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Spartanburg
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brushy Creek Post Acute Care in Greer hosted its first beauty pageant for women 65 and older Thursday — contestants from 15 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers competed in evening wear, talent, and poster board swimsuit segments, with Barbara Cook crowned, Kimberly Matthews placing second and Annette Hendricks third. WSPA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ximena Estrada-Cano, a student at Inman Intermediate School, was named the first South Carolina recipient of the Kindest Kid in America award—recognizing her exceptional acts of kindness. The national campaign, founded to prevent bullying and promote inclusion, shared her story with schools to inspire empathy—strengthening a culture of care. WSPA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers at GSP faced multiple flight delays and cancellations on Friday due to FAA orders to cut air traffic at 40 major airports—officials said the move targets controller fatigue and airline revenue losses. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated airlines will resume more flights next week—passengers were urged to check with carriers for updates. WYFF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina recorded its first new measles case in a week, bringing the outbreak in Spartanburg County to 35 cases and the state total to 38. Health officials said more cases are expected from family contacts and 31 people remain in a 21-day quarantine while mobile clinics will offer free vaccines on Nov. 12 and 13 at Lyman First Baptist Church. The Post and Courier
- ➤ The DPH confirmed on November 4 that a calf near Gin House and Crooked Roads in Abbeville and a skunk near Jonesville Road and Strasburg Drive in Greenville tested positive for rabies—four people and ten cows in Abbeville and one dog in Greenville were exposed and placed under quarantine. WSPA
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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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~ Abraham Lincoln
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