Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
🎭 Culture
Wofford College’s After All exhibition featuring Chloe Kaylor remains on view at the Richardson Family Art Gallery in Spartanburg through Thursday, Aug.
6. The show explores identity and everyday life with a Southern Appalachian influence (confirm current visiting hours on the campus calendar).
📰 Economy
Residents in Spartanburg can shop tax-free on eligible school supplies, computers, clothing, and more from Friday, Aug.
7 to Sunday, Aug. 9. The event offers in-store and online savings to boost back-to-school budgets (2025 figures show consumers saved over $1.5 million in sales tax).
🎓 Education
USC Upstate will begin fall classes on Tuesday, Aug.
18. The condensed academic calendar requires students to address accounts by Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m., faculty to report on Monday, Aug. 17, and offers registration with add-drop until Monday, Aug. 24 — deadlines that help ensure a smooth start.
Community members may nominate local educators for the Amazing Teacher program run by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Ingles.
Selected teachers will be featured online and in print — one winner each month will receive a $5,000 prize.
🏥 Health
Health officials urge parents to schedule check-ups for students before school starts to catch physical, vision, and behavioral issues.
Dr. Brian Goldstein advises discussing concerns (sleep habits, diet, and mood) with a primary care physician to set a health baseline for the school year.
📰 Lifestyle
On Monday, Aug. 3, gardening experts from Greenville offered simple tips on how to care for yards during late summer planting and early fall.
Their advice can help residents prepare for the seasonal change.
🏈 Sports
Clemson is chasing 2028 safety CJ Craig-James from Birmingham for its upcoming recruiting class; he listed the school in his top 12 and will visit for the Georgia Southern game.
USC is also trying to sway Byrnes cornerback Aidyn Wiggins, who remains committed to Auburn.
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