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Spartanburg
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families and community members welcomed home 76 soldiers of Bravo Battery at the Easley Armory on Saturday after a 10-month overseas deployment—emotions ran high as reunions brought relief and pride to soldiers and their loved ones. Military leaders noted the long separation and the sacrifices made by families during the deployment. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina’s first responders are mourning several heroes this week — Trooper Dennis Ricks died after being struck during a traffic stop on I-26 on August 9, Capt. Steve Henderson died following a motorcycle crash last Thursday, and retired Captain Phillip Brown’s funeral is held today at Shady Oak Baptist Church in Greenville. The community also lost Chief Mark Holbrook and retired Lieutenant James Andy Brown of the Gantt District Fire Department, whose decades of service left a lasting legacy. WSPA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rising eighth grader Ayham Mosallam was injured when debris from a December explosion in Gaza hit his home and he is now receiving treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Greenville thanks to local medical student Tareq Hailat — director of Global Affairs at the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund — who used his connections to secure urgent care. WSPA
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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