Good morning, Spartanburg.

Multiple events to honor America's 250th anniversary occur in Spartanburg on July 4 with the free Red, White, and Boom Festival at Morgan Square at 2 p.m., a community celebration at Fairforest Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m., and river tube floating near 250 Phifer Line.

BMW Group completed its $1.7 billion investment in local operations and held the Home of X event Tuesday, June 30 at Plant Spartanburg, marking expansion of both plants.

The event premiered the all-new BMW X5 + confirmed U.S. assembly of its first electric model in late 2026.

May U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed that South Carolina private-sector employees earned an average of $33.07 per hour and a weekly paycheck of $1,121.07, placing the state near the middle among Southeast states while Greenville County led in overall employment with over 300,000 workers.

Chapman Cultural Center + Spartanburg Science Center will host STEM Spotlight Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 4 at 200 East Saint John St, where children and young adults can learn from STEM professionals through hands-on activities.

Officials say extreme drought and a heat dome may raise wildfire risks from fireworks that could impact Fourth of July celebrations later this week in South Carolina; forecasts call for near triple-digit temperatures on July 3 and 4 with slight chances of rain statewide.

With temperatures rising to near 100°F and potentially 115°F, experts recommend residents set their thermostats at 78°F during summer and 85°F when away while using fans and window coverings to reduce energy bills (tips include sealing cracks and closing blinds).

As temperatures soar later this week, residents can cool off by visiting local waterparks, splash pads, and pools for family-friendly fun; options include Simpsonville’s Discovery Island and Spartanburg’s community center.

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.