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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.

CRIME NEWS

  • The Table Rock wildfire, allegedly started by four teenagers on March 21, has grown to 4,556 acres with 0% containment and led the Pickens County Sheriff's Office to issue evacuation orders while reviewing charges for violating a burn ban—fines up to $200 for a first offense and at least $500 for later offenses.  Go Upstate
  • Kristin Turney, 54, of Catawba, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison and one year of supervised release after she embezzled over $1.7 million from a small family business between 2016 and 2023 — she was ordered to pay restitution of $1,754,204.13.  WYFF

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Greenville, Oconee, Spartanburg, and Pickens counties are under a Code Yellow air quality alert—while Anderson County remains at a Code Green. Wildfires in northern Greenville and Western North Carolina have burned thousands of acres—forcing evacuations and prompting sensitive groups to limit outdoor exposure.  Go Upstate

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Work will begin this fall on a 200,000-square-foot, five-story joint city-county government facility in downtown near Morgan Square and the former city hall. The new building is set to feature a new clock tower—plans for the current tower's future remain undecided.  The Post and Courier

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Building Confidence 101 Workshop

    1:30-3 p.m. — Spartanburg County School District One — Registration required — Empower yourself with strategies to boost self-esteem and unleash your potential.

    Thu, 4/3/25

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  • Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Concert

    8:00-9:30 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience a night of folk music with a celebrated band known for classics like 'Mr. Bojangles'.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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  • Greer Farmers Market

    11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Greer City Park — Free entry — Explore local produce and handmade goods at this beloved monthly market.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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  • Jeezy Live Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices range from $52 to $266 — Experience a night of hip-hop vibes with Jeezy at Spartanburg's iconic venue.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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  • Squirrel Level Road Concert

    6-9 p.m. — Fretwell — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic folk tunes and harmonies from local favorites Squirrel Level Road.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • South Carolina Upstate Continuum Of Care Training Event 2025

    2-6:30 p.m. — 250 E Main St — Free entry — Enhance your skills and connect with community professionals in a focused training on Continuum of Care strategies.

    Tue, 4/22/25

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  • Blue Highway Concert

    8-10:30 p.m. — Chapman Cultural Center — Check event page for pricing — Celebrate 29 years of award-winning bluegrass music with the iconic band Blue Highway.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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  • 1st Annual Disability Awareness Walk & Roll

    10 AM – 1 PM — Barnet Park — Entry fee applies — Celebrate inclusivity with a fun-filled walk, music, food trucks, and family activities.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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