Spartanburg Local News – Friday, August 15th, 2025

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Friday, August 15th, 2025

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ 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. WYFF

CRIME NEWS

➤ 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. WYFF
➤ 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. WYFF

CULTURE NEWS

➤ 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. Spartanburg.com

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ 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. WSPA

FINANCE NEWS

➤ 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. WYFF

SPORTS NEWS

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SPARTANBURG EVENTS

EVENTS

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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.

Fri, 8/22/25

Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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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.

Sat, 8/23/25

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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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.

Sat, 8/30/25

Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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SPARTANBURG REAL ESTATE

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SPARTANBURG JOB BOARD

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SPARTANBURG ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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