Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hub City Writers Project will host a 1000 Words of Summer Write-In with New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at its downtown press office + tickets are $5 with limited seating. Spartanburg.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state has maintained a severe drought as Spartanburg Water asks customers to follow voluntary water restrictions from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. today due to record low rainfall, and officials say twice the normal weekly rain is needed to improve conditions (impacting local farms and water supplies). 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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