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Spartanburg
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Hartwell is at 653.42 ft due to a severe drought, so officials warn residents not to burn outdoor items because fires can spread quickly. A cold front will bring rain later, but water levels have stayed below average with past lows seen in 2008 (637.49 ft was recorded). WYFF
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina taxpayers face a busy filing season today as new tax code changes require extra calculations. Brandon Smith from Smith and Shin CPAs LLC advises that while filing can be extended to Oct.15, any owed taxes must be paid now to avoid penalties (check your documents). WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials received 137 emails after proposing in an April 13 meeting to rebuild the downtown clock tower near Barnet Park; some residents suggested placing it in front of the new county courthouse (which city staff have not discussed with county leaders), and no timeline has been set. Go Upstate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, a heat dome has pushed temperatures into the 80s and 90s and boosted tree pollen in Spartanburg amid moderate drought conditions. Health experts advise pre-medicating and showering after outdoor exposure to ease allergy symptoms + lower wildfire risks. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Shane Beamer attended the Masters at Augusta National to watch Rory McIlroy and was humorously reminded by his 12-year-old son about his past season record. He will meet fans on the Garnet and Black Road Trip from April 28 to May 6. Go Upstate
- ➤ Woodruff running back Aiden Gibson narrowed his college list to five schools, including in-state South Carolina, Louisville, Rutgers, Penn State, and North Carolina on April 14. The four-star recruit is ranked No. 7 in the class of 2027 and posted 1,611 rushing yards with 21 touchdowns last season. 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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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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