Good morning, Spartanburg.

South Carolina added nearly 80,000 new residents from July 2024 to July 2025.

Upstate areas including Spartanburg, Greenville, and Anderson saw strong growth driven by job opportunities & tax friendly policies that attract new workers and retirees.

The Industrial Plastics Group plant in Liberty laid off 74 employees last week from its 245-person workforce on Cartee Road – nearly one-third of the staff were let go according to a South Carolina WARN report.

Upstate Ingles high school invites local fans to vote for the boys athlete of the week covering April 6—12.

Voting will close at noon on April 16 and finalists include Hudson Cremmins and Colter Crosby.

American Heart Association Heart Walk

4-6 p.m. — Fifth Third Park — Fundraising event — Walk to raise awareness and funds for heart disease prevention.

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.

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.

Crowder Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an uplifting evening with Crowder's engaging music.

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.