Good morning, Spartanburg.

Staff Sergeant Joe Boyd Meaders, a decorated Vietnam War veteran from Greenwood, will be honored today by over 80,000 fans at Clemson University’s first football game of the season—celebrating his lifetime of service and courage amid his ongoing battle with stage four lung cancer.

His family and community view this event as a tribute to his enduring legacy and sacrifice.

At the Eastside Family YMCA, volunteer Pat Hardin—retired schoolteacher—read her 1,000th book to children and their parents.

She normally reads twice a week and discusses authors and illustrations with her listeners to help them understand the stories.

Starting Monday, South Carolina drivers must follow the new hands-free law that bans holding mobile devices while driving—drivers may use voice commands or mounts instead.

Officers will issue warnings during the 180-day grace period before fines and license points apply.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver said the state asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Fourth Circuit order that allowed a Berkeley County school to let one student use a restroom that does not match state law.

Wilson said the fight is about keeping children safe and their privacy protected—rules set by the state law.

Spartanburg City Council approved a $70 million plan to turn the old mill site near Beaumont Mill into 247 market-rate apartments and 28 workforce units — a project set to meet growing local housing needs.

The development will tie into the Daniel Morgan Trail System and begin construction in February after a full traffic study confirmed minimal impact on neighborhood roads.

High school football scores were updated live on Friday night as teams across South Carolina competed, with Woodruff High School hosting a close contest where standout players Aidan Gibson and Connor Davis energized the Wolverines—live highlights captured every critical play.

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.

Fall Plant Sale at Hatcher Garden

9 AM - Noon — Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve — Specialty plants priced as marked — Discover beautiful plants at great prices to enhance your home garden.

Reed Timmer: Extreme Meteorologist

7:30-9 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 add-on for lounge access — Experience a thrilling talk from storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer as he shares his adventures chasing the planet's most powerful storms.