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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Simpsonville high school pitcher is projected as a first-rounder?
  • How a wrong-way I-385 crash claimed a Simpsonville student’s life

Also on today's calendar: Flourish Networking for Women - Greenville, SC and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny, windy and cooler, temps: high: 44, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, but cold, with a high of 41 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Is Cholowsky one of the biggest favorites ever in December to go No. 1 in the Draft? (mlb.com) — Simpsonville gets a brief but notable shoutout in an early 2026 MLB Draft projection, which has Southside Christian left-hander Carson Bolemon going in the first round to the Kansas City Royals. The broader piece breaks down top college and high school prospects, past draft trends, and which rising players could shake up next summer’s draft board.
   

• Coroner identifies I-385 wrong-way crash victims, one was USC student (foxcarolina.com) — A 20-year-old USC student from Simpsonville, Adriana Torres Lopez, was killed in a wrong-way crash on I-385 in Laurens County, along with another driver. The head-on collision shut down all southbound lanes near mile marker 9 late Thursday night as troopers and the coroner investigated.
   

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Other local events
    Monday December 15
  • Winter Chorus Concert
    Mauldin Elementary Simpsonville, SC 29681
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce , 100 W Trade St , Simpsonville
    12:00 pm
  • Strings Winter Concert
    Ralph Chandler Middle Simpsonville, SC 29680
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Ribbon Cutting with Prisma Health Urgent Care - Simpsonville
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce , 718 Fairview Road , Simpsonville
    10:00 am
  • UPDATED TIME - Ribbon Cutting with Prisma Health Urgent Care - Simpsonville
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce , 718 Fairview Road , Simpsonville
    11:30 am
  • Flourish Networking for Women - Greenville, SC
    Veronica Posey Realtor , 1107 NE Main St C , Simpsonville
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting with Crown & Bloom Coffee Co.
    Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce , 102 Academy Street , Simpsonville
    10:00 am

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  • *UPDATE: THIS SWEET GIRL HAS BEEN REUNITED WITH HER OWNERS!
    * Thank you to everyone who shared and commented!! #Reunited *update: she has no chip* Found this sweet pup in fountain inn/simpsonville area. Has a… (Nextdoor Cottages Harrison Bridge)
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    Luna is a beloved member of our family. Last seen on Wateree Way in the River Shoals neighborhood in Simpsonville. Please call if you have info. 864… (Nextdoor River Shoals)
  • Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Simpsonville. Apply here.
  • UniFirst Corporation posted a job opening for Production Team Partner - Truck Unloader andamp; Sorter - UniFirst in Simpsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpsonville here.

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