Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Spartanburg remain high today as a Middle East conflict tightens oil supplies; experts predict rates may not drop below $3 per gallon until 2027. Go Upstate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Greer Middle College students known as the 'Wubba Duckies' will compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis next week after winning a co-state championship in Columbia in March; they spent months refining their robot & code and say the event has sparked a passion for learning. WYFF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school softball fans are invited to vote for the 2026 midseason player of the year using statistics from MaxPreps and coach inputs; the poll closes at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 25 (multiple votes are allowed). Go Upstate
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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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The Piedmont Publishing Symposium
9 AM-12 PM — Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts — Admission fees apply — A comprehensive symposium designed for academic and non-academic writers, publishing professionals, and students.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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