Good morning, Spartanburg.

AFL earned five 2025 South Carolina Manufacturers & Commerce Plant Safety Awards for its Spartanburg facilities after recording incident rates lower than the statewide average, and Larry Pearlman said the honors reflect the company’s commitment to a safe workplace.

Ace Hardware is running its Hometown Days event with Father’s Day deals, including $230 off a Traeger grill and savings on outdoor essentials available at local stores until Father’s Day.

Ace Rewards members enjoy exclusive offers on select home improvement items.

Cribbs Kitchen locations in Spartanburg and Duncan will start serving customers on Mondays in July as part of a management update that brings Jamie Cribb back to lead culinary changes.

The shift supports the group’s latest effort to expand local dining options.

Aldi is offering free blind box grocery bundles daily from June 22 to 25 at noon ET via AldiBlindBox.com and is testing new store designs while building a new location in Camden (projected to open summer) and another in Bluffton to expand its SC presence.

Hub City Bookshop will host author E.

Davis Enloe in conversation with local artist Mimi Wyche today at 6:00 p.m. to discuss his new novel Into the Night Woods and sign books (free event) at 186 W Main Street.

Local environmental officials warn that invasive hammerhead worms, known for their toxic skin, may soon threaten gardens by eating earthworms.

Residents are advised to report sightings and use a sealed plastic bag with vinegar & freeze for 48 hours to dispose of them safely.

Upstate girls sports fans can vote for the best season by choosing among teams like Dorman volleyball, Crescent softball, Greenville girls basketball, Woodmont girls volleyball, J.L.

Mann girls soccer, Pickens girls volleyball and Powdersville girls volleyball; the poll closes Thursday at noon.

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.