Daily editionWednesday, August 26th, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Community
Downtown will host the Greer Station Groove concert and street festival on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Randall Street by the Historic Greer Depot.
The festival (celebrating 150 years of Greer) will feature an energetic show by Sweet Soul, local food vendors, and family activities.
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Business
Starbucks introduced its 2026 fall menu on Aug. 25, bringing the returning Pumpkin Spice Latte plus new drinks like Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso and treats like Hedgehog Cake Pop to local stores.
Greer residents can now visit nearby Starbucks to enjoy these seasonal offerings.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Culture
Country music icon Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25 at age 80, leaving a mark on the Upstate through her $100,000 donation that built a healing garden at Union Medical Center + her Imagination Library, which provides free books to local children.
The Greenville NewsRead more
After Dolly Parton died at 80, flags in South Carolina are lowered until Tuesday, Sept. 2 to honor the country music icon.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Education
Greenville County Schools hosted a bus driver job fair on Aug. 25 (5–7 p.m.) at Golden Strip Career Center to fill 50 driver and eight aide positions amid a nationwide shortage.
Applicants benefited from free background checks, CDL training and competitive wages.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Government
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, Sept. 7 and will see government offices, post offices, and the DMV closed while major retailers run regular or modified hours — customers should check local listings to confirm details.
The Greenville NewsRead more