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Monday, October 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Female high school students from across the Upstate took part in a music composition workshop on Sunday to retell the life of Revolutionary War heroine Laodicea 'Dicey' Langston. Peter B. Kay with the Spartanburg Philharmonic and musicians from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra helped the students turn sound ideas like rushing water into music, and the piece will be completed in April 2026.  WYFF

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Today, local officials remind residents to prepare for tropical storms by checking evacuation areas and assembling a basic disaster kit—authorities urge everyone to contact emergency management for guidance on mitigating risks from flooding and strong winds.  Spartanburg.com

SPORTS NEWS

  • Voters can cast multiple votes for the Upstate Ingles high school boys athlete of the week for Oct. 6-12; the poll will be open until noon on Oct. 16. Finalists include standout players from Crescent, Wren, Spartanburg Christian, Daniel, and Southside Christian—last week’s winner was Paul Norman from St. Joseph’s.  Go Upstate
  • South Carolina football will host Oklahoma on Oct.18 at 12:45 p.m. on SEC Network—tickets start at $80 and vary by seat location—as both teams seek to bounce back from recent losses.  Go Upstate

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Coppélia

    7 PM — Chapman Cultural Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting ballet 'Coppélia' with an evening of cultural artistry.

    Fri, 10/17/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 10/21/25

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  • 12th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show Day 1

    10 AM – 4 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Free admission and free parking — Explore the latest in home and garden innovations at this beloved community event.

    Sat, 10/25/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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