Good morning, Spartanburg.

Fast food chains in the Upstate are offering Fourth of July deals for local diners.

Krispy Kreme offers free doughnuts on July 4 for those in red, white, and blue, while Burger King, Sonic Drive-In, Dairy Queen, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Jimmy John’s have limited promotions.

Fifth Third Park will host Spartanburg's Red, White and Boom celebration on Friday, July 4, featuring a parade from Morgan Square, fireworks, and family activities like a burger eating contest and inflatables.

Local vendors will offer food and drinks while live music energizes the event.

Breeze Airways launched new nonstop routes from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport with introductory fares at $59 one way.

Flights to Fort Lauderdale run Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays starting July 2, while Cincinnati flights will begin on July 3.

Cowpens National Battlefield near Chesnee showcases the 1781 Patriot victory with interactive exhibits and guided tours by local historian Phillip Stone, and visitors can join reenactments at the Celebration of Freedom event tomorrow (July 4) at 338 New Pleasant Road in Gaffney.

SCDNR invites public input on deer hunting with dogs by hosting three public meetings held 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 22 (Clemson Pee Dee Recreation Auditorium, Florence), July 27 (Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Auditorium, Orangeburg) and August 10 (Hampton Street Auditorium, Walterboro); online comments are also accepted.

State agencies are urging residents to drive, boat and use fireworks safely over the Fourth of July weekend, with free boat inspections at local ramps planned today and through July 5 – a key reminder ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebrations.

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.