Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
Main & Mill Grill in Inman hosts a chili cookoff fundraiser today at 6 p.m. to support Greenville officer Diana Munoz, who survived a crash that took her wife and parents; the event includes a raffle and silent auction to help cover her expenses.
Retail giant Walmart will remodel its Boiling Springs, Clemson and Simpsonville stores later this year as part of a $536 million plan to upgrade pharmacies, digital services and product displays across South Carolina.
The changes are part of a statewide five-year program aimed at enhancing local shopping experiences.
Updated figures show all counties remain in drought with about a third in extreme conditions although recent storms eased issues briefly — today high temperatures are expected with scattered showers until tomorrow, and a developing El Niño might lead to either a drier summer or more rain.
Southside Christian baseball won its fifth straight SCHSL title yesterday at Sabre Park — rallying to beat Oceanside Collegiate 8-7 in a best-of-three series sweep and joining only two teams with five consecutive championships.
On May 28, Dorman baseball beat James Island 9-4 in Game 1 of the Class 5A-D1 state championship series at Dorman, with junior pitcher Connor Wells striking out six in five innings and freshman outfielder Carter Nash hitting the only home run.
Game 2 was scheduled for May 29 at James Island.
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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