Good morning, Spartanburg.

OneSpartanburg, Inc. urges local employers to order catering from downtown restaurants during the ongoing construction season (which has limited parking and foot traffic) as new projects are set to boost downtown growth by $1.8 billion.

Orders will support local dining options during these changes.

Rick Erwin Dining Group acquired CityRange Steakhouse Grill on July 7; the restaurant will continue serving its American menu at its Greenville and Spartanburg locations while keeping its identity and supporting staff—this move aims for growth and stability.

Lucy Anne’s, a Southern Trattoria offering Southern-inspired Italian dishes, opened on June 30 in downtown Spartanburg at the historic Citizens and Southern Bank building (where the event space remains open).

It serves casual, upscale dining Tuesday to Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m.

On July 7, 2026, Southern Living named Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg as one of the 20 Legendary Burger Joints in the South; the drive-in, operating since 1946 at 255 John B.

White, Sr. Blvd., is famed for its chili cheese A-Plenty burger and record-breaking iced tea sales.

South Carolina shoppers will save on school supplies and more during the Tax-Free Weekend starting Friday, Aug.

7 and ending Sunday, Aug. 9 as eligible items can be purchased without state or local sales tax. The state law helps families prepare for back-to-school.

Spartanburg County Parks has banned e-motos from Tyger River Park at 179 Dillard Road in Duncan and North Spartanburg Park at 1160 Old Furnace Road in Boiling Springs effective today after incidents damaged facilities and raised safety concerns.

Parks staff and law enforcement will enforce the rule.

Woodruff 4-star running back Aiden Gibson flipped his commitment from Penn State to Rutgers and reclassified to the Class of 2026 after announcing his decision on July 7.

He rushed for 1,611 yards and 21 touchdowns last season as Rutgers opens its season on Sept. 3 against UMass.

Chris Harrison was named the official winner of the 2026 BMW Charity Pro-Am Amateur X3 Division in Greenville after a review confirmed his strong performance during tournament play.

Organizers will use enhanced registration review procedures for fairness in future events (Josh Howell was the previous champion).

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.