Good morning, Spartanburg.

Hampton Heights Porchfest will return on Sept.

28 in the historic Hampton Heights neighborhood—featuring 12 bands, food trucks, merchandise, and a bike valet to enhance the free community event. Proceeds from merchandise sales will be reinvested in neighborhood improvements, building on a successful first year that brought thousands together.

Qualified nonprofits with 501C3 status—running home repair programs—can now apply for Duke Energy Foundation grants of up to $20,000 to fund repairs that enable homes to qualify for energy efficiency upgrades.

The funds must cover work like roof, electrical, or plumbing repairs and applications close on Oct. 30.

Photos show a year-long recovery after Tropical Storm Helene struck South Carolina in September 2024—images from Spartanburg, Greenville and nearby areas reveal cleared roads, planted trees, and some remaining damage.

The pictures highlight both repair efforts and areas where nature still needs time to recover.

Ingles Upstate high school is holding a vote for the boys athlete of the week for Sept 15–21 and voters may cast multiple votes until noon Sept 25—last week’s winner Emari Nance received over 12,000 votes.

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.

Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble Concert

6-9 p.m. — Fretwell — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of big band music performed by local musicians at this outdoor concert.

Gov't Mule Concert

7-9 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Upgrade experience available for $30 — Enjoy a night of GRAMMY-nominated blues rock in a relaxed setting.