Spartanburg.
city and county seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Barnes & Noble closed its Spartanburg location, with the role being filled by the Hub City Writers Project.Some support1 report
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Roku and Apple TV now carry the FOX Carolina app, while William Timmons represents districts covering Greenville and Spartanburg.Some support1 report
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An organization is challenging data center projects in the state, involving York County and Spartanburg.Some support1 report
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South Carolina's Department of Social Services is implementing eligibility rules for child care funding and identifying centers affected by cuts.Some support1 report
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BMW is currently building the X5 model at its production facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A company's operations are impacted across multiple locations, including Spartanburg, SC (headquarters), Asheville, AR, and Milton, VT.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Woodward plans to close its Santa Clarita facility and is building a new campus and shifting production to Spartanburg, South Carolina.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Firefighters from Spartanburg responded to Walhalla, which is near Seneca, which suffered a tornado.Some support1 report
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Barnes & Noble is expanding its national presence, seeking a replacement location for a reopened store, and utilizing online marketplaces for property searches.Some support1 report
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Mayor Jerome Rice spoke about the city's growth and momentum in Spartanburg.Some support1 report
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Spartanburg County and the city of Spartanburg are jointly funding and constructing a shared government center.Some support2 reports
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Story is appointed as the City Administrator of Spartanburg.Some support1 report
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Boiling Springs is located within Spartanburg County, and a local high school is situated in Boiling Springs.Some support1 report
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An officer used a department card for personal gas in the Cowpens/Spartanburg area.Some support1 report
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Hilton property is part of a development in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where ACA is expected to become a tenant.Some support2 reports
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Flash Freight, led by President Tony Gerber, has announced expansions to its operations in Spartanburg, offering cross-border solutions with Canada.Some support1 report
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Woodward, Inc. announced its financial results on July 1, 2026, with CFO Bill Lacey detailing quarterly performance and noting facility completion plans in Spartanburg.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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BMW built Z3 cars in the Spartanburg plant.Some support1 report
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A company is planning to open a new packaging manufacturing plant as part of an expansion of its national manufacturing footprint.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Detpak USA, a subsidiary of Australian-based Detpak, is establishing production operations in Spartanburg, utilizing Inland Port Greer and receiving a grant from Spartanburg County.Some support1 report
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Advance Auto Parts opened a new store location in Spartanburg on July 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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A mortgage banker hosted a seminar in Spartanburg on July 3, 2026.Some support1 report
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The city of Spartanburg is situated within Spartanburg County.Some support1 report
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A statewide teacher supply drive has been initiated in South Carolina, utilizing various cities including Spartanburg, Rock Hill, and Sumter as collection points.Some support1 report
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AAA tracks average gas prices in South Carolina, noting low prices in Spartanburg and Abbeville.Some support1 report
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Hub City Press is located in Spartanburg.Some support1 report
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Spartanburg Community College serves the Union, Spartanburg, and Cherokee county areas, with Jenny Williams serving as Associate Vice President.Some support1 report
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An earthquake epicenter was detected near Spartanburg on June 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Greenville and Spartanburg areas on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred in Spartanburg, Greenville County on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Spartanburg is a city located within the state of South Carolina.Some support1 report
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Greenwood County and Spartanburg are considering a moratorium on data centers as local government responds to industry pressures.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on May 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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A suspect was found at a Food Lion location in Spartanburg.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Spartanburg most-
National Weather Service StructuralHeavy storm system warnings issued for Southern California, while El Niño increases tornado risk in Arizona.Moves Spartanburg
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Woodward StructuralMcVoy led Medtronic's transition to SAP and will now lead Woodward's global IT organization.Moves Spartanburg
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Spartanburg County StructuralState of South Carolina uses the firing squad method for executions, with Phil Martin being a county resident.Moves Spartanburg
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Food Lion Shared contextAhold Delhaize banners, including Food Lion, have deployed Instacart's FoodStorm system for grocery delivery.Moves Spartanburg
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Salt Lake City OperationalState data was released in Salt Lake City.Moves Spartanburg
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Barnes & Noble Shared contextElliott Investment Management acquired the retailer Barnes & Noble in 2019.Moves Spartanburg
Connections
The 35 strongest of 64, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Mark Lynch Structural
Mark Lynch achieved a top vote-getter position in Spartanburg, integrating him into the city's governing structure.
