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Spartanburg
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg Community College is hosting Military Appreciation Weekend at Fifth Third Park on Sunday, May 24 at 6:35 p.m. to offer fans a chance to take a veteran to the ball game, enjoy in-game tributes plus patriotic ceremonies with post-game fireworks marking the celebration. Go Upstate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg Art Museum is showing Jeff Whipple: The Wows of the Nows, a fifty-year retrospective on view through Aug. 28 that surveys work from 1976 to 2026 (free admission Tuesday through Saturday). Spartanburg.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dorman High celebrated its largest graduating class in South Carolina with 904 graduates on May 20 at Dorman Cavalier Stadium in Roebuck, where principal Bryant Roberson highlighted the historic milestone and valedictorian Clay Ollinger will study Biomedical Engineering at Clemson University (Spartanburg County School District Six). Go Upstate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg Water is asking residents to conserve water amid a severe drought, even as a data center on Pine Street (using 460,000 gallons per day) is set to start operations later this year. Customers are urged to follow specific outdoor watering schedules and limit nonessential uses to reduce evaporation. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina law says people aged 16 and older can buy and use consumer fireworks but bans items like M-80s and bottle rockets, and prohibits fireworks near churches, hospitals, public beaches & gas stations. Residents planning Memorial Day celebrations should check local rules before purchasing fireworks. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation is hosting softball and baseball tournaments over Memorial Weekend with games scheduled for May 23-24 at North Spartanburg Park in Boiling Springs and Tyger River Park in Duncan, attracting teams and spectators who may boost local business traffic. Spartanburg.com
- ➤ Today, the Hub City Spartanburgers start Memorial Day weekend at Fifth Third Park. On Saturday, they will play as the Spartan Regiment to honor Revolutionary War soldiers with a reenactment between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. and hold a Super Fireworks Show on Sunday for America’s 250th anniversary. Spartanburg.com
- ➤ After a 4-0 loss in the state championship at Memorial Stadium on May 21, St. Joseph’s Catholic girls soccer remains confident it will return next season — coach Katie Martin praised the young squad and supportive seniors. Go Upstate
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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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UnderCover Jazz Performance
6-9 p.m. — Fretwell — Free entry — Enjoy smooth jazz covers and arrangements of popular tunes by the local group Undercover Jazz.
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Garrison Keillor Concert
6-9 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an enchanting evening of storytelling and music with Garrison Keillor.
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