Good morning, Spartanburg.

Navy veteran Dan Lollis served 20 years before he retired in 2012; he trained in Meridian and worked on the U.S.S.

Ronald Reagan where he saw 9/11 and early airstrikes in Afghanistan — he later earned a bachelor’s degree in 2015 and now works as a defense contractor — while crediting his wife for her support.

Asian needle ants, seen in the Southeast since 1932, are increasing in numbers and are active in the Upstate from March through late October—experts say their stings can trigger severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis—and residents are urged to be cautious in moist, wooded areas.

Global Virus Network has called for increased H5N1 surveillance and biosecurity as experts warn the virus may mutate—even though only four mild human cases have been reported nationally.

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said it is using routine bird, dairy, and wastewater testing and will notify the public if any human cases occur.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big Time Wrestling

8-9:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience wrestling legends including Bret The Hitman Hart in an electrifying night of action.