The City of Spartanburg invites you and your family to celebrate the Fourth of July this summer as Red, White, and Boom, Spartanburg’s favorite way to celebrate Independence Day, returns to downtown Spartanburg. The celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Barnet Park, with the fireworks display starting at aroundRead More
Spartanburg ArtWalk is a free event that takes place on the third Thursday of each month. A self-guided tour across Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District’s participating galleries. From 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, galleries and museums stay open late to allow visitors to experience a variety of exhibitions and art-related events.Read More
The Blood Connection (TBC) is in dire need of O-negative blood donors. According to TBC, a combination of already low supplies, the impending summer season, and poor donor turnout could lead to an O negative blood shortage in the coming days. When the blood type is unknown, the most commonRead More
On June 3, we celebrate National Donut Day. As with any holiday, there are certain places where you can likely see people celebrating the holiday, and for National Donut Day, Krispy Kreme is the best place to be. According to the chain’s official National Donut Day page, Krispy Kreme isRead More
For the third year in a row, Krispy Kreme is once again giving away a free dozen of doughnuts to graduating high school and college seniors from the Class of 2022. The promotion is intended to recognize high school and college graduates’ commitment and hard work during the pandemic. ItRead More
Tyger Run Dog Park is the newest dog park to open in the Upstate. The roughly 1.5-acre dog park, located at 179 Dillard Highway in Duncan, is set to open on Thursday. “Folks have been asking us for years to construct a canine park, so we’re thrilled to say weRead More
US Foods CHEF’STORE will soon open a new location in Spartanburg, SC. at 300 West Blackstock Road, across the street from the Westgate Mall. “We are excited to join the ‘Hub City’,” said John Mathews, CHEF’STORE’s vice president of sales and marketing. “Spartanburg is a thriving city with a vibrantRead More
After a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual food drive is back this year. This Saturday, May 14, marks the return of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. The annual food drive was replaced by NALC’s donor drive in 2020 and 2021,Read More
With the launch of Spartanburg School District 3’s pre-kindergarten classes for 3-year-olds, children in the Upstate will have access to early education. The program, according to the school system, will prepare students for success in 4K and 5K educational programs. “This is such an incredible opportunity to begin supporting andRead More
The Reedy Reels Film Festival returns for its seventh year as South Carolina continues to make a mark in the film industry. The film festival’s goal is to promote an appreciation for the art of filmmaking while also raising funds for independent filmmakers, particularly in Upstate South Carolina. The festivalRead More