Good morning, Spartanburg.

First Presbyterian Church is seeking trained volunteers for A Way Home’s family-housing rotation for August 23-30 at its Spartanburg location (393 East Main Street).

Volunteers must complete training and a background check before guest contact.

Hackers claimed on Aug.

11 that they stole 6TB of patient data from AnMed and demanded ransom, while the health system resumed most services after its malware attack on July 26 (it directs patients to call for scheduling and billing support).

Ware Shoals High School Band will perform in early December at the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Parade in Hawaii after the community raised $150,000 to fund the trip, with support from local donors & the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation.

The Planetarium Learning Center at Headquarters Library offers a free science-based show titled Mysteries of Your Brain for visitors aged 6 to adult through Saturday, Aug.

29 (advance registration is required). Weekday shows begin at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 3:30 p.m. at 151 S. Church St.

Spartanburg County Adult Education is holding Fall 2026 registration sessions today through Friday for GED and high school diploma programs at three community locations.

Students must bring a South Carolina photo ID and $20 cash fee (17-year-olds must register at David Houston Center).

Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño pepper products sold at major retailers (including Target and Walmart) on Aug.

11 due to a salmonella risk; South Carolina shoppers are urged to discard items with a Best If Used By date (through Aug. 16) to avoid illness.

South Carolina officials recorded 59 cyclosporiasis cases this year despite no confirmed local outbreak, and local farmers have seen a 20% increase in iceberg lettuce sales at market following national recalls linked to contaminated produce.

Consumers are advised to wash all produce thoroughly & check local sources for assurance.

In downtown Spartanburg, The Morgan Hotel is under construction on the former Herald-Journal site and will join The Johnson Group's $425 million Project Core as part of Hilton’s Curio Collection—honoring the town's heritage—on Spring Street.

South Carolina women's basketball released its schedule for 2026 to 2027, with SEC play beginning on Dec.31 against Alabama.

The team will face Texas on Jan.3 and LSU on Feb.21 and has a nonconference game (in Greenville on Nov.15) for local fans to enjoy.