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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg held its annual International Festival at Barnet Park where residents celebrated many cultures with tents from 30 countries — Paraguay was honored. Festival guests enjoyed singing, dancing and food while city officials say they will plan next year's event. WSPA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The new Spartanburg Planetarium Learning Center will open on October 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 151 S. Church St.—the $15 million facility includes a 136-seat theater under a 50-foot dome and a maker lab honoring local pioneer Kitty Black Perkins. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ About 40 Spartanburg residents gathered by the downtown clock tower on Oct. 4 to protest its demolition approved by City Council and to support a lawsuit filed by advocate Kimberly Branch that argues the move violates the South Carolina Heritage Act. A judge ordered a temporary pause on work until a 9:30 a.m. hearing today—letting officials review the preservation case before proceeding. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed a measles outbreak in the Upstate with eight cases reported as of Oct 1—five of those cases occurred in the past month among unvaccinated individuals. Officials are investigating contacts and urge residents to verify their vaccination status to help stop further spread. Spartanburg.com
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Piedmont Interstate Fair
All day — Piedmont Interstate Fair — Varies by ride — Experience a week of thrill rides and fun for the whole family.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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