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Daily editionFriday, September 25th, 2026

Good morning, Greer.

The 5AM Greer Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.

Community

  1. Railfest 2026 takes place at Greer City Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event celebrates rail safety with free rides, crafts, live music, and prize drawings (free parking and a shuttle service help residents attend).

    City of GreerRead more

  2. This weekend, upstate events offer a smorgasbord of activities.

    The Project Host BBQ Cook-Off at Fluor Field (Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Greer Alive at Greer City Park begin today, while the Greenville Symphony and other festivals extend local fun through Sunday.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

Business

  1. Family-owned Super G Mart will open its first Greenville store around Thanksgiving at the former Gabe's on Haywood Road.

    The 51,653 sqft store offers food stalls & a bakery and will hire 65 to 75 employees.

    Post and CourierRead more

Culture

  1. A new mural has been installed outside Haywood Mall today to honor Walt — the late son of Walt's Waltz founder Susan Crooks.

    The dedication event at 6 p.m. will feature a butterfly garden planting and a Kendra Scott shopping event, with proceeds benefiting mental health awareness.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

  2. Mill Town Players presents 'Floyd Collins,' a musical that explores ambition, fame, mortality and faith.

    The production runs from Oct. 2-11 at Historic Pelzer Auditorium in Pelzer — tickets cost $16-$18.

    Greenville JournalRead more

Government

  1. The South Carolina Department of Social Services will launch an online waitlist on Oct. 1 for families not federally protected to receive a childcare scholarship — families must secure a child care provider and complete their application in 15 days while state funding remains pending.

    Greenville JournalRead more

Health

  1. A North Carolina company recalled over 160,000 pounds of raw pork, beef & goat products after it was discovered they were made without proper federal inspection.

    Consumers are urged to return or dispose of any purchased A&D Foods items to avoid health risks.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

Sports

  1. Clemson will face California today at 10:30 p.m. ET in a home game that follows earlier weather-delayed matchups; however, this late kickoff is not the latest in program history (the record was set in 1982 in Tokyo).

    The Greenville NewsRead more

  2. South Carolina football will travel to face No. 8 Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

    The Gamecocks seek to rebound after a first loss as coach Shane Beamer & quarterback LaNorris Sellers aim to break a pattern of mid-game collapses.

    The Greenville NewsRead more