Good morning, Spartanburg.

Spartanburg will host its annual Red, White, and Boom Festival on Saturday, July 4 — featuring live music, food vendors and a fireworks finale — while a community celebration at Fairforest Baptist Church will offer free hot dogs and games with a food drive donation option.

Power Up Spartanburg has begun construction on a retail and restaurant incubator along the Mary Black Rail Trail near 351 E.

Henry St. — nine shipping container units will offer small businesses low-cost space as applications remain open through July 10 with info sessions on June 29 and July 7.

Alyssa Byars, an English teacher at Mountain View Preparatory School (895 Springfield Road), was chosen as Spartanburg’s Amazing Teacher for the month by Ingles on June 25.

Nominated by Ashley Miller, she was praised for her dedication to helping students grow both in the classroom and beyond.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed a fox near Grandaddy Drive and Goings Road in Chester tested positive for rabies Tuesday and one person exposed was referred to their healthcare provider (this is the county’s second confirmed case in 2026 among 50 statewide).

South Carolina health officials urge residents to get HIV tests ahead of National HIV Testing Day tomorrow when free screening will be offered at local health departments including Spartanburg County Health.

They warn 16% of those with HIV may be unaware of their status + emphasize early diagnosis.

On June 23, the NCAA approved rules that give Clemson athletes five years over five seasons—ending the use of redshirts except for pregnancy, military service, or religious missions—so football, basketball and other sports may see increased roster flexibility.

Spartanburg's Riley Vaughn was named SC girls' Gatorade Track and Field Player of the Year after winning shot put and discus events at the Class 5A-D1 state championships on June 25.

The junior joins an elite group of Olympic medalists (Sydney McLaughlin, Sanya Richards, and Allyson Felix).

Nature Art Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — Spartanburg Science Center — Fee required — Dive into a week of creativity with nature-themed arts and crafts projects.