Daily editionTuesday, October 20th, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Community
Greer enjoyed a weekend with Artisan Makers Market and Lake Robinson Day and will see more community events this week.
Cops for Tots gift applications remain open until Nov. 18 and a Planning Commission meeting is scheduled tonight at City Hall, with Transportation Safety Open House on Oct. 22.
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Greer Farmers Market drew over 25,000 visitors during its 11th season at Greer City Park, adding extra vendor days and new events like sidewalk chalk contest and pumpkin painting.
The market will return with a Chili Cookoff on Nov. 15 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the park.
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Nearly 200 restaurants in the Greenville area are hosting the 20th annual Dine Out for Mom event on Thursday; diners can support Let There Be Mom by having a meal with a portion of proceeds going to the nonprofit that helps families of seriously ill parents create keepsakes.
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Residents can buy North Carolina grown Grade No.2 Fraser fir Christmas trees from Lyman Farmers Market through Oct. 23 and pick them up over Thanksgiving weekend — each purchase supports next season’s community market events and fresh produce.
A $40 deposit is required to reserve a tree.
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Sports
The latest Upstate Super 10 Volleyball Rankings show Woodmont leading with a 38-2 record after a 3-0 win over J.L. Mann, while Powdersville climbs to No. 2 following a 3-0 win against Easley.
The season enters Week 9 with teams preparing for upcoming matches—Woodmont will play the winner of Chapin/Byrnes on Oct. 26.
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Upstate Ingles High School is hosting its girls' athlete of the week contest for Oct. 12-18; voting remains open until noon on Oct. 22 + fans can cast unlimited votes to recognize standout performances in sports, following last week’s win by Rachel Overton in Spartanburg girls swimming.
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