Good morning, Spartanburg.

Spartanburg officials and A Place to Call Home are planning a low-barrier homeless shelter (starting with 25 beds) to connect people with permanent housing; public engagement will begin in early 2027 as part of ongoing efforts to address homelessness in our community.

Eligible Spartanburg County women can apply for the Junior League fall cohort until Monday, Aug.

24 and join a program focused on leadership training + community service.

The newest Chick-fil-A on USC Upstate campus at 160 Gramling Drive opened Aug.

18 and welcomes the public daily except Sunday—its hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Lowes Foods will open its new store in Lyman today and hosts a sneak peek event for locals to explore its space before the grand opening.

SC Restaurant Week offers discounted three-course meals across the Upstate until Sunday, Aug.

23, featuring options like authentic Thai dishes at Spartanburg’s Den Chai and fresh seafood at Coral in Greenville. Diners should call ahead to reserve their tables.

The Hub City Spartanburgers will host Jersey Shore for six games from Sept.

1 through Sept. 6 at Fifth Third Park downtown. Promotions include Burgy Awards Night on Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m. (next-to-last home game) and Fan Appreciation Night on Sept. 6 at 2 p.m.