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Spartanburg
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are investigating after 88-year-old Grady Leon Johnson of Inman drowned while fishing on Lyman Lake Tuesday morning between 8:17 and 8:58 a.m.—officials received a call just after 9 a.m. about the possible drowning. WYFF
- ➤ An 88-year-old man from Inman was found dead at Lyman Lake on Tuesday morning after drowning while fishing between 8:17 and 8:58 a.m.—the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are investigating the incident. WSPA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart opened a new high-tech perishable distribution center in Wellford that uses robots to move heavy boxes to help supply 180 local stores. The 725,000-square-foot facility employs over 600 workers + is hiring additional staff + for roles like automation equipment operators with wages from $19.90 to $34.20 per hour. Go Upstate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg police responded at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday to a shooting in the Walmart parking lot— a woman was injured when her ex-boyfriend fired from his vehicle and the suspect fled in a gray sedan while she was taken to a local hospital. WYFF
- ➤ Deputies at the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office are asking for help identifying an individual—who may have details on a Target investigation in Boiling Springs—by urging anyone with information to contact them promptly. WYFF
- ➤ A Spartanburg County deputy—on paid leave after shooting a person wielding a large kitchen knife on Bridgeford Lane at about 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 8—is under SLED investigation as the victim was taken to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center while both remain unidentified. Go Upstate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Forbes released its top 10 best employers list for South Carolina, urging job seekers to consider companies with high employee ratings. The ranking—based on surveys of over 160,000 workers—features national firms like Honeywell and Publix along with local employers such as Michelin. 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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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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Matt Mathews Comedy and Music Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of laughter and country tunes with the multi-talented Matt Mathews.
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