Good morning, Spartanburg.

On Thursday night — around 8:16 p.m. — Oconee 911 reported a head-on collision on S.C.

Hwy 183 north of Walhalla that killed a 49-year-old Spartanburg County motorcyclist who suffered multiple blunt force injuries, with his identity set to be released Friday morning.

After a shooting on Durham Place Road in Fairfield County left 37-year-old Laporsha Jasma Farr dead and another person injured, deputies arrested three men — the murder suspect, Jerry Jones, was taken into custody after a three-hour standoff in Greenville County.

Spartanburg County troopers are asking for help after a hit-and-run incident on Ezell Road near Alan Ray Drive—where an unknown vehicle hit a pedestrian lying in the road from a previous scooter crash at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday—left the victim seriously injured.

Miss North Carolina USA and Miss South Carolina USA Pageants have moved from Charleston to Spartanburg and will be held August 29—31 at Twichell Auditorium on the Converse University campus, led by Ariana Blaize and Quiana Reed under A Blaize Production.

This change marks a fresh start that is expected to boost local economic activity.

James F. Byrnes High School revealed its upgraded football stadium yesterday, featuring expanded seating for about 8,000 fans, a rotated synthetic turf field for safety, and improved amenities such as a new press box and concession stands — a facility named to honor Dr. Nixon and long-standing local traditions. It will host its season opener on August 22.

A Powerball ticket bought at 7 Eleven in Moore is worth $150,000 for Wednesday’s drawing because a $1 PowerPlay raised a $50,000 prize with a 3 multiplier — more than 15,000 players in South Carolina hold tickets for prizes ranging up to $150,000, and winners have 180 days to claim their prizes.

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.