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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office are asking local residents for help to identify a man—whose vehicle was seen on surveillance footage and who is linked with thefts at new construction sites in the Lyman area. WYFF
- ➤ A man was hospitalized after he suffered at least one gunshot wound early Wednesday morning on Prince Street in Spartanburg County—deputies reported no public threat and no arrests have been made as the shooting remains under investigation. WSPA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg native Celia Weston, a veteran actress with a 40-year career including her breakthrough on 'Alice,' stars as Mama Margaret in Leanne Morgan’s new Netflix comedy 'Leanne,' streaming today. The show follows a Southern mom starting over after her husband’s affair and highlights Weston’s seasoned performance—tying her storied career to a fresh, local narrative. Go Upstate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Gray Court homeowner is battling mysterious sinkholes that raise concerns for nearby properties and an active railway line — he filled a previous hole with over 60 bags of gravel and 80 bags of topsoil. Jeremy Welsh said the South Carolina Geological Survey will check his property next week — he remains alert as another sinkhole appears near his fence. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office has asked the South Carolina Secretary of State to audit the Crime Stoppers program after an internal review discovered financial irregularities that could not be verified—Sheriff’s Lt. Graham McLellan said—while the department remains committed to transparency. Go Upstate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 183 whooping cough cases statewide as of July 30, up from 147 last year—Spartanburg County recorded the highest number with 45 cases. WYFF
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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5th Annual Jazz in the Garden
5-8 p.m. — Indigo Hall & Events — Enjoy jazz music — Experience a captivating evening featuring trombonist Hank Bilal at this beloved annual event.
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