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Spartanburg
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 7-month-old boy, Zymir Demarco Smith, was fatally shot while he slept with his mother at 314 Collins Ave at 4:15 a.m. Aug. 3, police said — several people fired into the apartment from outside and authorities are investigating the incident as a homicide. The Post and Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Converse University’s MEd in Art Education students gathered today on campus for a two-week summer intensive to improve studio material culture and digital media skills — an immersive residency that sharpened art teaching techniques. The program ended with a graduate exhibition at Milliken Art Gallery — open to the public. Spartanburg.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles warns Upstate citizens about text scams that claim unpaid traffic tickets and toll violations — the department said it never collects toll fees or issues suspension threats, and it advises residents to delete these messages or report them to the Federal Trade Commission. WSPA
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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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YMCA Strong Kids Triathlon
8-11 a.m. — Prisma Health Family YMCA — Family-friendly event — Watch kids showcase their athletic skills in a fun-filled triathlon competition.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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