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Spartanburg
Monday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fernando Ortiz, 30, died after crashing his motorcycle into a utility pole Saturday night on the eastbound side of John B. White Sr. Blvd.—a forensic exam is scheduled for today as Spartanburg PD investigates the crash. WSPA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Logan Street last night at 7:45 p.m., Spartanburg police responded to a shooting where they found a man mowing his lawn who suffered multiple gunshot wounds—he later died at the hospital and four men were seen running from the scene. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission named Kevin E. Howell, I.A.P., C.M. as the new president and CEO of the airport district, effective January 10th. He will serve as executive vice president until then and will lead efforts in airport operations, capital projects, and public safety. Spartanburg.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ As temperatures rise into the 80s, locals can cool off at lakes, water parks, and splash pads across the Upstate—options include Lake Broadway in Anderson, 7th Inning SplashPark in Piedmont, and splash pads in Spartanburg at Barnet Park and Airport Park. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SCHSL announced the boys’ and girls’ soccer state championships will take place from May 22 to May 24 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, with games starting on May 22 at 2 p.m. and additional matches on May 23 and May 24, featuring contests in several classes. Fans can buy in-person tickets for $15 (children 5 and under free) or stream the games on the NFHS Network for $11.99 per month. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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