Sports
Matt Fitzpatrick Wins 2026 RBC Heritage in Playoff Over Scottie Scheffler at Harbour Town Matt Fitzpatrick claimed his second RBC Heritage title Sunday, draining a 13-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.…
Sports
Wofford Invitational Wraps Up at Country Club of Spartanburg, Attracting 15-Team Field The Wofford Invitational men's golf tournament concluded its play this week at the Country Club of Spartanburg, drawing a 15-team field that included competitors from across the Southern Conference and beyond. The 54-hole event at the par-72, 6,434-yard Country…
Lifestyle
While South Carolina's best golfers are making their charge at Harbour Town this weekend, the courses closer to home are offering some of the finest playing conditions of the year. Spring has arrived in full force across the Upstate, and local golf professionals say conditions on Spartanburg-area courses are as…
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 Rosalia Masters, 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 Jean Parsons, 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 —…
Business
Iran Tensions and the Strait of Hormuz: What It Means for Spartanburg's Auto Corridor As U.S.-Iran tensions continue to roil global energy and shipping markets following the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel this weekend, Spartanburg County's manufacturing economy is watching closely. The county is home to BMW's largest production plant…
Business
A free summer meals program is operating at the Summer Break Cafe in Piedmont, SC, giving children access to nutritious meals during the upcoming school-free months, according to a local report. The program is part of a broader statewide effort to address food insecurity among youth in the Upstate region…
Business
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is hosting a career fair tomorrow — Tuesday, April 21 — from 9 a.m. to noon at the GSP Airport Conference Center as part of South Carolina Aviation Week, WSPA 7NEWS reports. Employers from across the airport campus will be on hand, including the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport…
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
Automatic Military Draft Registration Coming in December — What Spartanburg Families Need to Know Starting this December, young American men will be automatically registered for the military draft under a provision signed into law by President Donald Trump as part of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The change…
Politics
Spartanburg City Council's April 13 meeting covered a wide sweep of civic life -- from a year-one report on the city's signature homelessness initiative to proclamations marking national awareness months and a lively public comment session focused on parks and the future of the city's historic clock tower. The evening's most…
Business
The deadline is today. Spartanburg residents, business owners, and community members who want a say in the region's economic future have until midnight Sunday, April 19, to complete the OneSpartanburg Vision Plan 3.0 survey -- a planning process that shapes the county's long-term strategy for job creation, infrastructure investment, and…
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