Sports
Oklahoma City defeated Phoenix 120-107 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 playoff series lead, but lost forward Jalen Williams to a left hamstring injury in the third quarter.
Sports
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed at the team pre-draft press conference that Dallas had already received trade calls from other franchises and that every type of deal — picks, players, or both — remains in play around their No. 12 and No. 20 first-round selections.
Sports
Pittsburgh is hosting the NFL Draft for the first time in its history, April 23-25, with hundreds of thousands of fans expected and multiple Clemson prospects poised to hear their names called.
Education
Families in Spartanburg County School District 5 can now begin planning their 2026-27 year with the district's academic calendar officially set. District 5, which serves students across the Duncan and Lyman areas and surrounding communities, has published its calendar for the coming school year with key dates for holidays, breaks,…
Education
Spartanburg County School District Six voters approved a $395 million bond referendum on April 1, 2026, and the district is now moving into implementation mode with nine school construction and renovation projects advancing through planning, design, and early construction phases. For a district that has seen its student population grow…
Education
Spartanburg School District Four is earning recognition for building what administrators call a culture where excellence is the standard across its schools in the Woodruff area. The district's approach focuses on setting high expectations for every student while providing the support structures needed to meet them. District Four serves the Woodruff…
Events
The annual Hub City Hog Fest returned to downtown Spartanburg this month, bringing barbecue teams, live music, and thousands of visitors to the heart of the city. The two-day festival, one of Spartanburg's signature spring events, showcases competitive barbecue alongside local vendors, craft beverages, and family-friendly entertainment. Organizers put out a…
Events
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Paige H. Warren Sr., Events & Community Reporter Spartanburg is hosting the Expressions National Dance Competition this weekend, April 17-19, at the Spartanburg School District 3 Community Auditorium at 381 Cherry Hill Road. The multi-day competition brings dancers from across the region…
Events
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By S. Stephanie Rambo Jr., Health & Outdoors Writer Spartanburg holds its first-ever American Heart Association Heart Walk today at Fifth Third Park, with the event scheduled from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. The 2026 Upstate Heart Walk marks a milestone for the Spartanburg…
Business
Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, told the Senate Banking Committee on April 21 that he had not committed to any rate path with the president, while South Carolina's Tim Scott presided as committee chair.
Business
Wall Street closed at records Wednesday on the Iran ceasefire extension, then futures retreated Thursday as the naval blockade continued and Tesla, IBM, and ServiceNow posted mixed post-earnings moves.
Business
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a directive Thursday placing state-licensed medical marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, a move with major tax implications for cannabis businesses but limited immediate effect in South Carolina, which lacks a licensed medical marijuana program.
Crime
The International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I unanimously confirmed three counts of murder and attempted murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on April 23, committing him to trial in a case drawing scrutiny from Washington to The Hague.
Crime
Online safety is a local public-safety issue. Most crime prevention conversations focus on physical spaces — but for Spartanburg families, a major safety risk now lives on phones, tablets, and gaming consoles.
Crime
Window and Door Sensors — The $15 Device That Closes the Most Common Entry Point According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the majority of residential break-ins do not involve forced entry through a locked door or window — they involve unlocked ones. DOJ household burglary research has documented that a…
Politics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Navy Secretary John Phelan effective immediately on Wednesday, citing the need for new leadership as the U.S. Navy enforces a blockade of Iranian ports.
Politics
The Senate passed budget resolution S.Con.Res.33 by 50-48 early Thursday after a six-hour overnight vote-a-rama, clearing a key first step toward funding ICE and Border Patrol for 3.5 years through budget reconciliation without Democratic votes.
Politics
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center for alleged fraud, a move the Alabama-based nonprofit has characterized as a politically motivated attack on its civil-rights work, according to a DOJ announcement. The probe has reignited a long-running debate over how government agencies rely on the…
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