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Local nonprofit workers in Spartanburg engaging with the community

Spartanburg Nonprofits Face Challenges After AmeriCorps Cuts

April 30, 2025

News Summary Local nonprofits in Spartanburg, South Carolina, are struggling in the wake of substantial AmeriCorps program cuts that resulted in the termination of around 600 members statewide. The abrupt...

Players from the Greenville Drive celebrating a win during a baseball game

Greenville Drive Defeats Hub City Spartanburgers 6-1

April 28, 2025

News Summary The Greenville Drive showcased their dominance with a 6-1 victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers at Fifth Third Park. Miguel Bleis highlighted the game with two home runs,...

Storm clouds and lightning in South Carolina

Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Upstate South Carolina

April 27, 2025

News Summary Residents in Upstate South Carolina should prepare for severe thunderstorms rolling through the region, including Greenville and Spartanburg counties. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm...

Spartanburgers and Greenville Drive baseball game in action

Hub City Spartanburgers Defeat Greenville Drive

April 26, 2025

News Summary In a thrilling game at Fifth Third Park, the Hub City Spartanburgers triumphed over the Greenville Drive with a score of 6-2. The Spartanburgers displayed an explosive start,...

People gathered at a community event learning CPR techniques.

Spartanburg Teen Saves Father’s Life with Quick Thinking

April 26, 2025

News Summary In a remarkable act of bravery, 14-year-old Amir Harris from Spartanburg saved his father, Keith Sortor, during a severe allergic reaction. While his mother called 911, Amir, with...

Memorial site with flowers and candles in Spartanburg

Tragedy Strikes Spartanburg as Three Young Lives Are Lost

April 25, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg County mourns the tragic loss of three Dorman High School students due to a car accident on April 22, 2025. The lives of Daniel, Aben, and Itzel...

Makeshift memorial for students lost in Spartanburg accident

Community in Spartanburg Mourns Tragic Loss of Young Students

April 25, 2025

News Summary The Spartanburg community is grieving after a tragic accident claimed the lives of three Dorman High School students, highlighting the urgent need for road safety awareness. In less...

Community members gathering in support after a tragic accident in Spartanburg.

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Accident Claims Lives of Three Teens

April 25, 2025

News Summary A multi-vehicle crash in Spartanburg County claimed the lives of three Dorman High School students on April 22. The tragic incident has deeply affected the community, leaving families...

Baseball game between the Spartanburgers and Greenville Drive at Fifth Third Park.

Hub City Spartanburgers Face Tough Loss to Greenville Drive

April 25, 2025

News Summary The Hub City Spartanburgers had a challenging game against the Greenville Drive on April 24, 2025, at Fifth Third Park, ending with a score of 6-3. Despite a...

Events/What's Happening

Lima One Capital construction site at County Square

Lima One Capital Exits County Square Redevelopment Project

April 30, 2025

News Summary Lima One Capital has terminated its lease for the redevelopment project at Greenville County Square due to slower than expected development. Originally planning to establish a new headquarters...

Rachel's Bridge in the Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve

Rachel’s Bridge Reopens in Spartanburg After Repairs

April 30, 2025

News Summary Rachel’s Bridge, located in the Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve, has officially reopened following $75,000 in repairs after flooding in March 2025. The bridge, dedicated to former Milliken...

Audience engaged in a political discussion at Wofford College

Wofford College Hosts Candid Political Conversation

April 29, 2025

News Summary Wofford College is set to launch a new series titled “A Candid Conversation” on April 29, featuring former Congressman Trey Gowdy and Bakari Sellers. This event aims to...

Inside a Spartanburg art studio during the Open Doors Studio Tour.

Discover Local Art at Spartanburg’s Open Doors Studio Tour

April 27, 2025

News Summary The Artists Collective Spartanburg invites you to its third annual Open Doors Studio Tour on April 26-27. Explore the studios of local artists, witness creative processes, and engage...

Families enjoying swim lessons at a community pool in Spartanburg.

