Daily editionThursday, August 27th, 2026
Good morning, Simpsonville.
The 5AM Simpsonville Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Business
Dunkin’s fall menu launched on Aug. 19 and is now available at Upstate locations (Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Clemson), offering pumpkin-spiced drinks, bakery treats and a $6 meal deal for breakfast.
The seasonal lineup caters to fall cravings with new beverages alongside fan favorites.
Greenville NewsRead more
Culture
The partial lunar eclipse, known as the almost blood moon, begins tonight at 9:23 p.m. and will reach its peak at 12:12 a.m. Friday; residents can watch it without special equipment from any spot with a clear sky.
Greenville NewsRead more
Government
The Social Security 2027 cost of living adjustment will be announced on Oct. 14, with estimates pointing to a 3.2% to 3.6% increase that could add about $70 to $75 per month for more than one million retirees (local residents).
Benefits will start in January.
Greenville NewsRead more