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Spartanburg
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities in the Upstate, including Spartanburg, are hosting many events to honor 9/11 victims with memorial walks, stair climbs, softball games and races — a tribute to the past — while planned events on September 7 and September 11 at venues in Landrum, Belton and Clemson aim to support local emergency services — uniting residents in remembrance. This series of commemorations brings people together in a unified effort to remember those lost in the attacks. Go Upstate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Grace Lowe explained that vibrant fall foliage will appear at higher elevations starting early October—sunny days, cool nights, and rain boost the colors—and trees in the Upstate will begin changing by mid-October. Despite tree loss from Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina is expected to show beautiful colors. WYFF
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local attractions are drawing visitors as DT’s Blue Ridge Java in Spruce Pine – which reopened after damage from Hurricane Helene – offers its well-known caramel lattes, while Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia adds a Saluda Sky Ride with Swiss gondolas and Spartanburg welcomes Little Larks children’s boutique on East Kennedy Street offering clothing, gifts and books. WYFF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dorman volleyball hosted its first game during school hours on Sept. 5 at Dorman Arena—drawing over 3,000 students—and defeated Lexington 3-0 in a rematch of last season’s final, with coach Kirkland saying the electric crowd helped the team handle pressure for future playoffs. Go Upstate
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The New York Bee Gees Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 for Alcove Upgrade — Experience the tribute to the Bee Gees with a premium pre-show lounge atmosphere.
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The SteelDrivers with Special Guest Sam Lewis
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the unique blend of bluegrass soul from the SteelDrivers and the soulful storytelling of Sam Lewis.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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