Good morning, Spartanburg.

South Carolina tax‑free weekend for back‑to‑school shopping starts today until Sunday and offers savings on clothing, school supplies, laptops & tech items while local venues host family events like Greenville’s Back to School Bash and Spartanburg’s Community Health Fair.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport broke monthly records with nearly 300,500 travelers in June and is expected to top that in July as airlines add ten to fifteen percent more seats.

Terminal and baggage system upgrades — including six new Concourse B gates by 2033 — will support rising travel demand.

Spartanburg School District 7 has opened an employee childcare center called Little Vikings on the Mary H.

Wright campus to help working teachers save money and ease morning routines. The center was funded by a voter-approved referendum and is part of a broader local effort to address childcare needs.

No ticket won the Powerball drawing on Wed, Aug.

5, so the jackpot has grown to $856 million and gives SC players another chance on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10:59 p.m. ET to try their luck.

Attorneys and regulators clashed on whether the state siting act applies to Spartanburg’s self-generating data center — the 457‑megawatt project may have to pause construction if ruled to serve public utilities.

Its fate now depends on the commission's upcoming decision.

Food safety officials reported that South Carolina had five cases linked to a salmonella outbreak traced to fresh jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, part of a multi-state recall affecting 27 states.

Chipotle & QDOBA removed the peppers from menus, and residents are advised to dispose of recalled produce.

CDC reports five locals fell ill from salmonella linked to jalapeño peppers distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, prompting Chipotle + QDOBA to stop serving them and leading to a recall, with the FDA checking store supplies and advising those with symptoms to seek care.

Christian Chancellor Jr., a cornerback and wide receiver from D.W.

Daniel who committed to Clemson, shared his expectations for the upcoming 2026 football season. His remarks point to a fresh chapter ahead for local sports fans.

A Diamond Direction Softball Tournament for 14U, 16U and 18U teams is set to run from today to Sunday at Tyger River Park in Duncan—organizers guarantee five games per team and college coaches will offer live instruction during play.

Banana Ball debuted at Fifth Third Park on Aug.6 when the Indianapolis Clowns edged the Texas Tailgaters 4-3.

The series continues today and tomorrow at 7 p.m. (expect trick plays and dance routines) and promises more fan fun.