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Spartanburg
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg’s City Council is launching the Grow Together Grant Program to give neighborhood associations up to $10,000 for small projects or up to $25,000 for larger ones with a deadline of October 3rd. The program uses $300,000 from a federal grant for the next three years—if it is successful the grant program may become permanent. WSPA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 34-year-old Spartanburg man, Christopher Antwan Price, was arrested at WestGate Mall on August 5 after he assaulted patrons, punched an officer, and attempted to steal a police car (family members said he had been suffering a mental health episode) as bystanders helped officers detain him. Go Upstate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A bill in the State House would require private insurers to cover follow-up tests for abnormal breast cancer screenings—no copays, deductibles, or coinsurance—to lower financial burdens on patients. Breast cancer survivor Sundi Herring and support groups say the measure will help catch cancer early and will be debated in January. WSPA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburgers pitcher Jose Gonzalez earned South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week honors for July 29 to August 3 after tossing a career-high seven scoreless innings on August 3 — striking out seven and lowering his ERA to 2.83. He is the second team starter to win the honor and now leads with 86 innings pitched and 90 strikeouts. Spartanburg.com
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The grass is greener where you water it.
~ Neil Barringham
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