Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
🎭 Culture
Historian Carl P. Borick will discuss his new book on Revolutionary War militias at Hub City Bookshop in downtown Spartanburg on Sept.
10 from 6 to 7 p.m. — the free event will feature an audience Q&A and book signing with a discount available for online reservations.
📰 Economy
Construction continues at the former Kohler plant as the nearly $3 billion Valara project builds a data center—despite legal pushback over its classification.
The state commission dismissed the legal challenge and county officials may vote on a one-year moratorium for new data centers Sept. 21.
🎓 Education
USC Upstate will hold an open house for its new downtown Crime Analysis Center on Sept.
9 at 4 p.m. at 160 E. St. John St. in Spartanburg, with a drop-in format that includes refreshments + prizes to showcase its crime analysis programs.
Dr. Michael Scharff of Spartanburg High School was named Amazing Teacher for the month by Ingles and the Spartanburg Herald-Journal on Sept.
1. The 21-year teaching veteran is recognized for his humor and care in guiding students with practical personal finance skills.
🏈 Sports
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said NFL preseason returners are embarrassing during his Sept.
1 press conference. He added that his focus remains on his team as game plans adjust for a Sept. 5 matchup against LSU.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced on Tuesday that senior quarterback Christopher Vizzina (17) will start in the season opener against LSU on Saturday in Baton Rouge.
Backup Tait Reynolds remains in competition for playing time later this fall.
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