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Spartanburg
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ About 20,000 gallons of diesel leaked from Kinder Morgan tanks near Plantation Road on Feb. 1, contaminating Four Mile Branch Creek; EPA and Kinder Morgan crews recovered roughly 15,400 gallons so far (cleanup continues) as they monitor air safety. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greenville tax experts advise delaying tax filing as new federal rules may change deduction amounts. The Department of Revenue will update guidance once the General Assembly sets state conformity rules (including changes to standard and senior deductions), and the filing deadline remains April 15. WYFF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Prisma Health now requires masks for patients and visitors in emergency and birthing centers, following a measles outbreak in Spartanburg County that has become the largest in the U.S. in 25 years. The rules began Feb. 5 to protect vulnerable patients & control the spread. Go Upstate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local residents planning a Super Bowl LX party on Sunday, Feb. 8 can upgrade their bar cart with essentials like cocktail shakers and beaded martini glasses — products that help serve drinks easily during the game. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ USC Upstate Athletics has added women's flag football as its 18th varsity sport with competition set to begin in the 2026-27 academic year, and a national search for the program's first head coach is underway. Spartanburg.com
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Winter Concert
3-4 p.m. — Twichell Auditorium — Ticket details available — Youth musicians showcase their growth and dedication with challenging repertoire.
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The King's Singers Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Blackman Music Building — $34 – $66 — Experience vocal perfection as The King's Singers blend harmony and artistry in an unforgettable concert.
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Candlelight Concert: Valentine's Day Special
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Indigo Hall & Events — Get your tickets now — Experience the magic of live music in a unique candlelit setting.
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Love & Passion Valentine's Dinner & Music
6:30 PM — Venue 415 Union — Proceeds to PTL Training Course — Celebrate love with a romantic dinner and live music by the Floyd Passion Band.
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Voices of a Nation: Festival of American Voices Kickoff
7-10 p.m. — Twichell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant exploration of American classical music showcasing diverse cultural voices.
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Wrapped In Love: Community Baby Shower
11 AM – 1 PM — CC Woodson Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate and support Sparta's expecting and new mothers with essential resources and community love.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.
~ Benjamin Graham
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