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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg School District 3 and USC Upstate have partnered to launch TEACHSpartanburg, the first teacher pathway program in Spartanburg that lets high school students earn an associate's and a bachelor's degree in two years. Today, students will gain hands-on classroom experience through student teaching assignments and mentorship programs in District 3 (a key step to ease the local teacher shortage). Spartanburg.com
- ➤ Students at Limestone University are frustrated as they await a final decision from the board meeting today at the Hines and Riggins Center amid severe financial uncertainty — the school needs $6 million in immediate support. Freshmen and other students expressed concern that funding delays and mixed donation news could force major changes to their academic plans. WSPA
- ➤ Limestone University in Gaffney announced on April 29 that it will end its on-campus and online programs by the end of the current academic semester after failing to secure $6 million in funding—200 supporters pledged $2.1 million during its fundraising campaign. The school will help current students transfer to other colleges and host its final graduation on May 3 at Fullerton Auditorium. The Post and Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rachel's Bridge in the Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve reopened on April 16 after heavy rains and flooding damaged its structure in March—SPACE repaired the bridge at a cost of $75,000 and stabilized the creek bank. A ribbon cutting to celebrate the work is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. May 16 at 1085 Woodburn Road. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SCDOT will close the SC 290 bridge over I-85 in Spartanburg County at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, to complete final pavement markings and signal adjustments for its new Diverging Diamond Interchange (a detour using I-85 is in effect) until work is complete (bridge reopening will follow once all repairs are finished). WSPA
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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TJ Jeter Band Performance
6-9 p.m. — Fretwell — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music from seasoned musician TJ Jeter and his band.
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