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Sports
A federal court issued a ruling against the NCAA on Wednesday, impacting the eligibility of college athletes. The decision specifically addresses the NCAA's five-for-five rule, which previously determined eligibility for athletes who were part of the incoming class of 2022. This ruling allows certain players from that class to receive…
Sports
The University of South Carolina women's soccer team secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Furman on Sunday evening, August 23, at Stone Stadium in Columbia. The Gamecocks, now with a 3-1-0 season record, saw four different players score goals, supported by three assists.The Gamecocks established early control, maintaining possession and…
Sports
NFL teams are actively reducing their rosters as of Monday, August 24, in preparation for the upcoming 2026 season. These player moves are occurring across the league, leading up to the final 53-man roster deadline set for August 30.Several players from various teams have been released or waived. In the…
Education
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon hosted a Back to School event at the White House on Monday, August 24, 2026, highlighting efforts to dissolve the Department of Education and advance school choice initiatives. The event took place as students across the country, including those in Washington,…
Education
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced on Sunday, August 24, 2026, a federal commitment to address sexual misconduct by teachers, staff, and other adults in positions of authority within schools nationwide. McMahon criticized school districts that reassign, rather than terminate, educators accused of misconduct involving students, noting that such reassignments…
Education
Families in Spartanburg County School District 5 can now begin planning their 2026-27 year with the district's academic calendar officially set. District 5, which serves students across the Duncan and Lyman areas and surrounding communities, has published its calendar for the coming school year with key dates for holidays, breaks,…
Events
The annual Hub City Hog Fest returned to downtown Spartanburg this month, bringing barbecue teams, live music, and thousands of visitors to the heart of the city. The two-day festival, one of Spartanburg's signature spring events, showcases competitive barbecue alongside local vendors, craft beverages, and family-friendly entertainment. Organizers put out a…
Events
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Paige H. Warren Sr., Events & Community Reporter Spartanburg is hosting the Expressions National Dance Competition this weekend, April 17-19, at the Spartanburg School District 3 Community Auditorium at 381 Cherry Hill Road. The multi-day competition brings dancers from across the region…
Events
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By S. Stephanie Rambo Jr., Health & Outdoors Writer Spartanburg holds its first-ever American Heart Association Heart Walk today at Fifth Third Park, with the event scheduled from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. The 2026 Upstate Heart Walk marks a milestone for the Spartanburg…
Business
The United States Treasury Department announced on Monday, August 24, new threats of sanctions against countries that maintain economic ties with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the move as a warning shot in what he has called an economic D-Day against Iran, though no major new penalties were immediately…
Business
Trade relations between the United States and Canada deteriorated over the weekend, with the US imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports on Saturday, August 22, 2026. This action followed the collapse of trade negotiations, with both nations attributing blame to the other for the failure to reach an agreement.…
Business
President Trump announced on Monday, August 25, 2026, that the United States will impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian automotive and steel imports, effective January 1, 2027. This decision follows a collapse in trade talks between the two nations. The President stated in a social media post that Canada…
Crime
A Spartanburg woman was denied bond Monday and remains in custody at the Spartanburg County Detention Center after investigators charged her with murder in the death of her husband following an early-morning domestic confrontation at a convenience store parking lot. Spartanburg Police Department officers responded to the Hot Spot Convenience Store…
Crime
A 63-year-old man is facing a second-degree felony charge of sexual assault of a child after his arrest in New Caney, Texas, in court records and an official news release. On April 21, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., East Patrol deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 21400 block of…
Crime
A 31-year-old California man was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump after authorities say he stormed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner armed with a shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol, and three knives. Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California, appeared in federal court in…
Politics
South Carolina Republicans are heading to the polls today, August 25, for a special U.S. Senate primary runoff election. This marks the fourth time since June that Republicans in the state have voted to select a candidate for the fall general election ballot. The runoff will determine who replaces the…
Politics
As the November 2026 general election approaches, a notable number of Republican candidates who have questioned or denied the legitimacy of the 2020 US presidential election are vying for significant statewide offices across the country. These candidates are running for governor and secretary of state positions in several swing states,…
Politics
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner, former senior West Wing adviser and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, in recent weeks. This meeting has drawn criticism from some Democrats as the November midterm elections approach.The discussion between Jeffries and Kushner reportedly focused on potential areas of common ground,…
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