Good morning, Spartanburg.

Blue Moon Specialty Foods began as a farmer’s market vendor 20 years ago and now thrives from its new bodega on Daniel Morgan in Spartanburg.

The business serves breakfast, lunch and dinner while growing its wholesale line amid downtown redevelopment (with plans for a spot in the new government complex).

South Carolina celebrates America's 250th anniversary with events across the Upstate; in Travelers Rest the TR250 Celebration Weekend (June 26–27) features a new statue unveiling of Revolutionary War heroine Dicey Langston and a drone show finale, while Greer hosts Freedom Blast today at 6 p.m. with skydivers and family activities.

State environmental officials said NorthMark’s power plant project meets technical standards even as residents at a public hearing (held at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on June 25) raised concerns about air and noise pollution.

South Carolina laws require anyone 16+ to purchase consumer fireworks and ban high-power items like bottle rockets, cherry bombs, and M-80s on public property including parks and near sensitive sites; residents gearing up for Fourth of July celebrations should verify local rules to ensure safe, legal use.

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.