Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
🏘️ Community
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept.
7, many grocery, retail & liquor stores will be open on regular or limited hours across South Carolina while government services, including DMVs & post offices, will be closed with operations resuming the next business day.
🎭 Culture
Upstate Labor Day weekend offers events like hot air balloons at Anderson Civic Center Launch Field (Sept.
4 to 7) and free live music and food at Chesnee and Greenville venues including Labor Day Luau Float-a-Palooza and Live and Local on the Porch, giving locals a festive end to summer.
📰 Finance
Retirement costs in SC are about $52,900 per year for a single person and $74,500 for a couple.
Since Social Security covers less than half these costs, experts say savings of roughly $729K (single) to $920K (couple) are needed for a comfortable retirement.
🏥 Health
The FDA says lettuce is safe to eat after recalled iceberg lettuce was removed from stores, though doctors advise washing it for at least 60 seconds (or up to two minutes) to ease concerns.
Local farms have resumed including lettuce in produce boxes despite lingering consumer worry.
📰 Lifestyle
Local retailers including Lowe's, Ace Hardware, and Home Depot now offer deals on top grill brands before Labor Day arrives.
Spartanburg shoppers can save up to 35% on gear from Weber, Traeger, and Blackstone (sales run through Labor Day weekend starting Monday, Sept. 7).
🏈 Sports
A Louisiana judge granted a temporary injunction that lets former NFL preseason players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris play for LSU (pending appeal and roster decisions) as the team finalizes its lineup by Friday.
LSU could include the players in its Week 1 game against Clemson on Sept. 5.
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