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Sports
Friday night at Fifth Third Park belonged to Maxton Martin. The 20-year-old infielder drove in a club-record six runs and finished a triple shy of the cycle as the Hub City Spartanburgers held off the Winston-Salem Dash 10-7, evening their High-A series at two games apiece.Martin reached base in four…
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.
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
Sales tax is one of the fastest ways a Spartanburg small business can accidentally get out of compliance — not because owners are trying to avoid it, but because the rules live in details: what’s taxable, how you handle shipping, where your customer is located, and how often you file. This…
Business
Solar cell manufacturer Suniva, Inc. has chosen Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced. The U.S.-owned company plans a $350 million investment that will create 564 new jobs at a 620,000-square-foot facility at 1200 Commerce Blvd. in Laurens. Operations are expected…
Business
HEAR HERE: OneSpartanburg says it landed 20 economic development projects in 2025, totaling $3.5 billion in capital investment and the creation of 1,024 new job opportunities for Spartanburg County.What the headline numbers mean for the 2026 pipelineOneSpartanburg also framed the total as roughly $9.6 million invested per day across the…
Crime
Bottom line: Most vehicle break-ins are crimes of opportunity. A few consistent habits — especially at night and at trailheads, apartments, and busy shopping lots — reduce the odds that your car becomes an easy target in Spartanburg. How most car break-ins happen Unlocked doors (the most common and least noisy approach). Visible…
Crime
Package deliveries are a normal part of life — and so are opportunistic thefts. In Spartanburg, most “porch theft” is not a sophisticated crime; it’s often someone spotting a box and taking a quick chance. This guide focuses on prevention steps families and homeowners can implement immediately. It does not require…
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.
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
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 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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