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Spartanburg
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Spartanburg.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Go Upstate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Go Upstate
- ➤ 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. WYFF
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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). Go Upstate
- ➤ 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. 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
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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