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Spartanburg
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mullins police are asking for help finding Dante J. Gore—wanted for attempted murder and weapon possession during a violent incident on Academy Street Sunday afternoon, and he is considered armed and dangerous so anyone who sees him should call 911. WYFF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new cultural monument in Southside Spartanburg honors Black leaders who helped shape education, business, sports and religion in the area. Councilmember Rosalyn Henderson-Myers led the planning for the 150-foot-long structure—featuring 37 panels and more than 1,000 LED lights each—located at South Converse Street and Hudson Barksdale Boulevard. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Salt Run Entertainment, led by Broadway actor and director Charles Randolph-Wright, will set up a film and TV production studio residency at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center in Duncan, giving students internship and workshop opportunities. The company’s partnership with the Urban League of the Upstate is expected to boost the local creative economy — helping to grow homegrown talent. The Post and Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg County School Districts 1 and 5 will ask voters on Nov. 4 to approve bonds for new school construction and facility updates to meet growing enrollment needs—District 5 plans $200M for three new schools and District 1 seeks $140M for a new middle school, an updated elementary, and renovations with no tax increase. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Special election primaries for the State Senate District 12 and State House District 21 seats will be held on Oct. 21 after two lawmakers resigned, with early voting from Oct. 6 to Oct. 17 at polling places in Spartanburg and Greenville counties. Ballots list candidates including Hope Blackley, Justin Bradley, Lee Bright, and Sundra Proctor Smith for the Senate seat and Reggy Baston, Dianne Mitchell, Steve Nail, and Jack Stott for the House seat—voters will choose their new legislators. Go Upstate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials confirmed a measles case in the Upstate — an unvaccinated person who traveled abroad is isolating at home while DPH starts a contact investigation. This is the third measles case reported in South Carolina since July. WYFF
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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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Piedmont Interstate Fair
All day — Piedmont Interstate Fair — Varies by ride — Experience a week of thrill rides and fun for the whole family.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What looks like talent is often careful preparation.
~ Ryan Holiday
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