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Spartanburg
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mary Black Foundation awarded ($1,315,000) to 22 nonprofits to boost healthier pregnancies, births, and early education in Spartanburg. The grants focus on services from housing stability to quality early learning for families. Spartanburg.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Consumer Reports study from March 4 showed that Costco offered grocery prices 21.4 percent lower than Walmart’s. The USDA said food prices will rise 3.1 percent this year, prompting local shoppers to compare deals at Aldi + Lidl. Go Upstate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tri-County Technical College confirmed its veterinary technology program is stable despite the department head's resignation on March 2, and it assured students will finish the semester with hands‑on live animal instruction starting March 24 — officials noted that full staffing and accreditation standards remain in place. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Spartanburg should set clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8 for daylight saving time. Experts advise adjusting sleep gradually (by going to bed 15 minutes earlier each night) to ease the change. Go Upstate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Great Wolf Lodge is a family-friendly resort featuring an 84°F indoor water park (admission is included with every stay), themed suites with bunk-bed areas, and on-site dining with arcades and interactive games. Families in Spartanburg can plan a hassle-free getaway with all amenities under one roof. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Dawn Staley said starting guard Ta'Niya Latson is under the weather but her status is not a concern for the SEC Tournament game on March 6 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville while reserve forward/center Adhel Tac is expected to miss the tournament due to a lower-leg injury. Go Upstate
- ➤ Lou Holtz—former Gamecock coach known for reviving the team—died March 4 at age 89 in Orlando, Fla. He helped bring Steve Spurrier to USC and is remembered for his lasting impact on South Carolina football. The Post and Courier
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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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