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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A senior at Dorman High School, 18-year-old Brady Alexander Murphy from Roebuck, was reportedly killed at around 7 a.m. early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle wreck on I-26 east near mile marker 28, and investigators are reviewing the crash. WSPA
- ➤ At approximately 5:40 p.m. today Spartanburg police responded to a crash at the intersection of Camelot Drive & W. O. Ezell Blvd where a motorcycle collided with a Ford Edge and the rider later died at a local hospital. WSPA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Five teens face charges for murder and attempted murder after a shooting at Limestone Courts Apartments in Gaffney on March 29 that killed 18-year-old Javelin Dawkins and injured two others, with suspects Alex Davidson, Andre Scott and Travis Smith in jail and two unnamed teens detained pending further investigation—police said. WYFF
- ➤ Mikal Mahdi was executed by firing squad at 6:01 p.m. on April 11 for the 2004 murder of off-duty officer James Myers—making him the state's second person to be executed by this method—ending a long legal process. The Post and Courier
- ➤ The State Law Enforcement Division confirmed Saturday it is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cherokee County — details are not yet available. WSPA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mountain View Prep junior running back Jaylen McGill decommitted from Rutgers and committed to North Carolina on Saturday after a visit on April 2—he is ranked as the top running back in South Carolina and received offers from several ACC and SEC schools. Go Upstate
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Upgrade available for $30 — Experience the iconic partnership of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in a thrilling musical performance.
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Houndmouth Live in Spartanburg
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Houndmouth, a must-see band blending alternative blues with rock vibes.
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Shen Yun
6-8 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Upgrade available for $30 — Experience a masterful blend of music and dance from ancient China with Shen Yun.
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Love Where You Live 5/10K
8:30 a.m. — 125 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC — Registration required — Celebrate local community spirit with a fun 5K and 10K run.
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