Sports
Pre-Spawn and Spawn Movement in the Upstate April is the month when largemouth bass fishing transitions from a winter-pattern grind to the most productive period of the year. In the South Carolina Upstate, water temperatures pushing from the upper 50s into the mid-60s trigger the pre-spawn migration that moves bass from…
Sports
Why Kayak Fishing Works on Spartanburg Lakes Kayak fishing has exploded in popularity across the Upstate, and Spartanburg County is particularly well suited for it. Most of the county public lakes restrict gasoline engines, making kayaks and electric-motor boats the primary way to fish these waters. The result is quieter lakes,…
Sports
License Requirements for Freshwater Fishing Every angler age 16 and older needs a valid South Carolina fishing license before casting a line in Spartanburg County waters. The state offers several license options through SCDNR, and understanding which one you need can save time and prevent problems on the water. The most common…
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Events
The Spartanburg Philharmonic closes out its 2025-2026 Zimmerli Series season on Saturday, April 25 with "American Dreams," a program that explores the stories of composers and performers who left their homelands to bring rich musical traditions to America. The concert takes place at Twichell Auditorium in the Zimmerli Performance Center…
Events
Music on Main is back on Morgan Square, with the beloved free outdoor concert series returning to downtown Spartanburg every Thursday from April through August, 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The series, presented by the City of Spartanburg, kicks off its 2026 run this month and will continue each week through…
Events
The Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra closes out its 2025-2026 season with a spring concert on Sunday, April 19 at Twichell Auditorium on the campus of Converse University. The performance begins at 3:00 PM and is expected to run approximately 90 minutes. The spring concert serves as the grand finale of the…
Business
CommunityWorks Carolina, the Spartanburg-based community development financial institution, completed its inaugural Emerging Developer Bootcamp on March 31, graduating its first cohort of participants trained to execute affordable housing projects across the Upstate. The hands-on training program is designed to equip local developers — particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds — with the…
Business
The 2026 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD Synnex will be held June 4–7 at two Spartanburg County venues — the Country Club of Spartanburg and Thornblade Club in Greer. The Country Club of Spartanburg replaces Carolina Country Club as the tournament's second host course, a move organizers say is aimed…
Business
Published April 13, 2026 | By David Morales, Business Reporter For many Spartanburg-area business owners, artificial intelligence still feels like something happening somewhere else — in Silicon Valley boardrooms, not local storefronts. Charles Interactive, a technology services company based in Spartanburg, SC, is on a mission to change that. Their message…
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Politics
Gas prices across the United States have surged to their highest levels in four years, with the national average reaching $4.125 per gallon on April 13, 2026, according to AAA data — a direct consequence of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and the escalating pressure on global oil supplies running through…
Politics
Early voting opened Monday, April 13 for two Spartanburg County special elections: the Central Pacolet Town Council race and the Inman City Council race. Voters can cast ballots weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Spartanburg County Voter Registration & Elections Office, located at 366 N. Church St.,…
Politics
The City of Spartanburg is searching for its next City Attorney following the March 27 retirement of Bob Coler, who served as the city's chief legal officer since December 2018. Coler stepped down to spend time with family and plans to open a small private law firm. During his tenure, Coler…
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