Good morning, Spartanburg.

Bill Rhyne and Rusty Clevenger will face a runoff on Aug.

19 for Spartanburg County sheriff after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote — early voting runs from Aug. 13 to 15 and the general election is on Nov. 4. Voters also cast ballots for the council seat left by David Britt, and Jason C. Lynch and Paul D. Abbot Jr. will compete in a runoff.

Spartanburg’s Design Review Board gave final approval on Aug.

5th for a $52 million joint government complex that will break ground later this year and include a planned six story parking deck with 1,000 parking spots — the deck will feature a one way entrance on Broad Street and exit on Spring Street and is expected to handle over 6,000 trips daily.

Donors to the Spartanburg-based ETV Endowment have stepped up to help offset congressional cuts of over $1 billion from public broadcasting and to keep programming on SCETV and South Carolina Public Radio unchanged—listeners in nearby areas recently raised nearly $132K to support local public media. The endowment, which reported raising over $11 million in 2024 and operates from its Kennedy Street office, remains committed to filling funding gaps as community backing grows.

Spartanburg voters will go to the polls for a sheriff runoff on Aug.

19 after no candidate won over 50 percent of the 25,780 ballots, with Highway Patrolman Bill Rhyne and Coroner Rusty Clevenger advancing from nine candidates. Rhyne will campaign with a plan for community policing while Clevenger aims to build trust and expand youth programs, and early voting runs from Aug. 13—15.

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.

Switch A Roos Consignment Sale

All day — Piedmont Interstate Fair — Free entry — Experience the Upstate's premier children's consignment sale featuring top brands and great prices.