Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
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💼 Business
Airsys Cooling Technologies broke ground on its 264,000-square-foot global headquarters in Woodruff on May 8, bringing a $40 million investment and 215 new jobs to the area.
City leaders expect the project to boost local growth—new housing and other developments are already underway as the population is set to more than double by 2027.
🚨 Crime
Deputies from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a drive-by shooting on Viaduct Road in Spartanburg County where a dark SUV with green wheel lights was seen and a woman was injured while showering—no suspect has been identified.
🌲 Environment
Officials reported that a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 9:05 a.m. Saturday in East Tennessee and was felt across Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens + Spartanburg counties; the USGS said its epicenter was about 21 kilometers southeast of Greenback and warned that aftershocks may occur in the coming days.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck east Tennessee early Saturday—residents in parts of the Upstate and even in Atlanta felt the shaking while little damage was reported, according to the USGS.
🎉 Spartanburg Events
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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.
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.
Fretwell Market June
9 AM - 1 PM — Fretwell — Free entry — Explore local food, crafts, and community spirit at this vibrant monthly market.
🏠 Spartanburg Real Estate
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