Good morning, Spartanburg.

Downtown Spartanburg will transform into a Victorian village today for Dickens of a Christmas, featuring period costumes, local music, and food vendors.

Several streets will close at 1 p.m., and parking is available at multiple garages—Dunbar, Kennedy, Magnolia, St. John, and Stadium—to accommodate the event.

Three Upstate authors shared details of their books—two about South Carolina history and one on parenting and education—in an article updated at 11:08 a.m. on Dec 1 in Greenville.

Spartanburg hosts a series of live concerts and holiday events throughout December.

The schedule includes Converse University's The Nutcracker at Twichell Auditorium from Dec. 12-14 and Christmas concerts at First Baptist and Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.

Duke Energy plans a rate hike for nearly 680,000 Upstate customers in 2026, but a settlement may lower the initial rise to 84 cents a month instead of a 7.6% increase—pending approval by the South Carolina Public Service Commission.

The change is set to begin on March 1 if approved.

Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission urged Spartanburg families to follow safety tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and fires during winter weather.

The guidelines advise using generators only outdoors—at least 20 feet from homes—and checking CO and smoke alarms regularly.

Local voters can help pick Upstate Ingles high school boys athlete of the week for Nov.

24-30 with multiple votes allowed until noon on Dec. 4—finalists include MJ Earl, Drey Jackson, Kendrick Jackson, Zealand Keyser, Chase Littlefield, Sukhi Singh, and Brice Wiersma.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.