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Spartanburg
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hub City Hog Fest organizers reported that a trailer worth nearly $25,000 in equipment was stolen days before setup—potentially affecting the nonprofit fundraiser that supports about 3,600 meals. The festival will begin Friday in Morgan Square with chicken wings and Saturday’s music by the Grateful Brothers. WYFF
- ➤ Jay Barham and his dog Gus help families detect hidden mold in homes without tearing walls; the duo from Mountain Mold Dog serves Western North Carolina & the Upstate with a low-cost, non-invasive solution ideal for checking homes after water damage or before buying. WYFF
- ➤ OneSpartanburg is seeking local input for its Vision Plan 3.0 through an online survey (taking 10–15 minutes) that asks residents about childcare, housing, restaurants and jobs, and a 45-member steering committee will soon review responses to shape community priorities. Go Upstate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Clock Family Restaurant on East Main Street in Duncan will close Friday after 30 years in business (the retiring owners plan to spend more time with family and offer a limited menu as supplies run low). WYFF
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A temporary ceasefire and Iran’s two-week reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to help reduce gas prices; analysts say South Carolina’s gas may drop below $4 in one to two weeks, already tracking lower than the $4.164 national average + further declines depend on ongoing market changes. Go Upstate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute will begin construction this fall on a 20-bed expansion at its North Grove Medical Park facility; the project will add new private patient rooms, expand its therapy gym, and lead to hiring extra staff to meet growing local rehabilitative care needs. Spartanburg.com
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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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Love Where You Live 5/10K
8:30 a.m. — FR8yard — Registration required — Participate in a fun run and enjoy a community celebration at this local event.
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