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Spartanburg
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg County Council is weighing a tax incentive that would lower TigerDC's property tax rate from 10.5% to 4% for the proposed $3 billion data center at Tyger River Industrial Park North. Residents remain concerned over noise and water usage + the vote is set for Feb. 16. Go Upstate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials reported 13 new measles cases, raising the outbreak total to 933. The department will offer free MMR vaccinations at Zion Hill Baptist Church (Feb. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Grace Community Church (Mar. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), urging vaccination. Spartanburg.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chesnee boys wrestling won its second consecutive SCHSL Class 2A state championship on Feb. 11 by defeating Edisto 70-12 in Columbia — Travelers Rest lost its Class 4A match 31-29 to May River after a late rally. Go Upstate
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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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Race to Home Plate 5k
9 AM – 12 PM — Fifth Third Park — $35 until March 1, $40 until race day — Compete in a 3.1-mile race while supporting a local cause.
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