Good morning, Spartanburg.

Spartanburgers will host Sparkle Week at Fifth Third Park from May 5-10, with team staff volunteering each morning for community groups such as Habitat for Humanity and the Spartanburg Humane Society plus local non-profits setting up info tables at game nights during the homestand against the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Gas prices in South Carolina continue to climb as global conflict pushes national averages to about $4.18 a gallon; in Spartanburg County, drivers pay roughly $3.84 a gallon and saving tips are available to manage rising costs + help keep budgets on track.

Residents in Spartanburg should check moist mulch areas during yard work for invasive Asian needle ants (active from March to October) that can cause painful stings and displace native species.

A federal jury awarded over $300K to Chip Bennett (20+ years at SCC) for FMLA retaliation after he took two days off in 2023 to care for his father during emergency surgery at Spartanburg Community College.

South Carolina declared the nation’s largest measles outbreak over on Sunday after 42 days without new cases in Spartanburg County, where most infections affected unvaccinated children.

Health officials said increased vaccination efforts during the six-month outbreak helped end the spread and will guide future prevention measures.

Coach Shane Beamer visited Spartanburg on April 28 to discuss the upcoming NCAA '5-in-5' rule and update that left tackle Jacarrius Peak is recovering while edge rusher Dylan Stewart rests.

He will next speak in Charleston at Holy City Brewery on April 30 at 5 p.m.

Davis Petty earned medalist honors as the Spartanburg Day School boys golf team dominated the SCISA Class 3A state championship on April 28 at The Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina University, winning by 25 strokes with a 135 tournament total.

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.

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.

Tracy Lawrence Live

7:00-9:15 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Check Ticketmaster for pricing — Experience the country music legend Tracy Lawrence perform hits from his extensive career.