April Gardening Guide for Upstate SC: What to Plant Right Now
Mid-to-late April is prime time for Upstate South Carolina gardeners, with Spartanburg County in Zone 7b and the last average frost date around April 15 opening a two-week window for key plantings.
Upstate SC Hunters: Start Your 2026-27 Season Prep Now
April is the window Upstate SC hunters know well: the weeks between turkey and deer seasons when serious preparation for fall begins, with ideal scouting conditions before summer foliage closes off sightlines.
New Public Golf Retreat Candyroot Lodge Planned for SC Sandhills
Candyroot Lodge, a new public golf destination in the South Carolina Sandhills, could become the Southeast’s most significant multi-course destination for everyday golfers — no membership required.
SC House Advances Bill to Expand Charter School Accountability
The South Carolina House has advanced a charter school accountability bill that would impose stronger financial oversight on charter schools statewide, requiring the same fiscal transparency standards as traditional public schools.
HEAR HERE: OneSpartanburg’s Small Business Summit (May 7) shaping up as a key networking day for local founders
HEAR HERE — Not News Yet. But What’s Being Said. OneSpartanburg continues promoting its 2026 Small Business Summit on May 7 — an all-day event positioned as a practical playbook for entrepreneurs looking to start or scale in Spartanburg County. The event is being marketed heavily through the organization’s site and channels, a signal it […]
Downtown Spartanburg Transformation Continues: Active Construction Sites Captured in New Photos
Downtown Spartanburg’s Transformation Continues: A Look at Active Construction Sites Aerial and street-level photographs published Monday by GoUpstate document the scope of ongoing construction activity reshaping downtown Spartanburg’s skyline and streetscape. From the Morgan Square district to the western end of East Main Street, cranes, fencing, and active work crews signal a building boom that […]
HEAR HERE: OneSpartanburg’s Small Business Summit (May 7) starting to draw attention
HEAR HERE — Not News Yet. But What’s Being Said. OneSpartanburg is promoting a Small Business Summit on May 7, 2026 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), positioning it as a one-day playbook for founders and operators who want to start or scale. This type of event can be an early signal for new programs, procurement opportunities and […]
HEAR HERE: Goats ’n’ Grails collectibles shop grand opening set for April 25
HEAR HERE — Not News Yet. But What’s Being Said. Local event calendars are advertising a grand opening for Goats ’n’ Grails, described as a family-owned collectibles shop, on Friday, April 25. The listing points to a shop address on East Main Street and frames it as a new retail opening to watch downtown-adjacent. We’re […]
Best Neighborhoods for Families in Spartanburg SC — Ranked by Schools and Safety
Published by A. Adaeze Mason, Real Estate & Living Editor Why Neighborhood Choice Matters More Than the House For families with children, the school district is often the deciding factor in a home purchase. In Spartanburg County, school quality, safety, walkability, and access to parks and employers vary significantly by area. This guide covers five […]
10 Steps to Buying a Home in Spartanburg SC — The Complete Guide
Published by A. Adaeze Mason, Real Estate & Living Editor Getting Started: Why the Order of Steps Matters Buying a home in Spartanburg SC is one of the largest financial decisions most people make. The process involves legal contracts, inspections, lender timelines, and SC-specific disclosures that can trip up first-time buyers who skip steps or […]