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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A remembrance event was held in Six Mile at the Semper Fi Barn on September 11 — bells rang in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11. Veteran Larry Timmerman and other attendees recalled the tragic moments as news clips showed people running from the towers — a memory that tied the community together. WYFF
- ➤ Spartanburg native Celia Weston — a veteran actress with over 40 years in TV and film — plays the mother on Netflix’s sitcom Leanne, which was picked up for a second season with no set date yet. Go Upstate
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several SC governor candidates have posted on social media after Greenville County teacher Wynne Boliek was placed on leave from Southside High School while the district investigates her post about Charlie Kirk's death—Pamela Evette, Nancy Mace, and Ralph Norman have all weighed in on the matter. WYFF
- ➤ Special primaries will be held on Oct. 21 to fill a State Senate vacancy from Sen. Roger Nutt’s resignation and a State House vacancy after Rep. Bobby Cox suspended his campaign — four candidates will appear on each ballot. Early voting runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 6-17 — residents must register 30 days before using online or local options. Go Upstate
- ➤ Officer Diego Pizarro—a former dancer, DJ, and voice actor—recalled that his family moved from Colombia when he was 12 and a teacher’s advice helped him discover his talents, which led him to leave Boston and join Spartanburg police at age 40—bringing his life experience to handling unpredictable calls. WSPA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fifth Third Park hosted playoff baseball for the first time on Tuesday night when the Spartanburgers beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods 3-1 in game one of a three-game divisional round series. Starter Dylan MacLean struck out four in four innings while allowing one run. Spartanburg.com
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Jerry Seinfeld Live
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with the iconic comedian Jerry Seinfeld.
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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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