Good morning, Spartanburg.

Spartanburg residents are invited to enjoy today by tending to their gardens as May flowers brighten the season (tips cover mowing, dividing perennials, and thinning fruit trees) to help lawns, ornamentals, and vegetable beds flourish.

Upstate Ingles high school boys athlete of the week voting is open until noon on May 7 and covers performances from April 27 through May 3 in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson — with candidates including pitcher Carson Bolemon, who threw a no-hitter, and players noted for home runs and goals.

The Spartanburgers secured a 7-1 win on Friday at Fluor Field with a six-run sixth inning that lifted their morale, and the team will host the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Tuesday for a bobblehead night (tickets available online).

High school softball district brackets for the SCHSL state playoffs have been released with matchups scheduled for today and May 6 across several local districts, as teams like Mauldin and Rock Hill compete for advancement.

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.