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Spartanburg
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a year-long restoration, Central Roller Mills is set to become a community hub for shopping, dining and entertainment. The grand opening is tomorrow at 9 a.m.—live music, food and a ribbon cutting mark the celebration—and local businesses such as Against the Grain Mercantile, Beck’s Bakers and Crêpes, Paddle and Board, Traveling Taps and Stems a Plant Shop will open. WSPA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Criminals are using mailboxes to steal checks, cash, and personal information in Spartanburg—thieves use stolen keys to access blue collection boxes and wash checks to erase details so residents should avoid mailing checks with the red flag up and pay bills online instead. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SIREN is urging Spartanburg city council to pass a hate crimes ordinance to address a gap in state law—South Carolina and Wyoming lack statewide hate crimes protections. Several council members support the push as leaders work to show the city's commitment to racial equity before election season brings changes. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Some United Healthcare customers may soon lose access to Spartanburg Regional Health System if both parties do not reach a fair deal in contract talks. The current contract expires October 14 for UHC commercial and Medicare Advantage plans and December 31 for UHC Individual Family plans—if no agreement is made, SRHS will be out of network for many UHC patients. WSPA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg city council approved a $70M project on Aug. 25 to turn the former Beaumont Mill site into a 275-unit apartment complex with a pool and gym. The development will include tax breaks for 15 years and a bike and pedestrian connection to the Daniel Morgan Trail System—247 market-rate and 28 workforce housing—while traffic studies show little impact on the Beaumont neighborhood. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football games on Aug.29 start the SCHSL season with matchups scheduled across the state – the lineup includes Spartanburg at Dutch Fork and many other contests, setting the stage for local teams to begin their season. 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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