Daily editionWednesday, October 7th, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Community
Greer police are hosting a family-friendly Trunk or Treat on Trade event on Sunday, Oct. 25 (5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) in downtown Greer.
Community members and first responders can sign up to decorate trunks and share candy at 300 Randall Street (no heavy machinery or power supplies allowed) and vote for favorites.
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Officers and first responders held National Night Out events Tuesday to build trust with residents — meeting at locations like Simpsonville’s Heritage Park and Spartanburg’s South Converse Street Park for community activities and safety talks.
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Economy
Gas prices in Greer eased today as a survey of 3,028 stations by GasBuddy shows the South Carolina average fell 21 cents in a week to $3.87 a gallon, returning below $4.
Prices still vary widely (from $3.23 to $4.99) and remain 15 cents higher than last month.
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Education
Nearly 900 middle and high school students attended BMW’s Manufacturing Careers Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the training center in Greer to explore robotics and modern manufacturing jobs.
Company leaders stressed early outreach for a strong talent pipeline & highlighted evolving plant technology.
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Health
The Greer Fire Department offers tips for safely handling lithium-ion batteries during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10); residents are urged to use the proper charger and follow manufacturer instructions to prevent overheating.
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Fountain Inn fire marshal Rodney Crenshaw shared fire prevention tips today, advising residents to stay alert when cooking, inspect electrical cords & use proper charging practices to reduce fire risks.
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Sports
Clemson's starting nickel back Corian Gipson is set for knee surgery after re-aggravating his injury, which leaves him out for the season; Coach Dabo Swinney plans to use backups like senior Misun Kelley as the Tigers look ahead to their game on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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