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Daily editionSaturday, August 29th, 2026

Good morning, Simpsonville.

The 5AM Simpsonville Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.

Economy

  1. Retailers (including Lowe's, Best Buy, and The Home Depot) are offering Labor Day sales with discounts up to 70% on home appliances and furniture; offers run until Monday, Sept. 7 for Simpsonville shoppers.

    Greenville NewsRead more

Environment

  1. Ruby-throated hummingbirds begin migration from South Carolina in early September; locals can help these birds complete their journey by keeping feeders filled with sugar water + planting nectar-rich flowers.

    Greenville NewsRead more

Sports

  1. On Aug. 28, Greenville quarterback Kiishawn Farrow threw two second-half touchdown passes to steer his team to a 21-19 win at Mauldin & his coach said his improved passing skills will boost the offense ahead of a home game on Sept. 4.

    Greenville NewsRead more

  2. South Carolina women's basketball announced its 2026-27 schedule with a neutral-site opener in Paris on Nov.2 (vs. Maryland) and challenging nonconference games that include rematches with UConn and UCLA at tournaments in Las Vegas.

    The schedule sets up the Gamecocks for a competitive season.

    Greenville NewsRead more

  3. Week 2 of the SCHSL high school football season concluded on Aug. 28 with scores reported from games held across the state, and fans saw many teams compete in scheduled evening matchups.

    Greenville NewsRead more

  4. Highlights from yesterday's Game of the Week featuring Byrnes vs Dorman were released by WYFF News 4, sharing key plays + team efforts for local fans.

    WYFF4Read more