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Spartanburg
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food and shelter organizations are asking for help from the community as the holidays near and many families struggle with high costs after a government shutdown—United Ministries and Miracle Hill Ministries handed out food bags and kept shelves stocked to meet rising needs. WYFF
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers in Upstate will open early on Black Friday, Nov. 28, with some stores starting at 5 a.m. and others opening later — schedules show times from 5 a.m. to midnight — allowing shoppers to plan their visit. Go Upstate
- ➤ GSP International Airport officials said that the holiday travel season is expected to see a 7% rise in traffic, with FAA forecasts indicating this could be one of the busiest Thanksgivings in 15 years. They recommend that travelers prepare ahead—by downloading airline apps and using the cell phone lot for pick-ups—to ease congestion at the terminal. WYFF
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GSP airport reported a 7% increase in holiday travelers over last year, with Monday recording 67 departures and Tuesday and today seeing 60 to 64 flights as airlines added capacity for Thanksgiving. AAA said 26% of South Carolinians planned extra trips—and urged early arrival as some travelers were worried about potential cancellations from the government shutdown and weather delays. WSPA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spartanburg School District 7 celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Jesse Boyd Elementary School on Nov. 24 near the former McCracken Middle School site on Webber Road. The $55 million school will open in August 2027 and include an on-site childcare center for district employees. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Education will reclassify graduate nursing programs in July, limiting federal loans to $20,500 per year—critics warn the move will worsen South Carolina’s nursing shortage, which is predicted to reach a 10,000 nurse deficit by 2030. Nursing advocates say this change puts undue pressure on students as other professional degrees can get up to $50,000 per year. WSPA
- ➤ Three new measles cases were reported in the Upstate since Friday—two were among household members of known cases and one is under investigation. The Spartanburg County Treasurer’s Office was a possible exposure site on November 17 and November 18, and unvaccinated visitors should monitor for measles symptoms until December 9 and contact their doctor if they become ill. WSPA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Upstate trails will offer walking and hiking options after Thanksgiving, and Spartanburg's Mary Black Rail Trail will serve as an easy path while nearby parks like Caesar's Head and Table Rock will provide more challenging hikes — each with unique scenery and future limited services. Locals have many choices from short, casual strolls to longer, strenuous treks that will open for use post-holiday. Go Upstate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Clemson Tigers will face the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Palmetto Bowl on Saturday at noon, aiming to reclaim the state championship and continue their five-game win streak at Williams-Brice Stadium—Dabo Swinney said his team must win with class and respect the historic rivalry. Clemson recently secured a win over Furman and now looks to build on that success as the rivalry week intensifies. WYFF
- ➤ At the SCHSL competitive cheer finals on November 22 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, Chesnee won the Class AAA state championship with 286.5 points to claim its sixth title—Mid-Carolina finished second with 278.5 points and other Upstate teams placed in Classes AAAA and AAAAA divisions. Go Upstate
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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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Wheel Of Fortune Live!
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket purchase required — Test your luck as a contestant on the iconic game show stage.
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Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
7 p.m. — Twichell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday favorite with new costumes and choreography featuring Clara's magical Christmas Eve adventures.
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Santa Fun Run 5K in Inman, SC
8:45 a.m. — Leroy Mathis Park — Donation of a new toy required — Celebrate the holiday while running for a good cause by bringing a toy for a child in need.
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Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas
2:30-4:30 PM — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — Ticket information available — Experience the captivating piano melodies of Jim Brickman during his holiday concert.
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Bingo Loco
7-8:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 add-on for Alcove Upgrade — Experience a lively bingo night with an exclusive pre-show lounge access.
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Andrew Peterson Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — $30 add-on for Alcove Upgrade Experience — Enjoy a cozy pre-show atmosphere with private bar service and complimentary cocktails.
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The creative adult is the child who survived.
~ Ursula K. Le Guin
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