Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
Guthrie's Golden Fried Chicken Fingers will open its second South Carolina location in Greer tomorrow at 2 p.m. at 1308 W.
Wade Hampton Blvd—featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an eating contest between Riverside and Greer high school football teams while serving a simple menu daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Spartanburg police say on Sunday after 1 p.m. they found a white man dead next to an open U-Haul truck near the Valero gas station on John B White Sr. Boulevard—items like a mattress, a purple bra and a cell phone were nearby as officials call the death suspicious.
Spartanburg police investigated an employee at Spill the Beans who was tricked into transferring thousands after a scammer posing as a police officer instructed her to empty registers, tip jars, lock box, and withdraw cash from her bank – the owner declined to press charges as the investigation continues.
On May 26, Parella’s Pals featured a raccoon art piece titled 'Rocky Raccoon’s Starry Night' by Olive Cook from Mauldin Elementary School.
Spartanburg County Senator Josh Kimbrell (R) said that even though former Sheriff Chuck Wright resigned Friday due to health concerns amid ongoing investigations, the sheriff’s office will continue serving the community with a new interim sheriff and trusted deputies.
The Hub City Spartanburgers announced that they will retire Jake Burger’s No. 21 jersey at Fifth Third Park on July 29 as part of Baseball is for Everyone Night.
The ceremony honors Burger’s effort to raise awareness for Down syndrome—supporting his family’s foundation.
USC Upstate baseball earned the No. 4 seed in the Clemson Regional after winning the Big South Championship on May 24 at Truist Point in High Point.
The team, now on a six-game win streak, will face Clemson first in the double elimination tournament — its debut NCAA Tournament appearance.
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.
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.
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.
Fretwell Market June
9 AM - 1 PM — Fretwell — Free entry — Explore local food, crafts, and community spirit at this vibrant monthly market.
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.
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.
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.
South Carolina 48 Hour Film Project Screening and Awards
3-8 p.m. — Wofford College Leonard Theatre — Free entry — Experience a showcase of creative short films crafted in just 48 hours by local filmmakers.
CrossWord Youth Camp
2:30 AM — Truth Chapel — $ — Youth ages 4-18 are invited for a day of fun and learning at this youth camp.
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