Good morning, Greer.

United Way, Greenville County’s major nonprofit funder, announced it is shifting funding so local organizations should plan 2027 budgets without relying on usual support, leaving 42 nonprofits to seek new revenue as community needs grow.

Pergola held its soft opening on Aug.

19 at 2537 N. Pleasantburg Drive where local food experts sampled sweet potato gnocchi and wagyu pastrami croquettes; the new restaurant impressed diners despite a brief hood system glitch — local support looks promising.

The Wooten Brothers will perform at Coach Music Factory in Greenville on Sept.

10 at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature new material and on-the-fly playing from the renowned family band.

Regal Cinemas will screen Dolly Parton films Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in 11 state theaters this Labor Day weekend at $9.25 per ticket, with proceeds benefiting her charity (The Dollywood Foundation) that supports the Imagination Library for children.

Greenville Tech’s Aircraft Maintenance Technology program trains 200 students with FAA-approved, hands-on courses to meet growing aviation demand — reporting a 95% job placement rate.

The program also offers dual enrollment for high school students to jumpstart their aviation careers.

A report released Sept.

1 showed Greer and the surrounding metro area ranked second nationally for buying a new home. Builder-friendly conditions (like lower restrictions and competitive pricing) helped boost the area's performance.