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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ All lanes on I-26 eastbound near Exit 17 at New Cut Road were blocked by a crash involving an overturned dump truck, and no injuries were reported. WYFF
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lajohn Devarus Gaither pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the killing of Franklin Hines Jr. in 2022 — he is serving a 28-year sentence after Hines was found shot near Cross Anchor Road in Woodruff. WSPA
- ➤ The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that a bicyclist died after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on US 176 near Old Furnace Road in Spartanburg — the call came in at 2:45 a.m. and authorities have not released the victim's identity. WSPA
- ➤ A bicyclist died in a hit-and-run on U.S. 176 near Old Furnace Road in Spartanburg County around 2:45 a.m. Thursday — troopers are now searching for the unknown vehicle that left the scene. WYFF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Effective this school year, teacher starting salaries increased by $1,500 after changes passed at the State House on July 1 — a move meant to help keep teachers in classrooms — while a new Educator Assistance Act with clear contract terms took effect, and Governor McMaster said he will raise starting pay to $50,000 next year. WSPA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a meeting today, Spartanburg City Council heard City Manager Chris Story's update on Morgan Square redevelopment and downtown work, which will postpone the square’s construction and remove about 275 parking spaces along Broad and W Main. The council also discussed moving the clock tower for a streetscaping project and the possibility of creating an exhibit to honor its historic clock + bell. Spartanburg.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams retired from the NFL at 30 after eight seasons. He was drafted in 2017 by the Chargers — he also played with the Jets and Steelers while battling recurring injuries before his announcement on July 17. Go Upstate
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