Spartanburg Offers Free Swim Lessons for Water Safety Month

April 27, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg is celebrating Water Safety Month by providing free swim lessons for beginners and non-swimmers from May 12 to May 15, 2025. Hosted at the Dr. TK Gregg...

People shopping at the Vikings Vendor Market with various vendor booths

Spartanburg Hosts First Vikings Vendor Market

April 26, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg, S.C. is set to welcome its inaugural Vikings Vendor Market on April 26, 2023. Hosted by Spartanburg High School’s Parent-Teacher Organization, this family-friendly event aims to raise...

Residents participating in a town hall meeting with U.S. Representative.

Spartanburg Hosts Jim Clyburn’s Town Hall Meeting

April 25, 2025

News Summary U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn visited Spartanburg, SC, on April 22, 2025, for a unique town hall meeting at Wofford College. Organized by the Greenville County Democratic Party, the...

A landscape view of the Spartanburg trail with greenery and a clear blue sky.

Trail Expansion to Enhance Spartanburg’s Outdoor Connectivity

April 23, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg is set for a significant trail system expansion, thanks to a $23.8 million federal grant. This new route will connect the Arcadia neighborhood to the C.C. Woodson...

Families enjoying a community festival in Greenville and Spartanburg

Family-Friendly Events in Greenville and Spartanburg

April 3, 2025

News Summary Families in Greenville and Spartanburg are in for a treat with an array of upcoming events aimed at engaging both kids and parents. From fascinating exhibitions like ‘Tutankhamun:...

CRIME

Execution Scene Depiction

Tragic End in South Carolina: Mikal Mahdi Executed by Firing Squad

April 30, 2025

News Summary Mikal Mahdi was executed by firing squad in South Carolina on April 11, 2025, marking the state’s second use of this method in weeks. His execution sparked renewed...

Chaos After Myrtle Beach Shooting

Tragic Mass Shooting in Myrtle Beach Leaves One Dead, Eleven Injured

April 30, 2025

News Summary A mass shooting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Saturday night resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and injuries to eleven others. The chaos erupted around midnight...

Remembrance for Nathanial Baker

Columbia Community Grieves Loss of Student in Hit-and-Run

April 29, 2025

News Summary The University of South Carolina is mourning the tragic death of junior Nathanial Baker, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident. The crash involved a driver who allegedly...

Gaffney Drug Trafficking Investigation

Gaffney Woman Faces Serious Consequences in Drug Case

April 29, 2025

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, 39, pleaded guilty to charges of drug trafficking, including the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Her guilty plea reveals a larger conspiracy involving multiple individuals...

Lancaster Walmart Incident Response

Chaos Erupts at Lancaster Walmart: Multiple Arrests After Shootout

April 28, 2025

News Summary A shootout occurred at a Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina, on April 1, 2025, resulting in injuries and multiple arrests amid rising gang tensions. Local law enforcement’s swift...

Gaffney Drug Bust Action

Gaffney’s Drug Scene Shaken By Major Guilty Plea

April 27, 2025

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, a 39-year-old from Gaffney, SC, pleads guilty to a serious drug conspiracy involving the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl. She faces life in prison as...

Firing Squad Execution Scene

Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

April 25, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, Mikal Mahdi became the second inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina’s recent history. Convicted of the brutal murder of an off-duty officer,...

Chaos at Walmart Lancaster

Chaos Erupts at Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina

April 24, 2025

News Summary A routine shopping trip turned chaotic on April 1 when gunfire erupted inside a Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina. Eyewitnesses reported panicked shoppers fleeing as two people were...

Tragic Incident in Wando

Tragic Shooting in Wando Claims Life of Local Teen

April 24, 2025

News Summary A tragic shooting incident in Wando, South Carolina resulted in the death of 17-year-old Tyren J. Kinloch during a deputy-involved traffic stop. The event occurred late Tuesday night...

POLITICS

Local nonprofit workers in Spartanburg engaging with the community

Spartanburg Nonprofits Face Challenges After AmeriCorps Cuts

April 30, 2025

News Summary Local nonprofits in Spartanburg, South Carolina, are struggling in the wake of substantial AmeriCorps program cuts that resulted in the termination of around 600 members statewide. The abrupt...

