Good morning, Spartanburg.

A Greenwood man pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he fled a traffic stop on the S.C.

Highway 72 bypass, hit an SUV, and struck an 85-year-old veteran who later died — he drove at 68 mph in a 35 mph zone with a blood-alcohol level of .109.

Several Spartanburg venues will host live music events in August—spanning rock, acoustic, and family-friendly shows—and the schedule features a Stevie Wonder tribute benefit on Aug.

10 at FR8yard along with a Jazz in the Garden on Aug. 30 at Indigo Hall.

FabLogix announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County with a $9.8 million investment, creating 150 new jobs by opening a new facility covering 150,000 square feet at 201 Commerce Court in Duncan (operations are already online).

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits and awarded a $150,000 set-aside grant to the county.

The tax-free shopping weekend for school items begins Friday, August 1 at 12 a.m., letting shoppers in Spartanburg save up to 7% by exempting many back-to-school supplies from state and local taxes—major retailers like Target are also offering extra discounts on essentials such as backpacks and notebooks.

Spartanburg will soon have six dedicated pickleball courts at Duncan Park as the city converts two existing tennis courts; the project will repair storm-damaged fencing and cost nearly $97,000 — partly funded by federal stimulus money — with the courts opening by the end of September.

Fretwell Market

9 AM - 1 PM — Fretwell — Free entry — Explore seasonal food, local gifts, and artisan crafts at this vibrant community market.

Lawson Brothers Band Live Performance

7 PM - 1 AM — Local Hiker Pub — Entry details not specified — Enjoy a high-energy blend of country music from the dynamic Lawson Brothers DUO.

Free Shred Event for Financial Privacy

9 AM – 1 PM — South Carolina Federal Credit Union — Free event — Protect your privacy while donating to the Harvest Hope Food Bank.