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Saturday, March 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charles Velky, a student at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School, created an 'Owl at Night' artwork featured in Parella's Pals on February 28, 2025. WYFF
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Union County man was sentenced to 35 years for shooting his wife six times in the head in February 2021, with convictions for voluntary manslaughter and weapon possession. WYFF
- ➤ Two women from Greer, South Carolina, have been arrested for allegedly exploiting a vulnerable adult and committing Medicaid fraud, with charges including forgery and criminal conspiracy. WYFF
- ➤ Joseph Gallagher, former CEO of AFL Telecommunications, was sentenced to over 3 years in prison for using company funds to build a luxury beach house, marking a notable fall from grace. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A chickenpox outbreak at Wellford Academy in Spartanburg has resulted in unvaccinated students staying home until March 10 following health guidelines. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southside High School appoints William 'AJ' Millis, a Piedmont native with experience at Berea and Blacksburg, as its new head football coach for the 2025 season. Go Upstate
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Oak Ridge Boys Concert at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
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The Great Eight VIII Basketball Tournament
The Great Eight VIII is a prominent basketball tournament in Spartanburg, providing an opportunity for organizations to compete for a chance to secure a bid to the National Championship.
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Final Oyster Roast Event
This ticketed event features a final oyster roast of the season at Fretwell, including fire-roasted oysters, chili, and hot dogs.
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