07.10.2023

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🐾 Let’s save baby animals

Help Wildlife Rehab Group of South Carolina save baby animals

When you trust the experts, you can rest easy. | Photo via Wildlife Rehab Group of South Carolina

For most of us, summer is a season for sunshine and relaxation. For animal rescue services, it’s also baby season.

Between February and October — but especially in the summer — you’re much more likely to come across baby animals that appear sick, injured, or abandoned. Our advice: Trust the pros.

Meet Wildlife Rehab Group of South Carolina

Wildlife Rehab Group of South Carolina (WRGSC) coordinates local rehabilitators to care for orphaned, sick, and injured animals before releasing them back to their native habitats. They also help improve and activate our ecological community through their educational programs and volunteer opportunities.

Never guess when it comes to animal care. Check WRGSC’s I Found an Animal page, then call (864) 233-0339 — or another species-specific rehabber from the directory provided — and leave a detailed message. But before you do…

Assess the situation

Many animals brought into wildlife rehabilitation centers aren’t actually abandoned. An animal displaying no indicators of distress or injury may just be waiting for mom. If the animal is bleeding or obviously injured, it’s time to get the experts involved.

Be mindful of the animal’s well-being

Don’t act immediately when you’ve determined an animal is abandoned. Human contact stresses the animal and could lead to injury and disease (to you and the animal). Human food or improper feeding techniques can also cause harm. Keep a close eye, be patient, and consult WRGSC or another licensed rehabilitator.

At this point, you’re in good hands. Follow their instructions to safely bring in the animal, and go cash in on your good deed for the day. Mother Nature thanks you.

Events

Monday, July 10

Summer Movie Night | Monday, July 10 | 6 p.m. | Yee-Haw Brewing Co., Greenville | Free | Catch a movie on the lawn every Monday night.
Trailside Blazers | Monday, July 10 | 6-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Take a skate down the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Tuesday, July 11

Game Night | Tuesday, July 11 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free | Meet Boardwalk Games staff to try out new games, buy games on site, or bring your own to play.

Wednesday, July 12

Xtreme Hip Hop Open Workout | Wednesday, July 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free | Get your sweat on during this high-energy fitness class on the first Wednesday of every month.
Salsa Dance Class | Wednesday, July 12 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Dance United, 580 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | $15 | Learn to dance Salsa with or without a partner — beginner and intermediate classes are available.

Plan Ahead

Save and Seal the Summer | Saturday, July 22 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | WNC Farmers Market , 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville | Free | Learn preserving techniques from community experts + farmers at the brand new WNC FoodWorks Kitchen on the WNC Farmers Market — Space is limited, so sign up for your free ticket today.*

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Giveaway

✈️ Round trip for two

Giveaway: Round trip for two

Presented by a GVLtoday Partner

Experience a new city and enter for a chance to win two round trip tickets and enjoy an unforgettable getaway. | Photo provided by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Get ready to jet set, Greenville. We’ve partnered with the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to give a lucky winner two round-trip tickets to Orlando, FL; Wilmington, DE; or New Haven, CT on Avelo Airlines.

Each round-trip ticket includes:

Priority boarding
Carry-on bag
Checked bag
Seating assignment up to $20

Rules: Travel must be booked and completed by December 31, 2023. Must contact the Customer Support Center to book, change, or cancel flight. No cash, credit, or other refund value if canceled or moved to a different date. Non-transferable, subject to availability, no cash value if service is terminated.

Enter now through Thursday, July 20. The winner will be contacted by our team and announced on Friday, July 21.

Enter to win

News Notes

Development

The Greenville City Council voted unanimously to form the Greenville City Economic Development Corporation, an in-house nonprofit focused on economic development. Officials say the nonprofit structure was chosen to allow for both public and private funding. (Post and Courier)

Civic

With $1.5 million earmarked in South Carolina’s 2024 fiscal year budget, Mauldin plans to spend $1 million on sidewalk safety improvements. The remaining $500,000 will be split evenly between the Mauldin Fire Department and the Ray W. Hopkins Senior Center. (Greenville News)

Closed

Smiley’s Acoustic Café closed its downtown Greenville location after almost 17 years in business. Owner Mike Frazier cited increasing liquor liability insurance costs as the primary reason for the closure. Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because Smiley’s Easley location will remain open. (WYFF4)

Announced

Off the top rope, it’s WWE coming to Greenville. The “Monday Night Raw” tour will come to Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Monday, October 30. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 11 at 10 a.m. (WYFF4)

Active

The kids will get a kick out of this. The YMCA of Greenville’s 2023 Fall Soccer Registration is now open for kids ages 3-14. Weekly practice begins the week of Aug. 28 and games are Sept. 9-Oct. 21. Register now-July 31.*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dayten

From the editor

Hi there. I’m Dayten Rose, your Kansas City-based National Content Editor, here to help out Danielle for a couple of days — looking forward to getting to know Greenville better.

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