Good morning, Spartanburg.

Spartanburg County Parks is hosting a free bike-safety program and helmet giveaway from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 17 (at Tyger River Park, 179 Dillard Road in Duncan); families must attend together with a responsible adult and no registration is needed.

The Peace Center’s 2026-27 season runs from Sept.

2 until June 2 and features diverse acts such as ZZ Top, Gary Clark Jr., and acrobatic shows. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. (peacecenter.org).

The S.C. Drought Response Committee kept all 46 counties in moderate-to-severe drought today despite scattered showers in parts of the Upstate — forecasts predict only 0.25 to 0.5 inches of rain over the next week with gradual improvement expected.

OneSpartanburg, Inc. will host a Voice of Business Brunch that reviews key legislative updates on tax relief and regulatory changes.

The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at The Piedmont Club (361 E. Main St.) and features Will Frierson presenting his session report.

Following Lindsey Graham's fatal aortic dissection, Hillcrest High coach Grant Ramsey recalled experiencing chest tightness and a tearing sensation during the week of April 27 in Simpsonville, which led to prompt hospital care; he is now in recovery and advises anyone with similar symptoms to seek help immediately.

South Carolina health officials reported 16 Cyclospora cases from fresh produce this year and said the infections are not connected to the national outbreak; they urge residents to wash fruits+ vegetables thoroughly to lower infection risks.

Clemson QB coach Tajh Boyd said Vizzina is expected to start against LSU on Sept.

5 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge — he believes that despite his inexperience, support from offensive coordinator Chad Morris and talented teammates could help the Tigers upset the underdogs.

The Hub City Spartanburgers will host Fiesta at Fifth Third Park during their game with the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Friday, July 17 at 7:05 p.m.—fireworks will follow after the game as Ingles promotes Hispanic heritage with ballpark entertainment.

Three Spartanburg college pitchers were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Wofford’s Alex Bouchard was picked in the 14th round, USC Upstate’s Chris Torres in the 16th, and Amp Phillips (from Spartanburg Methodist and USC Upstate) in the 15th round.

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.