Good morning, Spartanburg.

South Carolina regular gas fell to $3.87 per gallon on June 2 — well below the national average as global oil concerns persist.

Local drivers should check local stations for the best prices today.

USA Rare Earth announced nearly 500 new jobs in Cherokee County by choosing Bailey Park in Blacksburg for its 1.2 billion dollar operation, which will produce magnets made from neodymium iron boron and refined rare earth metals.

Operations will begin in April 2028.

Energy experts advise setting thermostats to 78°F for summer cooling + 85°F for empty homes to reduce energy costs as rising temperatures signal a hotter season in Spartanburg.

NOAA and weather experts say hurricane season is underway today, with calm conditions so far (El Niño may reduce storm formation).

Crews are training and emergency managers advise residents to review preparedness plans as the season runs until Nov. 30.

Cherokee County EMS is recruiting 60 new staff for a response unit set to begin July 1 in Gaffney after receiving state-of-the-art ambulances; the City of Gaffney will also require clearly visible address numbers on properties by July 1 to help emergency responders.

Park officials banned electric motorcycles from Tyger River Park + North Spartanburg Park on Tuesday, June 2, after a rise in incidents that caused damage and safety concerns.

Enforcement is by park staff and local police, and electric bicycles are allowed if under 10 mph.

South Carolina lawmakers are debating restrictions on where and how intoxicating hemp products may be sold to protect families from delta-8 THC — a potent form with documented risks.

Palmetto Family Alliance warns that if Congress reopens the federal loophole, state measures will lose their impact.

Upstate Ingles has opened a poll for the high school girls athlete of the week with multiple votes allowed until noon on June 4.

Voters can choose standout athletes such as Reyna Parker from Crescent based on key plays at the state championships.

The BMW Charity Pro-AM golf tournament added new celebrity players and set its schedule to begin on Thursday, June 4, at the Country Club and Thornblade Club — play will continue through Sunday with live rounds on Golf Channel.

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.