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A new $25M pet resource center will open in early 2026 in Spartanburg County, featuring 91 kennels and rooms for surgery, imaging, examinations and pharmacy — the facility uses an alternate intake system to quickly reunite stray animals with their families.

Clayton Construction is building the center at 1591 Southport Road while Spartanburg County Animal Control will join the new Animal Welfare Services Department in October.

Dutch Bros Coffee is opening its first drive-thru location in Upstate South Carolina at 3103 N Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville before the end of the year.

Founded in 1992 in Grants Pass (Oregon), the chain now serves over 1,000 locations across 22 states with a variety of handcrafted drinks.

Local historians say the renovated Walnut Grove Plantation home from 1765 highlights Revolutionary War history—its improvements make a visual link to Spartanburg County's past.

The Gaffney Little Theatre, founded in 1972, plans to build a new facility on a nearly 2-acre site on East Floyd Baker Boulevard and could open as soon as 2028 if fundraising reaches its goal — board members will hire an architect and secure city approval before construction starts. The project aims to replace the old building that closed in 2018 and help maintain local performing arts opportunities.

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that partisan gerrymandering does not break the state constitution by denying the League of Women Voters' request to remove a 2022 redistricting plan—claiming that state lawmakers have broad power over map-making.

The ruling cited federal cases that say courts cannot settle political issues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Piedmont Interstate Fair

All day — Piedmont Interstate Fair — Varies by ride — Experience a week of thrill rides and fun for the whole family.

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.

The Kruger Brothers with Spartanburg Philharmonic

7-8:30 p.m. — Twichell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating blend of bluegrass and orchestral music in a stunning acoustic setting.

Coppélia

7 PM — Chapman Cultural Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting ballet 'Coppélia' with an evening of cultural artistry.