Good morning, Spartanburg.

BMW of North America set a new U.S. sales record in 2025 by selling 388,897 vehicles, up 4.7% from 2024+ Its plug-in hybrid sales increased 30.7% while BEV sales dropped, and the company will launch the new iX3 later this year.

Local beef providers in West Greenville and surrounding Upstate areas report prices have risen nearly 15% since 2024 due to record-low cattle counts and a halt on imports from Mexico.

Butchers say rising costs for processing and supplies are pushing holiday steak prices from $20 to around $30.

Spartanburg Water crews are repairing a waterline along Highway 221 near Elm Street today, so drivers are detoured via I-585, 85 and the 85 Business Loop.

The repair work, following a December break, will last about 14 days for safety reasons.

South Carolina residents will soon see a new license plate featuring a soldier with the Moultrie flag and the slogan 'Where the Revolutionary War Was Won' – a design replacing the blue palmetto logo ahead of the 250th anniversary of independence; DMV vehicle renewals will begin receiving the plate statewide.

Houzeo’s 2026 ranking shows Spartanburg as one of South Carolina’s best places to live due to its low cost and growing job market with BMW and Spartanburg Regional - though the area faces limited transit and hot summers.

Upstate Ingles is holding a poll to select the high school boys athlete of the week for Dec.

29 through Jan. 4, with multiple votes allowed until noon on Jan. 8 (finalists include Boyogueno from Riverside, Bruton-Smith from Dorman, Rouse from Eastside, Scholl from Greenville, and Stack from Easley).

The college transfer portal is tracking local high school football standouts moving among colleges from Jan.

2 until Jan. 16. The tracker lists players like BJ Atkins (Presbyterian) and Ahmad Carwise (Woodmont) so local fans can follow their college moves.

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.

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.