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Spartanburg
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg Rescue Mission provided emergency shelter for those in need as temperatures dipped at the end of December — offering crucial support to many in the community. Spartanburg.com
- ➤ Buddhist monks in the Walk for Peace changed their plan and will not pass through the Upstate as they trek from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. Their new route takes them through Columbia (per Friday’s update) before they head north in February. WYFF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg County Public Libraries circulated about 1.5 million items in 2025 with popular titles from novels to the state driver's manual; head librarian Todd Stephens said the collection will add nearly 50,000 new items this fiscal year (to refresh offerings). The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials reported nine new measles cases on Jan. 2, raising the total to 185 in Spartanburg County. Health officials noted that 223 people are in quarantine & one case in North Carolina involved a child who visited the county. Go Upstate
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Indigo Hall & Events — Ticketed event — Experience an enchanting candlelight concert honoring the music of Fleetwood Mac in a stunning venue.
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Healthy Smiles Laugh For A Child
6:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 add-on for VIP access — Enjoy a VIP experience with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and early entry at this community event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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