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Spartanburg
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 26, Spartanburg County Council voted to block tax incentives for a $3B TigerDC data center, deferring new tax breaks for data centers until state laws regulate them. TigerDC warned it might relocate the project if the deal fails to pass. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg has reported nearly 1,000 measles cases since October while health officials note a decline in new cases, though some patients remain hospitalized. State Sen. Kimbrell hosted a town hall on Feb. 26 at the Boiling Springs Fire Department — where vaccine safety and exemptions sparked debate. Go Upstate
- ➤ Health officials confirmed six new measles cases linked to a local school and Costco with 61 people in quarantine. They will offer a free mobile MMR clinic on March 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Community Church to help stop the outbreak. Go Upstate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Zeplin, a new speakeasy in the Montgomery Building, opens this month in Spartanburg while Fountain Inn’s Hail Mary Sports Grill rebrands for game viewing and pub fare, and Local Fairway in Simpsonville launches Saturday with 24-hour indoor golf bays (with Trackman simulators and rentals). WYFF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman starter Ty Young scored 11 crucial points—including a game-winning three-pointer—as Christ Church beat Mountain View Prep 61-47 in the state semifinals on Feb. 27. The team will play for the state championship on Mar. 6 at Colonial Life Arena. Go Upstate
- ➤ South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson practiced on Feb. 27 after missing a game with an upper body contusion; coach Dawn Staley has not confirmed if she will play Kentucky on March 1 (2 p.m. ET). Johnson is a key player for the Gamecocks. Go Upstate
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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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Pine Street School 5K
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Pine Street Elementary School — Fundraiser entry fee — Support the Pine Street Elementary PTO while enjoying a morning run.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music and story of the legendary folk-rock duo.
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