Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Spartanburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Geminid meteor shower, known for vivid colors and fireballs, will peak Saturday, Dec. 13, offering stargazers in Spartanburg a chance to see up to 150 meteors per hour under dark skies from around 9 or 10 p.m. until early Sunday morning. Go Upstate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Children’s Museum of the Upstate in Spartanburg has served over 30,000 annual visitors since opening in 2018 and recently added a 1,300 sqft literacy exhibit, Storyburg, at its downtown location (130 Magnolia St.). It will soon host a Winter Wonderland holiday feature. The Post and Courier
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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