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Daily editionSaturday, October 31st, 2026

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The 5AM Greer Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of October.

Community

  1. United Community donated $2,000 to the Greer Soup Kitchen to help fund about 2,000 holiday meals as donations fall and more than 100 people a day rely on its lunches Monday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Sunday supper, 4 to 5 p.m. (521 E. Poinsett St.; 864-968-0323)

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Business

  1. Councilman Karuiam Booker is urging residents this week to submit Trader Joe’s online store requests to persuade the chain to consider opening in Greer, citing the BMW-anchored workforce and population growth (now over 41,000, up nearly 47% since 2020); Trader Joe’s has not announced any local plans.

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Sports

  1. Greer faced Riverside at Riverside Stadium on Friday, Oct. 30, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.; the game's result will affect regional standings, and HERE Greer will post a recap + highlights after the final whistle.

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  2. Walhalla traveled to face Southside Friday, Oct. 30, with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Southside Stadium, and the result will affect regional standings (postgame coverage and highlights on HERE Greer).

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  3. Palmetto traveled to Powdersville and played at Powdersville Stadium in Greenville yesterday, Oct. 30, with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff; the result will affect regional rankings and postseason seeding, and HERE Greer provided live updates and will post a recap.

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  4. Carolina Academy traveled to Liberty Stadium on Friday, Oct. 30 to play Liberty in a high school football game that could affect playoff seeding; check HERE Greer for the final score and post-game coverage.

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  5. Mount Zion Christian Academy played the Greenville Hurricanes at the Hurricanes' home field at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and the outcome could affect regional standings and playoff seeding.

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  6. Greenville traveled to Gaffney for a high school football game at The Reservation on Friday, Oct. 30 with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff, and the result will affect regional standings and playoff seeding while HERE Greer posts live updates and a postgame recap.

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