Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
Gas prices remain on the rise as May 27 numbers show a national average of $4.459 and South Carolina’s average at $4.058, impacting drivers before busy summer travel—lowest prices can be found at select warehouse clubs and discount stations in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson.
The HireSouthCarolina Alumni Career Fair, a free event connecting job seekers and employers from regional and statewide institutions, will run on Tuesday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center (1 Exposition Drive).
High school students can register for USC Upstate’s three-day Summer Cyber Camp until Sunday, May 31.
The camp runs from June 15 to 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hodge Building Cyber Security Lab + features national CyberPatriot curriculum and local professional insights.
Heavy rains in past days have not ended severe drought, as Upstate showers and thunderstorms continue today and will persist through the week (with brief drying on Friday).
Meteorologists say uneven rainfall is unlikely to ease water shortages regionwide.
A gubernatorial debate at Wofford College in Spartanburg featured candidates Rom Reddy, Rep. Ralph Norman, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Rep. Nancy Mace — Baker Maultsby explained the key issues.
Walmart is recalling Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning today for potential salmonella contamination linked to a powdered milk recall; customers should dispose of the product and call Blackstone Products + request a replacement.
After a 7-3 loss on May 27 to Chapin at home, T.L.
Hanna will try to rally in a 6:30 p.m. game on May 28 to keep its championship hopes alive.
Byrnes lost two games to Summerville on May 27 in its attempt for a repeat state title, while Crescent won a tight Game 1 of its Class 3A series against Hanahan at Crescent High School and will play Game 2 today at 6 p.m.—a win could secure its 20th championship.
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.
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.
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.
Jill Sprague & The Daylight Concert
6-9 p.m. — Fretwell — $10 — Experience an evening of local Folk Rock/Americana melodies performed by Jill Sprague and her band.
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