writing Session on the Greer Patch calendar
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:
- Why Greer paused its Flock cameras and fired two officers
- How Greer's inland port benefits from new South America shipping route
Also on today's calendar: In Person Writing Session and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Asheville votes to terminate Flock Safety contract (wyff4.com) — Greer residents should know that local leaders paused Flock camera use for 90 days and two Greer police officers were previously fired for misusing the system. Asheville's decision to end its Flock contract reflects a broader regional debate over license plate readers, privacy, and how law enforcement handles this surveillance technology. 
• SC Ports Strengthens Access To South America For Shippers (dillonnews.org) — Greer's inland port is part of a growing South Carolina Ports network that's expanding service to South America, adding more refrigerated capacity for food and agricultural products. While the new AMERXL route centers on Charleston, increased trade and cold-chain access can boost jobs, logistics activity, and export opportunities tied to Greer's rail-served inland terminal.
📸 Around Greer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greer
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- Boys Volleyball - Riverside @ Greenville Hurricanes
Riverside High School Greer, SC 29650
7:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball Home vs Travelers Rest
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
7:00 pm - JV Football Away at Travelers Rest
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
7:00 pm - JV Football - Boiling Springs @ Riverside
Riverside High School , 794 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer, SC 29650
7:00 pm - Underclassmen Pictures
Blue Ridge High School Auditorium
8:00 am - 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 - Girls Golf Away at Aynor Blue Jacket Invitational at Diamondback Go
Blue Ridge High School Greer, SC 29651
8:00 am - In Person Writing Session →
Lowes Foods of Greer, 850 E Suber Rd, Greer
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 10
📣 Greer Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ribbon Cutting with Method Junk Solutions
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 105A W. Curtis Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
11:00 am - Business After Hours Hosted by Wine Barn
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 30 Ray E Talley Ct. Simpsonville, SC 29680
5:00 pm - Fortune Feimster →
Peace Center Concert Hall, 300 S Main St, Greenville
7:00 pm - Southside Varsity Football @ Wade Hampton →
Wade Hampton High School, 100 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville
7:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dolly is a once in a lifetime person that can never be replaced..
This has given my brain a break from politics and thinking more about life: how we're given so much time and it's how we divide up that time in our… (Nextdoor Lismore Village) - Today the world lost such a beautiful person.
Dolly was simply one of the best. She was not only amazingly talented but also generous, kind, intelligent, funny, and compassionate. She lived her… (Nextdoor Townes at Thornblade)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Greer. Apply here.
- Marketplace Professional Staffing posted a job opening for Quality Inspectors B shift 7:10pm-6:10am (Rotating Schedule) in Greer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Taylors
- Greer administrator explains Flock camera moratorium, review: City Council notes (greenvillejournal.com)
- 2026 Sports Illustrated Invitational Experts Superflex Fantasy Draft (wspa.com)
Greenville
- 16 Years Later, 'Heroes' Cast Reunites Following Death of Hayden Panettiere (movieweb.com)
- Fall menus are here. See what you can grab at a South Carolina Dunkin' (greenvilleonline.com)
- Prouty returns to Swamp Rabbits (echl.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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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