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Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Labor Day weekend will bring a mix of free and ticketed events across Upstate with a float at Saluda Lake Landing in Greenville, a baseball game with a fireworks show at Fluor Field, an art hop and jazz concert in Spartanburg, and a concert featuring Kool and the Gang plus a hot air balloon festival in Anderson. Families can choose from food trucks, live music and outdoor activities taking place from August 29 to September 1—ensuring everyone finds a way to celebrate. Go Upstate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mushrooms have spread across the region after heavy August rain and warm weather, with local experts from SCUMS and the National Weather Service noting that fungi are quickly growing in forests and neighborhoods — a sign of nature’s response to unusual conditions. Experts say the current burst may slow when a cold front arrives later this week. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina signed a hands free driving law on May 12 that bans holding cellphones while driving and on the lap, and law enforcement will start issuing warnings on Sept. 1 with fines beginning at $100 after Feb 28—drivers caught with hand held phones will also have points added—ensuring the new rule is enforced. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hub City Spartanburgers and Greenville Drive honored Negro League teams at Fifth Third Park on August 24 when players wore Black Spinners and Sluggers jerseys and former Spartanburg Sluggers second baseman Archie Means threw out the first pitch. Organizers said the game aimed to educate locals about baseball history and inspire youth participation—using the past to build future connection. Go Upstate
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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