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Spartanburg
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Spartanburg man, 28-year-old Tyleek Johnson, was sentenced to 55 years for double murder and related charges from a 2020 robbery that led to the deaths of Kelli Curran and Timothy Thompson II, with additional convictions for armed robbery, burglary, and weapons offenses to be served concurrently. WSPA
- ➤ Jessica Strachan, 31, from Spartanburg County pleaded guilty on May 14 to murdering her former boyfriend Devanta Alzondrae Griffin after his body was found near Roebuck in 2022—she was sentenced to 35 years in prison with credit for 1,127 days served. Go Upstate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students across the Upstate are set to finish school as summer nears—Spartanburg County schools will close on Friday, May 23 while other districts conclude classes later in May or early June. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ J.L. Mann boys tennis won their fourth straight Class AAAAA state championship—finishing a perfect 27-0 season—after beating Wando 5-1 on May 16 at the Carolina Indoor Tennis Center in Columbia. Go Upstate
- ➤ Former Spartanburg Methodist baseball coach Tim Wallace died May 16 at age 64 after a nine-month fight with brain cancer—he coached for 34 years, winning 1,351 games and earning hall of fame honors. Go Upstate
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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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City of Spartanburg's Music on Main
9:30 p.m. — Morgan Square — Free entry — Enjoy a-rockin' good time with live music from the hottest bands in downtown Spartanburg.
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Vince Gill Concert
7-9 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 Upgrade Available — Enjoy a night of world-class country music from a legendary artist known for his songwriting and guitar skills.
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Faith for Fathers Family 5K
12-2 p.m. — Spartanburg, SC — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Father's Day weekend with the 8th annual 5K run supporting family and faith.
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