Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
NorthMark Compute and Cloud will hold a tele-town hall at 6 p.m. June 24 to answer questions about its planned 457-megawatt data center on Pine Street — residents can sign up by 3 p.m. June 23.
They plan to attend the DES public hearing at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium June 25.
Pinnacle Partnerships broke ground on a new Courtyard by Marriott hotel near Westgate Mall in Spartanburg amid rising room demand, officials said.
The project marks the latest development in the local hospitality scene.
After 550 days of rebuilding following a fire that destroyed the restaurant and the owner’s home in Mauldin, Wholy Smoke Family Restaurant reopens.
Customers can visit at W. Butler Street — with hours Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Spartanburg leaders announced plans to create a new art installation to permanently honor Black Lives Matter as the 2020 mural fades amid ongoing construction.
They expect to have a concept later this year at the corner of West Broad + South Church.
Spartanburg will mark Juneteenth with two downtown events: a Friday block party on S.
Daniel Morgan Avenue from 6 to 10 p.m. and a Saturday festival at Barnet Park from 4 to 10 p.m. — residents should check the City calendar for parking, road closures and weather updates.
Veterinarians and cattle farmers in Gaffney are monitoring concerns over the New World screwworm + a pest affecting livestock while officials say food safety remains secure.
The USDA reported 12 cases in parts of Texas and New Mexico, and local farmers expect continued surveillance to keep beef supplies stable.
School superintendents met on June 16 at a OneSpartanburg forum and discussed plans to manage rapid growth in local school districts including building new schools and sharing resources to handle rising enrollment and secure balanced funding.
Randall Gary, superintendent of Spartanburg District Five, announced he will retire in December after leading rapid growth with new schools and a football stadium.
The board will soon begin its search for a replacement to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Tropical Storm Arthur formed in the Gulf and will bring unsettled weather to South Carolina later this week.
Meteorologists advise residents to brace for heavy rain, gusty winds and increased rip current risk.
Aldi is recalling 58,405 cases of Park St. Deli Macaroni and Cheese due to undeclared soy lecithin—affecting nearly 56 local stores—and customers with soy allergies should discard the product and ask for a refund.
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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