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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Data from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety shows Spartanburg County leads the state with 31 traffic fatalities while Greenville and Anderson counties report 15 and 10 deaths respectively — officials said many of these crashes can be prevented if drivers slow down and obey speed limits. WSPA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AESC paused construction on its $1.6B battery factory in Florence due to policy and market uncertainty and has invested over $1B into the project — the company plans to resume work and create 1,600 jobs when conditions improve. BMW said its Woodruff facility will still begin high-voltage battery module production in 2026. WSPA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Multiple family-friendly festivals will take place in the Upstate this June—events range from the Greenville Mimosa Festival on June 7 and a wedding expo on June 10 to a hair and yoga festival later in the month, offering live music, food vendors and cultural displays in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 BMW Charity Pro-Am will end a four-week run on the Korn Ferry Tour with matches played at Thornblade — Spartanburg’s Carolina Country Club serving as a satellite course. The event will feature celebrities such as Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Kearse, and Ryan Leaf playing alongside professional and amateur golfers while benefiting charities like Carolina Adaptive Golf. WSPA
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Fretwell Market June
9 AM - 1 PM — Fretwell — Free entry — Explore local food, crafts, and community spirit at this vibrant monthly market.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Travis Tritt Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 for Alcove Upgrade — Enjoy a night of classic country music in a relaxed atmosphere with pre-show cocktails.
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Sparkle City R&B Fest
7:00–11:59 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Tickets on sale NOW! — Enjoy a night of classic R&B hits from Midnight Star, Cameo, Lakeside, Club Nouveau, and Doug E Fresh.
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Southeast Crab Feast
5-7:30 p.m. — Duncan Estate — Ticket required — Enjoy all-you-can-eat blue crabs in a family-friendly atmosphere with music.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 30th - July 2nd — Upward Star Center — $97 fee for observing coaches — Boost your basketball skills and confidence at this high-intensity youth camp in Spartanburg.
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