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Hi Greenville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Were you near this rabid skunk’s Greenville County neighborhood?
  • How will the new Gold Line change your Swamp Rabbit routine?
  • Which 2026 projects will most transform living and working in Greenville?

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rabid skunk reported in Greenville County (thejournalonline.com) — Health officials have confirmed a rabid skunk in Greenville County near Plum Orchard Court and Farmbrook Way in Simpsonville, where one person was exposed and a dog was euthanized after injuries. Residents are urged to avoid contact with wild or stray animals, keep pets’ rabies vaccinations current, and call the state’s 24-hour rabies line if they suspect exposure.
   

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2. Gold Line of Swamp Rabbit Trail officially opens (foxcarolina.com) — A new two-mile Gold Line segment of the Swamp Rabbit Trail just opened in Travelers Rest, improving connections between neighborhoods, schools, and the YMCA. Greenville County Schools are partnering with trail planners on future expansions, including a Fountain Inn link that will tie Bryson Elementary and Fountain Inn High into the broader Swamp Rabbit network.
   

3. These major Greenville SC area projects for 2026 will bring new restaurants, homes, jobs & more (thestate.com) — Major construction and redevelopment projects across Greenville and Greenville County are set to reshape daily life in 2026, bringing new jobs, housing, and entertainment. From a semi-pro soccer stadium in Mauldin to the billion‑dollar County Square overhaul, plus new townhomes, apartments, and tech-focused spaces, these developments will add restaurants, shops, and community venues throughout the city and nearby areas.
   

4. Columbia-based chess program expands to Charleston schools, aims to broaden who plays the game (postandcourier.com) — A Columbia-based nonprofit chess academy that already runs programs in 10 Greenville schools is expanding into Charleston, aiming to reach more students and especially more girls. Coaches say the 12-week after-school sessions build critical thinking, confidence, and life skills like patience and planning, and the group hopes to add more schools across the Upstate, Midlands, and Lowcountry next year.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG......
    my daughter's dog got out through a break in our fence this evening. She has a collar on. Her name is Stella and she is a doodle, light brown in… (Nextdoor Huntington)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Valley, a dog who went missing in Simpsonville, SC, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 9 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our… (Nextdoor Alta Vista)
  • SC town administrator, ex-police chief accused of illegally tracking town council members/... (X: foxcarolinanews)
  • Polls to open in Greenville, Spartanburg counties for special election/... (X: GreenvilleNews)
  • Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Sanitation in Greenville. Apply here.
  • South Carolina Staffing posted a job opening for Custodian in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.

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