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Spartanburg
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Southwest flight headed to Nashville declared an alert just after 8 p.m. Monday and returned safely to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport — officials said. WYFF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hub City Press announced Monday, March 16 that it will publish Caleb Johnson's sophomore novel, Telegraph Road, in the fall of 2027. The novel uses archival images to explore family history in Southern Appalachia. Spartanburg.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, farmers in Chesnee covered strawberries with special blankets to raise temperatures by 4 to 6 degrees and protect crops during a killer cold snap—experts warned that tree crops like peaches remain vulnerable due to recent warm weather. WYFF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mount Washington resident David Betts created an AI-driven app called Talk To Me, Goose (named after a Top Gun line) after his ALS diagnosis to preserve his voice. The app uses your own voice and is free on mobile devices in the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand globally. WYFF
- ➤ State health officials have sent letters to public school superintendents in the Upstate region to name a contact available during spring break so measles exposures can be quickly traced. Only 11 of 23 superintendents have responded so far—this step follows a winter break outbreak in Spartanburg County. Spartanburg.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vote for Upstate Ingles girls athlete of the week by casting multiple votes online until noon on March 19. Contest finalists include Vivian Whitfield from Greenville, Kyleigh Sarayusa from Easley, Maggie Pierson from Mauldin, Sanaii Rivers from Wade Hampton, Kiley Rogers from Dorman and Jaden Fleming from Daniel. Go Upstate
- ➤ Coach Dawn Staley reflected on the Gamecocks' NCAA Tournament bracket during a recent Selection Sunday watch party at a local venue, where fans discussed key matchups ahead of the tournament. Go Upstate
- ➤ Residents in Spartanburg can cast multiple votes to select the Upstate Ingles boys athlete of the week for March 9-15 from finalists including Zion Anderson, Nolan Collins and Chanin Harris. The poll remains open until noon on March 19. Go Upstate
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
~ James Clear
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