Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
South Carolina gas prices rose to around $3.65 per gallon on March 23 as a 51-cent jump followed tightening supplies from a global fuel crisis while state averages remain below the national near $3.95.
Officials say that emergency measures may soon help stabilize costs as the conflict abroad affects oil shipments.
Wofford College trustees selected John Paul 'Jay' Dowd III as the new president, with his term set to begin July 1 — he brings 13 years of higher education leadership from The Citadel Foundation and strong ties to campus culture.
At a Monday night council meeting, Spartanburg officials proposed moving the historic downtown clock tower to anchor the Barnet Park promenade (with names of its 1970s builders planned for display).
Public comments will be accepted for three weeks and reviewed on April 13.
South Carolina baseball named interim head coach Monte Lee following the departure of Paul Mainieri.
The program announced staff changes on March 23—moving Chris Gordon to on-field assistant coach and reassigning Stuart Lake to player development—as it prepares to face North Carolina today in Charlotte.
American Heart Association Heart Walk
4-6 p.m. — Fifth Third Park — Fundraising event — Walk to raise awareness and funds for heart disease prevention.
Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Hub City Spartanburgers — Registration required — Participate in a community-focused run supporting babies and families.
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