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Spartanburg
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Prisma Health Dragon Boat Festival was held Saturday at Lake Hartwell where 24 teams raced to raise $500,000 for cancer research for the Prisma Health Cancer Institute & its support programs. The event marked the second highest fundraiser in its 20-year history. WYFF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SCHSL boys soccer state playoffs brackets have been released for divisions from Class 5A to Class A, with games scheduled from May 4 to May 23. Fans can follow local teams’ seeding details as they prepare for upcoming state championships. Go Upstate
- ➤ Dorman boys lacrosse beat Spartanburg 11-9 on May 2 when freshman Ben Jurek scored a late goal to secure an Upper State championship berth. The Cavaliers (12-3) will host either No. 2 seed Clover or Mauldin on May 5 to earn a state title game spot. Go Upstate
- ➤ The SCHSL posted the baseball state playoff brackets for May 4-5 across classes 5A to A. In Class 5A Division 1, one game features No. 11 Spring Valley versus No. 6 Spartanburg, with other matchups & teams in double elimination rounds across various districts. Go Upstate
- ➤ Spartanburg football running back Trenton Lynch announced on May 1 his commitment to Rutgers, with his senior season set to begin Aug. 21 at Gaffney. Go Upstate
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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