Good morning, Spartanburg.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.