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Spartanburg
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders at the Bethlehem Center launched a capital campaign to raise funds for a new 42,000 sq. ft. facility at Highland and Daniel Morgan Avenue that will double capacity for community programs when construction begins early next year. Bethlehem Center Executive Director Patrena Mims said the current 10,000 sq. ft. center will be demolished—making room for modern improvements to boost local economic mobility. WSPA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former teacher assistant Lauren Vaughn, who worked six years at River Ridge Elementary, filed a lawsuit against the district after she was fired on September 15 for a private Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk’s Second Amendment views—she claims the firing violated her constitutional rights and caused lost wages, harm to her reputation, and emotional distress. The suit seeks her reinstatement or payment for the losses, and the district has not yet responded to the allegations. WSPA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg City Council voted 5—0 on Monday night to enact a hate crime ordinance that adds penalties for crimes with a hate component to boost local protections beyond federal law. The move comes after SIREN drafted the ordinance in August to address concerns over hate crimes in the city. WSPA
- ➤ Spartanburg City Council voted four to two on Monday night to tear down and move the clock tower from downtown that had stood since 1989—this decision will support a streetscaping project and a new hotel and mixed-use development starting construction this fall while it may reduce Morgan Square redevelopment funds by up to $900,000. WSPA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina health officials confirmed a skunk in Anderson County tested positive for rabies and exposed two cows while a raccoon in Spartanburg County tested positive, leading to one dog being quarantined. Another raccoon in Charleston County also tested positive and exposed one person who was referred to a health care provider. WYFF
- ➤ Costco recalled its Kirkland-brand ahi tuna wasabi poke product sold in 33 states after tests found green onions in the item were positive for listeria monocytogenes; the recalled items carry a packing date of Sept 18 and a sell-by date of Sept 22. Customers are advised to discard the product + contact Costco for a refund while officials confirmed no related illnesses have been reported. WSPA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cinnamon, a 2-month-old kitty now spayed and microchipped, is ready for adoption at the Spartanburg Humane Society for $95 (which covers boarding, daycare and heartworm prevention) and comes with a sibling as kittens are recommended in pairs. The humane society encourages families to give these kittens a fur-ever home. WSPA
- ➤ Today is the first day of fall and many farms in the Upstate are hosting corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides and themed events with varied admission fees and operating hours. Families can visit places like Famoda Farm, Stewart Farms and Denver Downs Farm – where a corn maze honors country star Lainey Wilson – to enjoy seasonal activities that celebrate autumn. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wofford College named former player and Virginia Tech assistant Kevin Giltner as its new men's basketball coach after firing Dwight Perry amid an NCAA investigation—six reinstated players will stay with the team as it prepares for the 2025–26 season beginning November 3. Go Upstate
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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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