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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gaffney grandmother and her twin granddaughters pleaded guilty to federal drug charges as part of a drug ring that used stash houses to distribute methamphetamine & fentanyl, resulting in a combined federal prison sentence of 813 months handed down on May 2. Go Upstate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The new Middle Tyger Education Center is a $19 million early childhood facility being built in Duncan and is set to open in August 2026 with 17 classrooms that will serve 260 children and create 25 new jobs—located on 13 donated acres near Duncan Elementary School. Construction will start in late 2025 as local groups partner on the project to address growing child care needs. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Statehouse negotiators reached an agreement on liquor liability reform that will change how bars and restaurants share damages in drunk driving cases. The bill will lower insurance costs—by adding staff training and new digital ID systems for bars open after midnight—and calls for a broader tort reform discussion in 2026. The Post and Courier
- ➤ The state House passed an income tax reform bill on May 7 that changes the state's tax system — from a three-tier plan to a two-tier system with the first $30,000 taxed at 1.99 percent — and the Senate will consider it in 2026. If passed, the law may cut taxes for 42 percent of earners by 2027. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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Fretwell Market June
9 AM - 1 PM — Fretwell — Free entry — Explore local food, crafts, and community spirit at this vibrant monthly market.
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