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Spartanburg
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 1997 GMC truck rear-ended a disabled dump truck on Highway 101 near Kirby Road in Woodruff just before 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday—resulting in one death as the South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated the crash. WYFF
- ➤ A person died when a 1997 GMC pickup truck crashed into an abandoned vehicle on SC 101 near Kirby Road Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m.—the disabled vehicle had been left unattended in the road, authorities said. WSPA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg County government experienced another cyberattack when some employee onboarding files, including personal details, were accessed due to outdated servers possibly exploited by phishing emails—officials say they will boost security measures and offer free credit monitoring to all employees. WSPA
- ➤ A funeral procession will carry fallen Captain Henderson from Dunbar Funeral Home along a planned route—via John B White Senior Boulevard, South Blackstock Road, and Willis Road—before ending at NewSpring Church; the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said he served for over 19 years and urged drivers to respect the procession. WSPA
- ➤ Spartanburg County government experienced a cyberattack earlier this month that allowed a limited number of employee on-boarding files—some with personal data—to be accessed as officials began a law enforcement investigation. The county now offers free credit monitoring to all employees and vows to upgrade its security measures to prevent future incidents. 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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