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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.

ECONOMY NEWS

  • State officials announced today that export sales in 2025 grew by 1.5% to reach $38.5 billion—the highest in seven years—with motor vehicles, aircraft, and machinery leading the way. Companies can check S.C. Commerce for export incentive details.  Spartanburg.com
  • AAA reported gas prices increased 11 cents overnight as Brent crude hit $82.10 a barrel by 1 p.m. on Tuesday + the surge amid the war in Iran may drive higher pump costs for Spartanburg drivers.  WYFF

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Spartanburg measles outbreak slowed slightly but now stands at 990 cases after five new infections were reported on March 3; health officials noted most cases occur in unvaccinated people and 52 individuals are quarantined following exposures (including at Westgate Baptist Church on Feb. 22).  Go Upstate

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/20/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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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.

    Tue, 3/24/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Everyone you admire started as a version of themselves that they didn't admire.

~ James Clear

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