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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Spartanburg County man, Thomas Bradley Solesbee, pleaded guilty to charges including trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, and possessing firearms and was sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking that spanned several incidents from August 2020 to March 27—with a $50,000 fine added to his record due to his previous convictions. WSPA
- ➤ A drug deal at a Simpsonville gas station ended with a 28-year-old Greenville man dying 45 minutes after receiving fentanyl from Mylique McFadden, who was convicted by a federal jury and now faces a minimum 20-year prison term—sentencing to follow after evidence showed he arranged multiple drug sales. WYFF
- ➤ Captain Steve Henderson, 49, of Duncan, died in a head-on motorcycle crash on Highway 183 at about 8:15 p.m. Thursday when his motorcycle collided with an SUV+ the injured driver was taken to hospital as confirmed by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department, where Henderson served over 19 years. WYFF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three-year-old Peter Duncan from our area will appear in the annual Down syndrome video presentation in Times Square on Sept. 6 — his mom said he lights up every room he enters. The one-hour show will be livestreamed on Facebook from 9:30-10:30 a.m. ET and kicks off the New York City Buddy Walk events held across the country. WYFF
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport now offers many affordable flights for late summer and fall 2025—options include one-way trips to Pittsburgh on September 4 and round-trip fares to Boston from October 8 to 15. Travelers should check current prices as fares may change soon. Go Upstate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant Week offers 11 days of discounted meals at 65 eateries in the Upstate until August 24—Spartanburg hosts eight restaurants, and diners should call ahead to confirm deals as specials may change. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenville natives Allen Stancil and Kristen McCall will represent the USA at the 2025 World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany from Aug. 17–24 as they compete in track and field events—Stancil is a heart transplant recipient and McCall is a two-time kidney recipient overcoming serious health challenges. WYFF
- ➤ South Carolina women’s basketball will begin the 2025–26 season on Nov. 3 against Grand Canyon University at Colonial Life Arena—later games include non-conference matchups with Clemson, Winthrop, Queens and Coppin State and several SEC contests, with additional details to be announced. Coach Dawn Staley’s team will also play a home-and-home series in Phoenix with GCU in 2027. Go Upstate
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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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