Good morning, Spartanburg.

First North will host Fall at First on Wednesday, Oct.

28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 8740 Asheville Highway, where families can enjoy inflatables, food trucks + trunk-or-treating while student volunteers sign up for one-hour game shifts to keep the fun going.

This weekend, multiple family-friendly events bring fall fun to the Upstate + Spartanburg.

At Spartanburg Community College Giles Campus, a free fall festival runs Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., while nearby communities host events like Boo in the Zoo and a hockey home opener.

Seven local companies—six in Spartanburg County—plan to add 200 jobs to support Scout Motors trucks and SUVs, announced at a press conference at OneSpartanburg this week.

Spartanburg Steel leads the expansion with a $40 million investment for 60 positions.

Costco now offers two heavy-duty canvas tote bags on its website for local shoppers.

The small (14.6 inches wide, 5.1 inches deep) and extra-large options feature the store's logo, with a two-pack priced at $10.99 and individual bags for $5.50.

Three-star prospect Wright Martin from Christ Presbyterian Academy committed to play football at Clemson on Oct.

15 — he is ranked No. 23 in Tennessee and said his decision was supported by guidance from his father, CPA coach Ingle Martin.

Michael Martin II, a junior running back at Southside Christian, is set to return after a required 30-day sit-out due to his transfer - he remains eager to resume play; the team expects him back for upcoming local games.

South Carolina and Duke will compete in a college baseball exhibition on Nov.

1 at 1 p.m. Eastern at Fifth Third Park. The event is the Gamecocks' final fall exhibition + ticket sales opened Sept. 30 for single-game, group, suite options.