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Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026

Good morning, Greer.

The 5AM Greer Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.

Community

  1. Greer CPW is hosting its annual Lake Robinson Day on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Robinson (2544 Mays Bridge Rd.), offering free kayaking, kids activities, exhibits, outdoor yoga, a blood drive plus a drive for Greer Relief donations.

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  2. Mill Village Ministries will host its annual Culinary Concert on Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Hartness east of Greenville.

    The fundraiser will offer a five-course tasting with wine pairings, celebrity chefs, live music, artisanal liqueurs, desserts and a live auction to benefit Mill Village Farms.

    Greenville JournalRead more

Economy

  1. Workers in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Greer metro saw a 3.3% gain in base pay and a 5.1% increase in gross earnings in September (according to ADP), ranking the area seventh among 56 metros with over one million people.

    The wage growth outpaced the national 4.7% average despite rising costs.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

Education

  1. Riverside and Blue Ridge High Schools received Excellent ratings on the 2026 state report cards while Greer High earned a Good rating.

    The report also showed a record 92.2% graduation rate and high college readiness across the district.

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Environment

  1. Fall colors are starting to shift as leaves change across Upstate, and local residents can visit parks such as Greenville Falls Park (601 S. Main St.) and others in Spartanburg and Anderson to enjoy vibrant foliage, with peak colors expected in October and early November.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

Sports

  1. Upstate high school football Week 9 features the Game of the Week as No. 1 Dorman meets No. 7 Boiling Springs on Oct. 16 at Boiling Springs, with other key contests like Daniel versus Pickens starting at 7:30 p.m. Exciting regional rivalries point to a competitive season.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

  2. Clemson sophomore guard Zac Foster tore his right ACL again on Tuesday, Oct. 13, repeating the injury he sustained last season against South Carolina; coach Brad Brownell said there is no set timetable for his return.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

  3. Clemson football will host Virginia Tech at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 24 with kickoff at either 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.—the ACC will confirm the final time and TV channel after Oct. 17 games.

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