Good morning, Spartanburg.

For Monday's drawing, two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Spartanburg and Simpsonville.

A ticket from Hot Spot (194 E. Henry St.) won $100,000 and another from Mike and Jack (430 SE Main St.) won $50,000; players have 180 days to claim prizes.

Generational cattle farmers in Pickens County face rising feed and production costs amid supply shortages and border restrictions for the New World Screwworm — they expect updated cattle counts by late January to guide future herd management.

Persistent challenges may drive up beef prices into 2026.

USC Upstate celebrated Arbor Day today as it marked its 17th consecutive year as a Tree Campus USA.

Nationally recognized naturalist Josh Arrants urged using native plants for biodiversity while board chair Suzy Cole tied green spaces to student well-being.

On Monday, Dec. 8, no ticket won the jackpot and one Florida ticket won $1 million, pushing the Powerball jackpot to about $930 million; the next drawing is set for tonight (10:59 p.m.) with tickets sold in person statewide.

Spartanburg County Council delayed its vote on tax incentives for a potential $3 billion high-tech computing center — the company requested more time to finalize details while community members raised concerns over transparency and environmental impact.

Spartanburg County health officials reported 27 new measles cases on Dec.

9 with exposures linked to a local church, an intermediate school, and a healthcare facility. They urge parents to notify clinics ahead of visits if their children are sick.

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.