Sports
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Vivek Wang, Health & Outdoors Writer Spring turkey season is in full swing across the United States, with hunters in dozens of states pursuing gobblers in hardwoods, farm fields, and wildlife management areas during one of the most anticipated hunting periods of…
Sports
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Nana Edwards, Sports Editor With the azaleas fading from Augusta National after last week's Masters and the RBC Heritage underway at Harbour Town this weekend, Spartanburg County golfers are finding ideal conditions for their own spring rounds. April in the Upstate consistently…
Sports
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Samuel Zwane, Sports Reporter Ludvig Åberg of Sweden fired an opening-round 63 to claim the solo lead at the 2026 RBC Heritage on Thursday, posting a tournament-low 8-under-par at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The first round…
Education
Spartanburg County School District 6 voters approved a $395 million no-tax-increase bond referendum on March 31, clearing the way for the district to begin planning nine construction projects aimed at addressing enrollment growth and aging school buildings across the Boiling Springs and Duncan corridor. The bond, which was approved by voters,…
Events
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Amira Ibarra, 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 to compete…
Events
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Vivek Wang, 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 community —…
Events
Spartanburg's popular Music on Main series has returned to Morgan Square for its 2026 season, running every Thursday evening from April through August at 100 West Main Street in downtown Spartanburg. The free outdoor concert series takes place on Thursdays with performances typically running from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Music…
Business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce published a major feature today singling out Spartanburg County as a national example of how modern infrastructure investment drives economic growth. The article highlights the county's $3.5 billion in new capital investment in 2025 alone and credits the Inland Port Greer, expanded rail capacity, and…
Business
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Nadia Montgomery, Business & Economy Reporter The White House's strengthened steel and aluminum tariffs — now set at 50% on imports — are producing measurable results at South Carolina manufacturing facilities while adding cost pressure for industries that rely on both domestic…
Business
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Latoya Johnson, Business Reporter The S&P 500 crossed the 7,000 milestone for the first time on Thursday, fueled by a rally in artificial intelligence technology stocks and cautious optimism that diplomatic efforts could eventually ease the U.S.-Iran standoff in the Strait of…
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…
Crime
Smart Locks for Spartanburg Rentals and Homes — Keypad, App and Biometric Options A hidden spare key under a flowerpot or above a door frame is one of the most common security vulnerabilities in residential properties. It is also one of the easiest to eliminate. Smart locks replace the traditional key-based…
Crime
Motion-Activated Lighting — The Cheapest Crime Deterrent That Actually Works Of all the security upgrades available to Spartanburg homeowners, motion-activated lighting may deliver the best deterrence value per dollar spent. A well-placed motion light eliminates the one thing most burglars depend on: darkness and anonymity. When a light activates the moment…
Politics
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Mohamad Dembele, Politics & Government Reporter Spartanburg City Council is moving forward with a major proposal to transform Barnett Park into what city staff describes as a premier 24-acre community facility on the south side of downtown. The proposal, discussed at recent…
Politics
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Anthony Adjei, Politics & Government Reporter The U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz entered its fifth day on Friday, with oil prices holding above $100 per barrel and no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough. For Spartanburg County…
Politics
Spartanburg City Council held its regular session on Monday, April 13, meeting at City Hall with a full agenda that included ongoing discussions related to the city attorney search, downtown development, and infrastructure planning. The April 13 meeting, which was streamed live on the City of Spartanburg's YouTube channel, drew 129…
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