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Spartanburg
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Strawberry Hill USA, a family-owned farm in Spartanburg County, has been operating for 80 years. It welcomed visitors Wednesday at its parking lot to enjoy fresh strawberries, a cafe, and farm stands that help the farm adapt to weather challenges. WYFF
- ➤ Downtown Spartanburg hosts two family events with road closures: the Crit cycling race starts at 3:15 p.m. May 1 and the Burger Cook-off begins at noon May 2 along West Main and Daniel Morgan, as streets will close beginning Wednesday evening for Crit setup. The Post and Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hub City Press announced that Thomas Pierce's collection, Do You Miss Earth? will be published in spring 2028. The book features witty, imaginative stories about human connection in outer space and cyberspace. Spartanburg.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State forestry officials lifted the burn ban in 12 counties including Spartanburg at 7 a.m. on April 29 following over an inch of rain — burning remains banned in 34 counties where dry conditions persist. The Post and Courier
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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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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.
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