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Spartanburg
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Photos capture 2026 prom moments as students danced and wore elegant dresses at several local high schools, including Spartanburg, on April 22. The online gallery updates regularly to celebrate the memorable night plus highlight the vibrant spirit of the prom season. Go Upstate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are weighing three education bills at the State House to give teachers more authority to remove disruptive students, eliminate grading floors to reflect actual work, and modify expulsion rules for accidental firearm possession (H.5073 passed the House, S.416 is in the Senate, and H.5483 awaits further votes). WYFF
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smoke from active wildfires in Georgia is drifting into eastern counties, the Lowcountry, and Midlands areas today, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission; local officials note residents are experiencing haze + advise staying alert as conditions are monitored. WYFF
- ➤ Earth Day was observed on Wednesday, Apr. 22 when local groups hosted clean-ups + festivals to promote environmental protection; the event started in 1970 to raise awareness about pollution and deforestation. Go Upstate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ With warmer weather drawing more riders onto roads today, South Carolina law requires motorcycle operators and passengers under 21 to wear helmets — riders above 21 may ride without one, a policy change that reflects decades of emphasis on personal choice. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school girls soccer fans can vote for their midseason player of the year from five finalists including Emmy Rikard, Madison Stanley, Sophia Mahfood, Jaden Fleming, and Kate Villiger—voting closes at noon on April 26. 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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