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Spartanburg
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City leaders reviewed plans to upgrade the Zimmerli Amphitheater stage at Barnet Park — including a possible relocation of the downtown clock tower — with CEO Roger Newton outlining improvements for better concerts during a March 23 meeting, and cost estimates from both public and private funds are underway. Go Upstate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Legendary singer Bob Dylan has extended his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour into spring and summer; the tour (with a Spartanburg show on April 20 at $87) features over two dozen shows in cities like La Crosse and Phoenix. Go Upstate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New census data from March 26 shows Spartanburg metro is among the fastest growing in the nation, with the county’s population rising 3 percent to 380,857 from 2024 to 2025. Local officials link the growth to more job opportunities + rising infrastructure challenges. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Revenue announced that the state tax filing deadline is extended to Oct. 15 due to legislative delays in matching federal law. Taxpayers who owe money must still pay at least 90% by April 15 to avoid penalties. Go Upstate
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American Heart Association Heart Walk
4-6 p.m. — Fifth Third Park — Fundraising event — Walk to raise awareness and funds for heart disease prevention.
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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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