Good morning, Spartanburg.

Wofford President Dr. Nayef Namhat delivered his emotional farewell address at his final commencement on May 17 (yesterday) at the school in Spartanburg, highlighting education and opportunity for future graduates.

Organizers of the second annual Piedmont Publishing Symposium say writers, publishers, students and recent graduates will attend practical sessions on book publishing at the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts at Wofford College on May 20-21 in Spartanburg.

Tickets cost $79.74 for the full event and $37.74 for Thursday.

USC Upstate's historic softball run ended yesterday with a 9-0 loss to Alabama in the Tuscaloosa Regional final; the Spartans reached their first NCAA regional championship game by winning two elimination games over the weekend.

Coach Chris Hawkins said the team took a big step on the national stage.

Ingles high schools are inviting fans to vote for the boys athlete of the week for performances from May 11-17, with multiple votes allowed until noon on May 21.

Candidates include a shot put record breaker, track stars, and soccer+baseball players.

SCHSL high school baseball and softball championships are set this week; Spartanburg faces Dorman in a Class 5A Division 1 baseball game on May 19 at 6:30 p.m., and elimination games in various classes are scheduled through May 23 — details cover both sports contests.

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.

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.