Good morning, Spartanburg.

Spartanburg stargazing enthusiasts will enjoy a unique celestial display on Wednesday, Aug.

12 with a planetary alignment before sunrise, a partial solar eclipse in the afternoon and the Perseid meteor shower peaking under a new moon at night.

Hub City Farmers Market is set to return downtown Sunday, Aug.

9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Dunbar Street and Morgan Square (featuring over 30 local producers, youth activities, children’s programs and live music) for the monthly event.

Spartanburg’s free Music on Main series returns today at Morgan Square from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concert supports local civic organizations + volunteers, continuing a season that has raised over $250,000 for community charities.

Recent polling shows South Carolina households are feeling the squeeze with rising grocery prices, housing expenses & utility bills that are straining family budgets.

Voters state they support government action to help lower these costs.

USC Upstate will welcome new residence-hall students on Friday, Aug.

14 and returning students on Saturday, Aug. 15 (at 800 University Way) as fall classes start Tuesday, Aug. 18. Students must follow email instructions to reserve move-in appointment windows.