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Converse University announced on Aug.

31 that 95 student-athletes met both academic and athletic requirements for national honors during the 2025-26 school year, earning at least a 3.5 GPA. Their achievement added to 1,396 awards across Conference Carolinas.

The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg named Trey Oakley its new CEO on June 29 after a 12-month national search.

With over 15 years as a YMCA leader, Oakley will expand youth, wellness, and community programs with board & partner support.

On Sept. 11, local communities honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial services featuring the Boiling Springs Fire District’s new memorial (a recovered steel beam from Ground Zero) and tributes from first responders in Spartanburg and Greenville.

Week 4 high school football scores show close games as Boiling Springs edged Clover 27–26 on Sept.

10 — scores from Sept. 11 reflect an exciting round of contests from local schools.

Residents across Upstate observed 9/11 remembrance events that honored the heroes and victims with tributes at local monuments and community centers, showcasing unity and a commitment to preserving history.

On Friday, Sept. 11, community members gathered at Gibbs Stadium to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Local leaders, including fire chief Pierre Brewton and Mayor Jerome Rice, led the ceremony with speeches, musical performances, and a respectful tribute as photos captured the event.

Ballet Spartanburg is hosting free family activities and dance performances at Fifth Third Park on Sunday, Sept.

20, starting at 5 p.m. Families must register for the featured performance at 6:30 p.m. as they enjoy dance lessons, crafts & train rides.

Spartanburg District 7 introduced updated classroom technology and AI guidelines for the 2026-27 school year.

The plan, based on a teacher survey, gives officials Apple Classroom for remote device control, a traffic-light system for AI use, digital citizenship lessons and limits on elementary devices outside school.