Daily
Spartanburg
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners can prepare during National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 3–9, by updating emergency kits and home policies. Experts advise cleaning yards to remove wind‐borne items and checking property for improvements before the season begins. WYFF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new gallery displays top photos from proms across the Upstate (captured at Bleckley Station in downtown Anderson and the Greenville Convention Center) between April 10 and May 2. Students celebrated with dancing, photo booths and live music. Go Upstate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices increased on May 4 with local averages at $4.005—below the $4.457 national rate—according to AAA. Rising crude oil costs and Middle Eastern tensions (which restrict flows in the Strait of Hormuz) are expected to keep fuel prices volatile. Go Upstate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Some SC taxpayers charged penalties and interest during the COVID-19 pandemic could be owed refunds after a federal court ruling extended tax deadlines for 2019–2022 to July 10, 2023. Eligible taxpayers must file protective claims by July 10, 2026 — a final deadline to preserve their refund rights. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Spartanburg girls lacrosse team won the SCHSL Class 5A Division 1 Upper State championship — defeating J.L. Mann 18-3 on Monday, May 4. 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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KC and The Sunshine Band Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Tickets available through Ticketmaster — Dance to the legendary sounds of KC and The Sunshine Band, the founder of the dance revolution.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There are always two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.
~ J.P. Morgan
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