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Spartanburg
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Greenville native who worked with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and led pioneering presidential campaigns, died yesterday at age 84 after battling Parkinson's and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (a rare illness). His legacy endures in the community. Go Upstate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported on Feb. 17 that measles cases are declining with fewer people in quarantine, and a mobile clinic will offer free MMR vaccinations on Tuesday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Community Church (570 Magnolia Street). Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Byrnes junior guard Colt Fowler was named SCBCA Class 5A state player of the year on Feb. 17 after averaging 24.3 points and 10.8 assists (the top mark among local players). His accolade honors his strong performance during the regular season, adding to the team’s momentum as the season progressed. Go Upstate
- ➤ Dorman basketball's Morgan White was named Class 5A Co-Player of the Year by the SCBCA on Feb. 17 (she averaged 19.9 points and 9.5 rebounds) as her team clinched the No. 1 seed in the SCHSL playoffs. Go Upstate
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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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Dancing With The Stars Live
7:30-10:30 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Check local listings for pricing — Experience the glitz and glam of America's favorite dance show live with breathtaking performances.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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