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Spartanburg
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Go Upstate
- ➤ 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. Go Upstate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WYFF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Go Upstate
- ➤ 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. Spartanburg.com
- ➤ 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. 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
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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