Good morning, Spartanburg.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch (expected to produce a space jellyfish effect) is scheduled at 6:30 a.m. today from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, and local stargazers may see the phenomenon if weather remains favorable.

Early voting has begun for the November election and voters faced long lines across the Upstate (including in Spartanburg) as they rushed to cast ballots during the two-week period.

Tiffany Fanter, a Boiling Springs family physician, is accepting new patients today at her Medical Group of the Carolinas Family Medicine practice at 3981 Highway 9; her care serves newborns + older adults.

Patients should call 864-560-3650 to schedule appointments and complete necessary forms early.

The All-Upstate 2026 girls swim team was announced after state championships, with Riverside junior Ansley Brinkman (winner of both the 50 free and 100 free in record times) named swimmer of the year.

The team includes athletes from Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson.

High school football rankings for SCHSL show Dorman still at No. 1 + Riverside debuts with three wins and a close loss; teams will play on Oct.

23 in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney praised the Tigers' 37-0 win over FCS Charleston Southern and stressed the need for further improvements to keep their ACC Championship and College Football Playoff hopes alive; the team will face Virginia Tech Saturday night in a key ACC matchup.

High school swimmers from Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson were named to the 2026 All-Upstate boys swim team after the SCHSL state championships; Eastside’s Will Bridges earned swimmer of the year (Coach Tiffany Watson led her team to nine state wins).

On Friday, Oct. 23, South Carolina high school football teams will compete in Week 10 of the SCHSL season.

The schedule spans community fields including games around Spartanburg and will be available live on NFHS Network.