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Friday, January 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ruby Bridges, a civil rights icon known for integrating an all-White elementary school in 1960, will speak at Spartanburg's 38th annual Martin Luther King Unity Week Celebration on January 19. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Josh Land, returning from his fourth deployment in Kuwait, surprised five of his six children at their schools in Spartanburg County, sharing emotional reunions. WSPA
- ➤ Spartanburg is planning to convert a vacant space in the Magnolia Street Parking Garage into a restaurant to enhance downtown dining options. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Spartanburg's Design Review Board grants preliminary approval to Project Core, a $420 million venture introducing a hotel, offices, and apartments aimed at revitalizing downtown. Go Upstate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative introduces a power cost adjustment and a $100 smart thermostat rebate to lower energy bills for its members. WYFF
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Transportation has collected over three million cubic yards of debris from Hurricane Helene and is making a final pass in heavily impacted counties; residents are urged to move remaining debris roadside by Jan. 20 for collection. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg City Council unanimously approved allocating $1 million in ARPA funds for parks and community center improvements to enhance community connectivity and accessibility. Spartanburg.com
- ➤ TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban due to privacy concerns, with President Biden signing an act requiring its separation from ByteDance, and only a sale or Supreme Court intervention could prevent the ban affecting millions, including Upstate content creators. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
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Fox N' Vead Concert
Fox N' Vead will perform live at The 720 Room in Spartanburg, featuring a night of engaging music.
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Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show
Dean Z, crowned the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist in 2013, performs a tribute to Elvis Presley, featuring his signature renditions of classic songs and a lively show atmosphere.
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You, Me, & Mimosas: The Upstate Homecoming Day Party
A four-hour day party featuring mimosas, taking place at Gravy's Grill in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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