Good morning, Spartanburg.

Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, Inc. will cut 110 positions at its Greer facility by July 5, marking the second round of layoffs in the area amid local restructuring.

On May 6, regular gas in South Carolina averaged $4.19—set lower than the US average of $4.54—as global oil supplies were strained by a conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysts said price swings may continue as diplomatic efforts evolve.

Kratom users and law enforcement in South Carolina are calling for clearer rules amid a surge in potent, plant-based products; Gov. McMaster recently signed a bill to regulate manufacturing and sales (including fines), and a House bill may soon classify kratom as a Schedule I substance.

Utz recalled nine potato chip products on May 6 due to a possible salmonella risk from a seasoning with dry milk powder from a supplier linked to other recalls, urging consumers to discard the items and call Utz Customer Care for more details.

On May 5, Dorman boys lacrosse beat Clover 11-10 in triple overtime at Cavalier Stadium to win the 5A Division 1 Upper State championship (with a 13-3 record) and will play for the state title on May 9 at Irmo High School.

The Spartanburgers scored seven early runs at Fifth Third Park on Tuesday night + the Wilmington Blue Rocks rallied for a 14-8 win to start the series.

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer joked about missing three FaceTime calls from Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on May 2 (when Swinney attended a George Strait concert).

Beamer’s fan tour included a final stop on May 6 near Segra Park, where Swinney hosted his last offseason event.

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.

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.