Good morning, Spartanburg.

South Carolina native Joseph McGill honors his ancestors by spending nights in over 150 slave dwellings to preserve history and spark reflection — his project will be featured on WYFF 4’s Chronicle: Legacy of Liberty on Thursday, July 2 at 8 p.m.

South Carolina gas prices dropped nearly 20 cents this week, easing costs for local drivers while analysts warn that rising tensions in the Middle East may soon cause prices to spike again.

A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at QuikTrip #1126 on Reidville Rd in Spartanburg remains unclaimed.

The ticket must be claimed at the Columbia Claims Center before 4 p.m. on Friday, June 12 or mailed by Saturday, June 13 to keep the prize for local educational funds.

During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association said proposed legislation would let Medicare cover a blood test as the ASAP Act is discussed on Capitol Hill; it noted that a Ride to End ALZ and a Walk to End Alzheimer’s are set for October.

A skunk near Lorenzo and Lemon Tree roads in Greenwood County and a raccoon near Branchdale Hwy and Gemini Drive in Orangeburg County tested positive for rabies on June 4 with a dog exposed in each now scheduled for quarantine, and officials report no human exposures.

Voters are invited to choose the best high school girls team for SCHSL 2026 spring seasons in a poll open until noon on June 11.

The contest highlights teams from Upstate Ingles with standout records like Crescent softball's championship win and Spartanburg lacrosse's first state title.

Rafe Perich, 24, earned May's minor league Player of the Month honor from the Rangers after hitting .327 with 11 home runs at High-A Hub City and earning a promotion to Double-A Frisco; his 70 total bases marked a Texas minor league record since July 2021.

Voters are invited to choose the best high school boys team of the SCHSL 2026 spring seasons; the poll remains open until noon on June 11.

The competition features eight state champion teams — including Dorman lacrosse, Eastside soccer, and Powdersville soccer.

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.