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Spartanburg
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A WARN report from SC Works says Milliken's Cedar Hill plant in Union County will close later this year - leading to 126 layoffs starting in April - while other local businesses are expected to cut over 600 jobs statewide. WYFF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina native Andie MacDowell traveled back to the Carolinas to film the Hallmark Christmas movie A Grand Biltmore Christmas at the historic Biltmore in Asheville—she will join Countdown to Christmas programming. Go Upstate
- ➤ Spartanburg celebrates Black History Month with a free public library event featuring Karen McDowell at Landrum Library on Feb. 10 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Art Museum hosts Culture & Cocktails on Feb. 20 at 200 E. Saint John St. with $39.19 tickets. Go Upstate
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A local woman who played the same numbers every day won a $242,000 jackpot on Nov. 11 when her Palmetto Cash 5 ticket matched all the drawn numbers at Sai Mart on Blackstock Rd. She said the win helped her cover important expenses. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina Representatives passed a bill to restrict access to certain medications, and one local man won Super Bowl LX tickets and will take his dad on a trip of a lifetime. WYFF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 6, Spartanburg County’s measles outbreak has exceeded 900 cases with 19 hospitalizations and no deaths. Officials reported a 162% vaccine jump in January and will run free mobile clinics on Feb. 13 at Zion Hill Baptist Church and March 3 at Grace Community Church. Go Upstate
- ➤ Local researchers confirmed at the start of this year that an at-home finger-prick test accurately measures Alzheimer’s biomarkers from 337 trial participants with a promising signal toward less-invasive screening. The breakthrough, announced by the Banner Health Foundation in Greenville, could improve early detection. WYFF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Byrnes boys basketball defeated Dorman 74-72 on Feb. 6 in a close game, with Colt Fowler scoring 25 points and Aaden Bruton-Smith scoring 28 for Dorman. Go Upstate
- ➤ Dorman girls basketball team overcame a 15-point gap to win 67-62 against Byrnes on Feb. 6 as Ri Wallace scored 18 points in the third quarter—sparking their comeback. Go Upstate
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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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