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Spartanburg
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heathrow is a 3-month-old kitty ready for a fur-ever home at the Spartanburg Humane Society at 150 Dexter Road; he is neutered, microchipped, and has siblings available for adoption. Adoption fees include boarding, daycare, and an engraved tag — details provided by Angel Cox. WSPA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Upstate firefighters were injured Sunday when their vehicle crashed while heading to a medical emergency+ they and the driver of the other car were taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital and remain hospitalized. WYFF
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A South Carolina man, Raymond Shaun Prichard, was charged with attempted murder after he stabbed his 72-year-old mother, whose injuries were discovered by a family member in Marlboro County—and he is now held at the detention center. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg County officials are preparing for a runoff election today after no candidate reached 50% in the primary. The sheriff race pits Bill Rhyne against Rusty Clevenger while the district three council seat is contested by Paul Abbott Jr. and Jason Lynch, and polling locations remain mostly unchanged—only the Cannon Elementary precinct now casts votes at a new site. WSPA
- ➤ Governor Henry McMaster authorized the deployment of 200 National Guardsmen from Gaffney, Union and Fountain Inn to support federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C.—the troops are scheduled to arrive today and can be recalled immediately if a hurricane or natural disaster strikes. WYFF
- ➤ The South Carolina Office of Resiliency is hosting mobile intake events in the Upstate to help Helene survivors apply for disaster recovery assistance; a mobile event at Spartanburg’s Cyrill-Westside Library runs today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with events held on Monday in Abbeville and planned in Abbeville and Greenville from Wednesday through Friday.—Officials will develop personalized recovery plans for each applicant. WSPA
- ➤ Spartanburg Mayor Jerome Rice faces a challenge from James A. Jones in his bid for reelection this November while Councilman Jamie Fulmer is opposed by Dawn Maddux, a public health nurse; filings closed on August 15. Four candidates are running for the empty District 2 city council seat and three are contesting the commission of public works role for the Spartanburg Water System, marking a busy election season for city government. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans can cast multiple votes until 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 for Upstate's preseason football junior of the year for 2025—candidates include Spartanburg's Trenton Lynch, who rushed for 1,400 yards last season, and others from Woodruff, Boiling Springs, and beyond—and the vote will determine the top junior before the season begins. Go Upstate
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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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