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🌱 Patch AM: How are Simpsonville-area restaurants fighting to survive a tougher economy?
Also, don't miss Free Drop-In Wine Tasting on the Simpsonville Patch calendar
Morning Simpsonville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Simpsonville-area restaurants fighting to survive a tougher economy?
Also on today's calendar: GTC Boys JV Basketball @ BMCC and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Simpsonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
- Friday: Low clouds may break; warm, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• For Upstate restaurateurs, adapting to changing economy keeps the doors open (upstatebusinessjournal.com) — Simpsonville diners were hit this fall when Farm Fresh Fast closed just before Thanksgiving, part of a wider wave of Upstate restaurant struggles. The story explains how rising costs, fewer diners, and workforce shifts are pressuring local spots, including Willy Taco’s Simpsonville location, and how owners are adapting with menu changes, events, and expanded catering to stay afloat. 
📸 Around Simpsonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simpsonville
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Drop-In Wine Tasting
LiLi & KoKo Boutique & Bubbles, 1108 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville
5:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- GTC Boys JV Basketball @ BMCC
Brashier Middle College , 1830 W Georgia Rd , Simpsonville
6:30 pm - GCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ OLRHS
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School , a K-12 Classical Academy , Greenville
7:30 pm - Emo Night Karaoke
The Radio Room , 28 Liberty Ln , Greenville
8:00 pm - 3rd Annual Vision Board Brunch
404 Grimes Dr , Simpsonville
4:00 pm - Redefind EP Release Show with LANiiDAE, A War To Win, and Lila Graves at Radio Room
The Radio Room , 28 Liberty Ln , Greenville
7:30 pm - Amber Autry
The Comedy Zone , 221 N Main St , Greenville
6:00 pm - Rotary Club of Simpsonville - Weekly Lunch Meeting
Simpsonville Rotary , 205 N Maple St #15 , Simpsonville
12:00 pm
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Wednesday January 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2nd Report Card
Golden Strip Career and Technology Center Greenville, SC 29607 - Greenville RV Show
Greenville Convention Center , 1 Exposition Dr , Greenville
12:00 pm - Seat Time - Media Center
J. L. Mann High Academy Greenville, SC 29607
4:00 pm - Strings/Orchestra Winter Concert
Greenville Middle Academy Eastside High School, 1300 Brushy Creek Rd, Taylors, SC 29687, USA
6:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: Unfortunately, one plumber did bail on us last minute, but we found a replacement.
I'm currently working with that replacement plumber who matched the quoted price prior and will be starting the job tomorrow. I really appreciate… (Nextdoor Sparrows Point) - Good afternoon, posting for my daughter.
She lives at Cobalt Springs in Taylors. Her precious kitty got out last night and he's probably lost and scared because they just moved in. If seen… (Nextdoor Holland-Bethel-Hwy 14)
- Sealed Air Corporation posted a job opening for Operator-Slitter (Simpsonville, SC, US, 29681) in Simpsonville. Apply here.
- Home Depot posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fountain Inn
- As Greenville's population booms, group plans how millions will be spent on roads over next 25 years (postandcourier.com)
- Two people killed when vehicle crashes into fire hydrant & tree, SC coroner says (myrtlebeachonline.com)
- Vote for Upstate Ingles girls Athlete of the Week (greenvilleonline.com)
Mauldin
- Mauldin playscape makes USA TODAY's 10 best new attractions of 2026. Here's why (greenvilleonline.com)
- Build fitness this year with customized workout classes (towncarolina.com)
Greenville
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-- The Patch AM Team
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