Spartanburg, SC and Upstate News

We’re getting into the holiday spirit here in Spartanburg. Our stockings are hung by the chimney with care and we have strings of lights decorating our homes.

While Spartanburg’s most significant tie to Germany – BMW Manufacturing Co.’s Plant Spartanburg – is well-known, the connections go much deeper, greatly benefiting our county’s economy over the decades.

Duke Energy recently wrapped up an initiative to support organizations that address food deserts, insecurities, and inequities across South Carolina by announcing more than $300,000 in surprise microgrants and contributions to community organizations across the state.

State and local leaders along with outdoor enthusiasts recently gathered to get a first glimpse from the scenic ridge of the 1,090-acre Saluda Bluff property acquired by Naturaland Trust earlier this year.

Converse University is pleased to welcome six new members to its board of trustees.

The Internal Revenue Service has ramped up its efforts to recover unpaid taxes from millionaires.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is celebrating a new milestone in its history, surpassing its record for the highest number of passengers in a year.

Even a few minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity can deliver some health benefits and count toward reaching the recommendations.

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the global economy and South Carolina is seeking to provide the workforce to lead the way. 

Discover the magic of the season with a choose and cut Christmas tree adventure at Chimney Pond Farm, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina overlooking beautiful lake Glenville.