Gaffney Drug Bust Action

Gaffney’s Drug Scene Shaken By Major Guilty Plea

April 27, 2025

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, a 39-year-old from Gaffney, SC, pleads guilty to a serious drug conspiracy involving the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl. She faces life in prison as...

South Carolina Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

April 23, 2025

News Summary In a somber event, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on Friday evening. This marks the second use of this controversial execution method in just five...

Senate Hearing on Health Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

April 21, 2025

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the South...

Political Turbulence in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

April 17, 2025

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer’s nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with the Senate Medical Affairs Committee voting against him. This marks...

Execution Reflection

Columbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing Squad

April 14, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi using a firing squad, reigniting debates over the death penalty’s morality. This marked the state’s second firing squad execution...

Capital Punishment Controversy

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

April 12, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months. Mahdi was convicted for the murder of James Myers, reigniting...

Controversial Execution Setting

South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

April 11, 2025

News Summary South Carolina is preparing to execute Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, reigniting debates on the death penalty and its methods. Mahdi, convicted in 2004 for the murder of...

Protests Against the Death Penalty

South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad

April 4, 2025

News Summary In a historic moment, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate, using a firing squad. This marks the state’s first use of this execution method and the...

SPORTS

Dawn Staley Statue Unveiling Celebration

Columbia Honors Dawn Staley with Historic Contract and Statue

April 30, 2025

News Summary Columbia, SC, is buzzing as they celebrate Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina women’s basketball team, with a record-setting contract and an upcoming statue unveiling. The...

Players from the Greenville Drive celebrating a win during a baseball game

Greenville Drive Defeats Hub City Spartanburgers 6-1

April 28, 2025

News Summary The Greenville Drive showcased their dominance with a 6-1 victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers at Fifth Third Park. Miguel Bleis highlighted the game with two home runs,...

Families enjoying swim lessons at a community pool in Spartanburg.

Spartanburg Offers Free Swim Lessons for Water Safety Month

April 27, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg is celebrating Water Safety Month by providing free swim lessons for beginners and non-swimmers from May 12 to May 15, 2025. Hosted at the Dr. TK Gregg...

Spartanburgers and Greenville Drive baseball game in action

Hub City Spartanburgers Defeat Greenville Drive

April 26, 2025

News Summary In a thrilling game at Fifth Third Park, the Hub City Spartanburgers triumphed over the Greenville Drive with a score of 6-2. The Spartanburgers displayed an explosive start,...

Baseball game between the Spartanburgers and Greenville Drive at Fifth Third Park.

Hub City Spartanburgers Face Tough Loss to Greenville Drive

April 25, 2025

News Summary The Hub City Spartanburgers had a challenging game against the Greenville Drive on April 24, 2025, at Fifth Third Park, ending with a score of 6-3. Despite a...

Beau Atkinson Joins Ohio State

Raleigh’s Beau Atkinson Transfers to Ohio State

April 24, 2025

News Summary Beau Atkinson, a standout EDGE rusher from Raleigh, North Carolina, has committed to Ohio State after a competitive recruitment process. Having spent two successful seasons at North Carolina,...

Baseball field during rainy night game between Greenville Drive and Spartanburgers

Rainy Night Drama in Greenville: Drive Fall Short Against Spartanburgers

April 23, 2025

News Summary In a thrilling game marred by rain, the Greenville Drive faced a tough defeat against the Hub City Spartanburgers, losing 1-0. Both teams were locked in a classic...

Snow King Resort Winter View

Jackson Hole Acquires Snow King Resort

April 22, 2025

News Summary Caste Peak Holdings has acquired Snow King Resort, marking the largest property in their portfolio. With plans for renovations and upgrades, the resort will enhance its offerings for...

South Carolina Gamecocks SEC Championship Win

South Carolina Gamecocks Win SEC Championship Against Texas

April 14, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks showcased their dominance in women’s basketball by winning their third consecutive SEC Tournament Championship, defeating the Texas Longhorns 64-45. Head coach Dawn Staley led...

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