Good morning, Spartanburg.

Downtown Spartanburg is hosting a busy weekend as the Criterium bike races, which began April 30 and continue today with road closures on Main, Broad, Converse, Liberty, Church and Dunbar streets, plus the Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off is set for May 2 to support Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas.

April in the Upstate was full of vibrant events as local sports, arts festivals and community gatherings took place in Greenville, Anderson, and Spartanburg.

The best photos capture moments from Banana Ball games, dance competitions and family festivals that energized the region last month.

Spartanburg Water is asking Landrum customers to cut back on water use amid severe drought.

Residents are urged to repair leaks, install water-saving fixtures, and follow watering schedules—Thursday and Sunday for some and Wednesday and Saturday for others—to help save water.

Recent thunderstorms provided much-needed rain that lifted the burn ban in 12 Upstate counties beginning Apr.

29 — however, Greenville County and nearby areas remain in extreme drought.

The state Department of Environmental Services will hold a public hearing on NorthMark data center’s request for increased power after Senator Shane Martin raised concerns about grid reliability, air quality, and water usage.

The hearing will be scheduled once the draft permit is issued.

French Broad Chocolates issued a recall on several Bette’s Bake Sale products due to a labeling error that switched allergen information on two bonbon tasting guides—items sold both online and in local stores may contain undeclared nuts.

The recall covers batches with dates from June 22 to June 30.

Spartanburg County Peaches will launch their summer collegiate baseball season this May at Jim Everhart Field in Inman — the team’s name honors local baseball legacy and peach farming history, with schedule and ticket details coming soon.

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.