Good morning, Spartanburg.

A man, Ishear Tylik Warren, died after being shot on Tuesday at 8:20 p.m. on Seaboard Drive in Greer — police said he was shot during an argument, died at the hospital, and no arrests have been made.

Doug Gray, lead singer for The Marshall Tucker Band, announced today he will take a break from touring because of health concerns—he will still help plan the upcoming All Our Friends Tour.

The band will continue performing with a show starting May 9 in West Wendover—he said he looks forward to returning as soon as possible.

A mass hiring fair for construction jobs was held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the GB Hodge Center on USC Upstate campus—organizers from the Build for a Better Future Foundation and the Upstate Workforce Board said nearly 50 vendors offered on-the-spot interviews for jobs in fields like asphalt paving, general contracting, plumbing, and HVAC. The event hosted high school students until 2 p.m. and then college students and the general public until 6:30 p.m., with attendees urged to bring their resumes for immediate consideration.

South Carolina lawmakers reached a compromise on a revised school choice scholarship plan on April 16 — the plan uses both general fund and lottery dollars to provide $7,500 scholarships for up to 15,000 students with a third-party arbiter, though some lawmakers doubt it will meet constitutional standards.

A plan to widen I-85 between mile markers 40 and 69 was postponed as SCDOT reviewed its spending priorities in response to statewide population growth and a need for broader traffic management.

Officials said alternative approaches such as interchange improvements are under consideration while many Spartanburg drivers remain frustrated with the congestion.

Senate lawmakers rewrote the House liquor liability bill into a broader tort reform package — an effort to break a stalemate in negotiations.

They now face uncertainty as fewer than ten working days remain before the session ends on May 8.

Spartanburg Editor Matthew Hensley attended an exhibition game at Fifth Third Park on April 2 to experience the new downtown stadium and see how it is setting the stage for a sports district.

He noted parking issues and food service mix-ups—small glitches in a promising start that point to ongoing adjustments ahead.

Squirrel Level Road Concert

6-9 p.m. — Fretwell — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic folk tunes and harmonies from local favorites Squirrel Level Road.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bingo Loco Extravaganza

7-10 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience a lively night of bingo with a twist and enjoy entertainment with a local flavor.