Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Plans for a new $25 million Bethlehem Center in Spartanburg’s Highland neighborhood are moving forward—construction will begin early next year on a donated vacant lot.
The 42,000‑square‑foot facility will offer more than double the space of the old center and serve over 1,500 community members.
The Spartanburg County Foundation received a $100,000 grant from the AARP Foundation to help adults 50 and older still recovering from Hurricane Helene, and Mobile Meals of Spartanburg got $22,000 to offer free, shelf-stable meal kits to seniors who need them.
Volunteers help deliver meals, cleaning supplies and medications—supporting over 500 residents and aiding long-term recovery.
🎭 Culture
Former Rep. Trey Gowdy from Spartanburg will release his debut crime novel 'The Color of Death' on Aug.
26. He said the book focuses on the work of police and prosecutors without politics — drawing on his long career as a prosecutor.
🏈 Sports
Six SCHSL Week 0 high school football games kicked off on Aug.
22, including a top-five matchup at the renovated Nixon Field between T.L. Hanna and Byrnes and a top-10 game at Dorman in Greenville, with live scoreboards shared by local newspapers (Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, and Anderson Independent-Mail) for fans tracking updates.
🎉 Spartanburg Events
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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.
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.
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.
An Evening with The Brothers of Rock
7-10 p.m. — FR8yard — Benefitting the Charles Lea Center Foundation — Enjoy open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres while mingling with THE BROTHERS OF ROCK and the Grateful Brothers.
Pretzel Run 5k & 10k
12 – 3 PM — 2660 Reidville Rd, Spartanburg, SC — Registration required — Take on a fun challenge with a pretzel treat waiting at the finish line.
🏠 Spartanburg Real Estate
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