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Spartanburg
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wofford College’s Roger Milliken Arboretum canopy earned the 2025 Heritage Tree of the Year Award when TreesSC presented it on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Spartanburg—President Nayef Samhat and Director Stewart Winslow accepted the award on campus near the Hugh R. Black Building. Spartanburg.com
- ➤ BMW hosted its first Manufacturing Career Day at its Spartanburg technical training center where more than 1,200 middle and high school students from 28 schools saw robotics demos, toured labs, and learned about a two-year apprenticeship program with local colleges—an effort to introduce new talent to modern manufacturing careers. WSPA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As the clocks changed, deer have become more active at dawn and dusk as mating season peaks and early darkness aligns with their natural movement, officials said this time of year sees nearly half of deer-vehicle collisions. Drivers are urged to slow down, use high beams when safe, and honk if needed—measures that may help prevent accidents on our roads. WYFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the South Carolina State Guard works with Harvest Hope Food Bank in Greenville and Columbia to deliver food to families affected by the SNAP benefits shutdown. The program runs from Nov. 5th to 7th and from Nov. 10th to 14th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at sites—2818 White Horse Road in Greenville and 2220 Shop Road in Columbia—. WYFF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg Regional Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare reached a three-year agreement to improve care for patients on UnitedHealthcare’s commercial, Medicare, and Exchange plans—this deal follows a contract dispute and several short-term extensions that left members unsure of their coverage, replacing a contract set to expire on October 14. WSPA
- ➤ In Abbeville County, a calf near Gin House and Crooked Roads tested positive for rabies, exposing four people and prompting quarantine for 10 cows, while in Greenville County a skunk near Jonesville Road and Strasburg Drive tested positive, and one dog is set for quarantine. Exposed individuals were referred to health care providers—contact DPH for guidance—and state officials continue to monitor the situation. WYFF
- ➤ South Carolina's measles outbreak in the Upstate has seen no new cases today, with 34 active cases in quarantine and the situation still being closely watched + state epidemiologists warn that new cases may appear until 42 days pass after the last reported case. Public health is offering a free MMR vaccine at Boiling Springs Library from 1-4 p.m. today to help protect those exposed and to remind people to get their flu shots before the holidays. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Todd Shanesy has shared his predictions for SCHSL playoff games set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, noting that Mauldin will host Boiling Springs in its first home playoff game since 1976 and highlighting close contests featuring teams like Hillcrest, Gaffney, and Greenville — his picks show improvements by teams such as Mauldin and Liberty. Go Upstate
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Pottery Sale at Red Barn Art
3 PM — Pineview Hills — Unique gifts available — Explore handmade pottery bowls, trays, and sculptures at this fall holiday sale.
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 for Alcove Upgrade — Experience the joy of a spectacular holiday ballet with an international cast and whimsical puppetry.
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Lindsey Stirling Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Upgrade for $30 for exclusive pre-show access — Experience the enchantment of Lindsey Stirling's electronic violin performance.
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
6-8 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a heartwarming musical featuring Dolly Parton's beloved songs this holiday season.
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Elmo and Friends Say Hello
6-7:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a delightful show with Elmo, Abby, and friends from Sesame Street.
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Napoleon Dynamite Live
7:30-9:00 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 for Alcove Upgrade — Experience the cherished indie classic with the added luxury of pre-show lounge access and refreshments.
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They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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