Good morning, Spartanburg.

Three Dorman High School students died Tuesday when a pickup truck hit a tractor—trailer turning left on Old Blackstock Road, with two students pronounced dead at the scene and one later dying at the hospital, leaving the school community reeling after a similar loss less than two weeks ago.

On Wednesday, the Roebuck community mourned the loss of three Dorman High School students—Aben Sisk, Daniel Diaz, and Itzel Garcia-Trejo—killed in a crash when their vehicle struck a semitruck at the intersection of Fairforest Clevedale Road and Old Blackstock Road; this tragedy followed a fatal crash on I-26 that claimed Dorman student Brady Murphy just a week and a half earlier.

NorthMark Strategies has selected Spartanburg County to open its first South Carolina operation today at 4000 South Pine Street; the $2.8 billion investment will create at least 27 new jobs plus support local engineering and tech companies with a high-performance computing center expected to start operations in the third quarter.

Big Lots plans to reopen 219 stores nationwide in four waves after bankruptcy and closures—18 of which are in South Carolina.

The Spartanburg store at 1000 N. Pine St. is set to open in early May.

Two women were charged with murder after 38-year-old Alexander Casull was found dead at WoodSpring Suites Hotel on Frontage Road in Duncan on April 17—police arrested Payton Deal and Latesha Fields in Pennsylvania after finding a stolen vehicle at a local Quality Inn, and they now await extradition to Spartanburg County.

The Spartanburg County Library secured a Revolutionary War flag preserved for over 200 years through an 18-month effort supported by private donors—its blue silk fabric carries 13 gold bars and images of a dog and a snake that mark the standard of the Spartan Regiment.

The flag will be on display in Philadelphia for four to five more months before it is returned to Spartanburg.

Summer camps in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson counties offer a range of programs including sports, arts, and science with sessions running from May through August and early registration starting as early as March 17 — fees vary and financial assistance is available — providing many options for children's summer enrichment.

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.

John Anderson Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary country music of John Anderson with hits spanning decades.