Good morning, Spartanburg.

Stride For 135 Run/Walk will occur from Thursday, May 28 through Saturday, May 30 at Rail Yard Community Park (353 Forest Ave) to raise suicide awareness, featuring options such as the Strider walk, a 135 Challenge with medals and swag, and a relay; registration closes on May 28 at 9 a.m.

Virginia Richards will speak at Hub City Bookshop on May 14 from 6 to 7 p.m., discussing her new book, The Inner Passage, with Dr. Melissa Walker in a literary conversation for all ages & RSVP details are available online.

Today, gas prices in South Carolina remained above $4 as calls for a temporary federal tax suspension emerged amid rising global oil supply tensions+ Spartanburg drivers now face higher pump prices as market shifts continue to impact costs.

Breeze Airways will add new non-stop flights from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and Cincinnati starting in July, with Fort Lauderdale flights beginning July 2 on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays and Cincinnati flights starting July 3 on Mondays + Fridays.

South Carolina public health officials say hantavirus risk is very low since the state has not recorded any cases since 2000, even as a North Carolina resident was exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship.

The department advises residents to follow basic hygiene tips and trust reliable sources — go travel.

Woodruff four-star running back Aiden Gibson committed to Penn State on May 12, choosing the school over South Carolina.

He announced his decision at Tap Three in Woodruff & is ranked 7th in the state for the 2027 class.

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.

Cancer Survivors Day Celebration

2-4 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Free admission — Celebrate the courage and perseverance of cancer survivors with food, music, and fun activities.

City of Spartanburg's Music on Main

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Morgan Square — Free entry — Experience the hottest bands while enjoying community spirit in downtown Spartanburg.