Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
On Tuesday afternoon, a deputy on Highway 11 near Caldwell Road in the Campobello area tried to stop a vehicle that fled before crashing into a wooded patch—one occupant died while the other was taken to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Spartanburg police are asking for help to locate 17-year-old Anthony McKenny, who was last seen on Saturday when his parents reported seeing him at 10 p.m. on July 5 and video surveillance captured him leaving his apartment in his boxers at 3 a.m.—community members are urged to share any information they have.
South Carolina leads the South in peach production—producing 11% of the nation’s peaches—and hosts a Peach Festival from today until July 19 with a parade at 10 a.m. in Blacksburg and a final concert featuring local bands.
A letter dated May 15 told former sheriff Chuck Wright that he would lose his over $200,000 pay if he stayed on leave; he returned on May 16 and resigned a week later amid an FBI probe into spending, drug use and other concerns.
County officials said state law does not allow pay during leave for constitutional officers — the order also required him to return county property.
City of Spartanburg Music on Main
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Downtown Spartanburg — Free entry — Enjoy a rockin' good time at Spartanburg's most anticipated summer concert series featuring hot local bands.
Moneybagg Yo Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience live hip-hop from Moneybagg Yo, a rising star from South Memphis.
Backyard Movie Nights: Night at the Museum
8-10:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Marriott — Free entry — Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with the family-friendly film Night at the Museum.
Fretwell Market
9 AM - 1 PM — Fretwell — Free entry — Explore seasonal food, local gifts, and artisan crafts at this vibrant community market.
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