Daily
Spartanburg
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blue Moon Specialty Foods closed its downtown Church Street location as the city purchased the property for a new government complex—shifting operations to its Daniel Morgan Avenue bodega with extended hours for breakfast and catering. The owners plan to open a new downtown restaurant after the government complex is complete in 2028 or 2029. Go Upstate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Freemasons at Spartan Lodge #70 reported people sleeping on the property and leaving belongings, with video from Tuesday showing shoes, blankets, and graffiti near the temple's air conditioning units—city officials said they are working with Spartan County partners and the Homeless Engagement and Response Team to address the issue. WYFF
- ➤ Spartanburg County Public Libraries is finishing its new 25,000 square-foot wing that features a 50ft planetarium and a Maker Lab renamed for Kitty Black Perkins, set to open in October—public tours are scheduled on October 17th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as director Todd Stephens noted that the $15 million project marks the library’s 140th anniversary. WSPA
- ➤ Spartanburg crews are preparing to dismantle the historic clock tower as part of a redevelopment plan—one that will replace it with a new tower at the joint government building. Landscaping has been removed and crews are waiting for bids after the city council voted last week. WYFF
- ➤ Cody Bauman has been named the new Vice President — Chief Operating Officer at GSP Airport, with his role set to begin on October 4th; he will lead operations, facilities and asset management and public safety functions including police and fire services. His appointment brings experienced leadership to the executive team as the airport prepares for future growth. Spartanburg.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Prisma Health, with support from a SAMHSA grant, is offering free virtual mental health first aid certification courses on October 20 and October 30 for adults living or working in South Carolina—these courses teach how to recognize and address conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma while providing a three-year certification and professional development hours. WYFF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football is past the halfway mark and week 6 featured exciting red zone plays from teams such as the Westside Rams with a blocked punt, Byrnes Rebels with a long pass, Eastside Eagles with a key touchdown, Gaffney Indians with a strong drive, and Greenwood Eagles with crucial interceptions — details will be shown on the Preview show every Thursday at 8 p.m. WSPA
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Spartanburg
Welcome to the Daily Spartanburg, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Spartanburg, South Carolina community. If you like the Daily Spartanburg, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Spartanburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Spartanburg and across South Carolina. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Spartanburg
A free Spartanburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspartanburg.com/sitemap