Good morning, Spartanburg.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.