Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg County Police responded to a shooting on Arbour Lane around 8:05 p.m. Sunday in a dispute between family members — the victim was taken to a hospital with their condition still unknown. WYFF
- ➤ A heavy police presence was reported in Chesnee when the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a man on his roof on Hummingbird Lane—he was experiencing a mental health episode. WSPA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ USC Upstate opened its first food forest on campus as part of its Earth Day 2025 celebration, adding over 300 plants to nourish Spartan Pantry and boost agroforestry education. The university secured multiple grants for waste reduction and urban gardening while hosting community activities like yoga, duck races, and seed planting—demonstrating resilience after setbacks such as Hurricane Helene. Spartanburg.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school baseball playoffs are underway as first round games take place today in the SCHSL double elimination tournament—local teams such as Spartanburg face off in matchups while future rounds are scheduled for May 6, May 10, May 14, May 15, and May 17 across multiple classes and districts. The brackets cover contests from Class AAAAA to Class AA that will see teams like Byrnes, Clover, and J.L. Mann advance in the tournament. Go Upstate
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
2-4 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Free admission — Celebrate the courage of cancer survivors with food, music, and community spirit.
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