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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg’s Daniel Morgan Trail System will expand by over 8 miles with a new RAISE route running from Arcadia to near the C.C. Woodson Community Center and is funded by a $23.8 million federal grant. Construction will begin in late summer or early fall and the route is expected to open for public use in the fall—this project will better connect the Southside to the wider trail network. The Post and Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Spartanburg Coroner's Office reported that Calvin Stephawn Kennedy Jr (40), who was serving time at Livesay Correctional for drug trafficking, carrying a prohibited weapon and failing to stop for an officer, died shortly after midnight Saturday at Spartanburg Medical Center with no signs of foul play though further tests will be done. WYFF
- ➤ A 40-year-old inmate, Calvin Stephawn Kennedy Jr.—serving a sentence for failure to stop for an officer, carrying a prohibited weapon, and trafficking—died at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center around 12:40 a.m. Saturday after being taken from Livesay Correctional on Friday for undisclosed health issues, and a forensic autopsy revealed no signs of foul play while further tests are scheduled. WSPA
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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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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.
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