Good morning, Greer.

Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates its inaugural National Bring the Joy Day by giving free Confetti Bundtlets to the first 300 guests who visit any of its stores today (as part of its six-week 10 Million Bites Of Joy promotion).

Local parks and businesses gather attention this week as nominations for the KABOOM Awards run until Sept.

20 and Stories & Adventures takes flight today at the Center for the Arts; a downtown mural nears completion while a museum celebration and zoning meeting round out community events.

South Carolina’s gas prices increased 16 cents in one week, nearing $4 per gallon (the Iran war has disrupted oil supplies and prompted a seasonal switch to winter blend) with Greenville County prices following closely as regional demand continues to pressure costs.

ReWa has completed the first phase of its $92M Swamp Rabbit sewer upgrade project that replaced 2,800 linear feet of aging main between East Bramlett & Sulphur Springs roads; the work supports expanding wastewater capacity between Greenville & Travelers Rest with full project completion expected by 2031.

Upstate Ingles invites votes for its high school girls athlete of the week based on games played Sept.

7 to 13 — multiple votes are allowed until the poll closes at noon on Sept. 17.

South Carolina football will face Alabama on Sept.

26 at Bryant-Denny Stadium when the game starts at 7 p.m. ET — it will be broadcast on ESPN as both teams look to build on early season wins.

Upstate Ingles high school invited multiple votes (until noon Sept.

17) for its Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13, with Jace Devlin impressing by rushing 259 yards and scoring three touchdowns in Crescent’s win over Seneca.