Daily
Spartanburg
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wofford College senior Joe Khalil will run 50 miles today through downtown and along the Mary Black Trail to raise funds for the local soup kitchen + Miracle Hill. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. with the race starting at 10:30 a.m. as community members join a campuswide day of service. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg officials plan to reduce the four lanes on East Main Street to three with added bike lanes and pedestrian crosswalks. Public feedback will guide final plans before resurfacing begins in the next several weeks (no new construction is planned). Go Upstate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials confirmed a measles case in Saluda County (linked to international travel) but reported no public exposure as the person’s vaccination status remains unknown. Thirty-four people who were exposed have been notified and advised to quarantine. WYFF
- ➤ A healthcare provider in Saluda County reported a new measles case on April 17 that officials say is linked to international travel rather than to the outbreak centered in Spartanburg County from October, and authorities are confirming vaccination status for 34 possible exposures (a detail that may help with precautions). Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Dawn Staley added Texas transfer Jordan Lee to bolster guard depth for the team following last season's injuries & WNBA departures. Lee, a 6-foot junior who averaged 13.2 points, is expected to ease pressure on younger players as the SEC season unfolds. Go Upstate
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
About Daily Spartanburg
Welcome to the Daily Spartanburg, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Spartanburg, South Carolina community. If you like the Daily Spartanburg, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Spartanburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Spartanburg and across South Carolina. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Spartanburg
A free Spartanburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspartanburg.com/sitemap