Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
Vietnam veterans made history by boarding their first honor flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Washington, D.C. to visit the Vietnam Memorial (honoring fallen comrades) and recognize their service.
This weekend, Euphoria, Spartanburg's Greek Festival, the Renaissance Fair and Anderson's Hispanic Fest will offer cultural experiences for locals at various community venues.
Hub City Grill, located at 3087 E.
Main St. Extension between Spartanburg and Cowpens, closed on Sept. 14 due to insufficient revenue after barely a year of service. The restaurant said in a Facebook post it could not cover costs and will liquidate equipment including pool tables.
Taste of the Carolinas Fest brings free regional food, drinks, and live music to Drayton Mills on Sunday, Sept.
27 from noon to 5 p.m. The pet-friendly event invites families to browse artisan booths and meet vendors (dogs must remain leashed).
The Spartanburg Greek Festival is open today at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Asheville Highway; visitors pay $3 for admission or ride the free shuttle from Gibbs Stadium’s parking lot.
The three-day event offers Greek food, dancing, and church tours from 11 a.m. until closing each day.
Lawyers for an environmental group and county officials debated in court on Sept.
17 over classifying a new data center permit in Spartanburg; the county said it properly designated the project as a minor development while the group argued that the $2.8 billion facility fits a major category.
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