Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A woman in Piedmont won a $200,000 Powerball prize with her first ticket after her husband died; she said she would save it for retirement and bought another ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at a local Stop-A-Minit store + earned the store a $2000 commission. WYFF
- ➤ Families in Spartanburg will have fun with egg hunts this weekend. The Spartanburgers Egg Hunt is set for Sunday, April 5, from 2:05 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fifth Third Park — while a second event at Hub City Gym’s Rail Yard runs Saturday, April 4. Go Upstate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new concert round-up has detailed top live music shows for April 2026, including Bruno Mars in Las Vegas and Bob Dylan in Spartanburg (tickets start at $100). Fans in our area can catch exciting tour stops from major artists as spring concert season kicks off. Go Upstate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Adidas is adding 300 full-time positions at its Spartanburg distribution center with shifts including night, day, and weekend roles for Warehouse Operations Associates and Forklift Operators; job seekers can apply online and attend hiring events at SCC Tyger River Campus Spark Center through May. Spartanburg.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ruby-throated hummingbirds are returning to local parks as spring unfolds, with sightings across nature reserves in the Upstate. Residents can attract these birds by planting native, nectar-rich flowers (like Coral Honeysuckle and Cardinal Flower) in their gardens. Go Upstate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants across Mauldin, Greenville, and Spartanburg offer Good Friday fish specials with options from fried and baked fish to fish and chips, including Moretti’s Pizza + Bar and Kouzina, with prices ranging from about $10 to $22 for those observing Lenten traditions. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hub City Spartanburgers start their second season today at Fifth Third Park in downtown Spartanburg. The 66-game schedule offers fireworks at 13 contests & themed nights and includes alternate identities that honor local history during select games. 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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City of Spartanburg's Music on Main
5:30-8:30 p.m. — One Morgan Square — Free entry — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of local bands at Spartanburg's most anticipated concert series.
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Crowder Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an uplifting evening with Crowder's engaging music.
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