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Spartanburg
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local attorney Valerie Fulton appeared on Jeopardy! on Friday, May 15 after a month of studying with flash cards and buzzer practice, fulfilling a lifelong goal and honoring her late mother's memory while making her hometown proud. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport plans to replace its 1962 air traffic control tower later this year — a move that will support terminal expansion with new gates and amenities — and the project is slated for completion by 2030. Go Upstate
- ➤ Governor McMaster ordered flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 15 to honor law enforcement officers killed or injured in duty+ the move was part of Peace Officers Memorial Day during National Police Week. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Upstate high school boys showed strong performances at the SCHSL track championships in Columbia from May 14 to May 16. Standouts such as Spartanburg’s Torrean Davis and others won in events including the long jump and 110 hurdles — a week of top results in state competition. Go Upstate
- ➤ At the SCHSL girls track and field state championships (held May 14-16 in Columbia), Dorman's Rebecca Okebe won hurdles and the 400 meters while Spartanburg's Riley Vaughn triumphed in the shot put and discus, spotlighting top high school talent. Go Upstate
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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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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.
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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.
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Taking Back Sunday Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with legendary rock band Taking Back Sunday in the heart of Spartanburg.
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