Good morning, Spartanburg.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol said a 2009 Nissan Sedan going west went off Martins Lake Road around 12:15 a.m. Saturday and struck a ditch and tree—killing the passenger while the driver's condition remains unconfirmed.

The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office asked the public to help find 80-year-old Gerald Gleen Sparks, who was last seen on July 11 at 1:30 p.m. leaving his Roebuck home for pool in Spartanburg—he had not taken his medications for two days and his blue 2018 Hyundai Elantra missing its rear bumper was recorded traveling through Georgia, Tennessee and into North Carolina with a last camera hit at 1:18 p.m. Saturday.

The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 80-year-old Gerald Glenn Sparks, a man with dementia who was last seen leaving his Roebuck home on Hobbysville Road at about 1:30 p.m. on July 11 and whose blue 2018 Hyundai Elantra was later seen traveling through Georgia and Tennessee before entering North Carolina where he was recorded at 1:18 p.m.—residents are urged to call law enforcement with any information.

Sen. Josh Kimbrell faces a civil lawsuit filed by Frank George Rogers on July 11 in the 13th Judicial Circuit Court that alleges he diverted over $2 million from his co-owned aviation business into his campaign accounts—Kimbrell recently announced his run for governor in 2026 and called the suit lawfare from a disgruntled business partner.

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.