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Story Structural
Story serves as the City Administrator for Spartanburg.
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Spartanburg County Structural
The city is geographically situated within the county, and the two entities collaborate on jointly funded and constructed shared government facilities.
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Hilton Structural
Hilton operates the Curio Collection brand, which includes the Morgan Hotel, as a property within the Spartanburg market.
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National Weather Service Structural
The National Weather Service issues alerts and warnings for the city of Spartanburg.
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Woodward Structural
Woodward is forecast to shift its production operations to Spartanburg.
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BMW Shared context
BMW operates a manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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CrossCountry Mortgage Shared context
CrossCountry Mortgage operates as a business entity within the geographic context of Spartanburg.
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Jerome Rice Shared context
Jerome Rice serves as the Mayor of Spartanburg.
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Food Lion Shared context
The company operates within the geographical context of the city.
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South Carolina Shared context
Spartanburg is a city geographically located within the borders of South Carolina.
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Salt Lake City Operational
The relationship is characterized by their shared involvement in the national manufacturing footprint.
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Aca Shared context
Aca is forecasted to establish a professional base as a tenant in a Spartanburg development.
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Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Shared context
The healthcare system operates within the geographical area of Spartanburg.
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York County Shared context
The two cities are mentioned as being involved in a shared regional issue.
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Advance Auto Parts Shared context
Advance Auto Parts has established a presence by opening a new store in the city of Spartanburg.
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Charleston Shared context
Both cities were noted as locations where candidates held dueling events.
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CKE Restaurants Shared context
The company is situated within the geographical boundaries of Spartanburg.
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Greenville County Shared context
Spartanburg is geographically located within Greenville County.
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Greenwood County Shared context
Both jurisdictions are involved in the shared consideration of data center moratoriums.
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Pamela Evette Shared context
same place or sector
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Paragould Operational
The operational relationship between the two entities includes affected facilities located in Paragould, Arkansas.
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Barnes & Noble Shared context
Barnes & Noble operated in Spartanburg, and its subsequent closure influenced local bookstore sales.
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Denny's Shared context
Denny's operates within the geographical context of Spartanburg.
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United States Geological Survey Shared context
The USGS monitors and reports on geological events, such as earthquakes, occurring near Spartanburg.
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Walhalla Transactional
Spartanburg provided emergency services, specifically firefighters, to Walhalla.
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Boiling Springs Shared context
Boiling Springs is administratively located within Spartanburg County.
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Hilton Shared context
Hilton operates a property that is part of a development project within the city of Spartanburg.
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Cowpens Shared context
Cowpens and Spartanburg share a regional context in South Carolina.
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American Shared context
American is reported in the context of Spartanburg.
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college Shared context
The college operates within the Spartanburg area.
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William Timmons Shared context
William Timmons represents a district that covers the city of Spartanburg.
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South Carolina Public Service Commission Shared context
The Commission regulates power facilities located within the city of Spartanburg.
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Roger Sullivan Shared context
Roger Sullivan conducted activities within the geographical context of Spartanburg.
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Milton Shared context
The single snapshot mentions an operational impact in Milton, providing no evidence of a relationship with Spartanburg.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Candidates held dueling events and sheriffs endorsed Graham in Charleston, Spartanburg, and Greenville County.
- Henry McMaster highlighted economic growth in South Carolina, noting investments and new industrial sites in Spartanburg, Duncan, and Piedmont.
- Barnes & Noble closed its Spartanburg location, with the role being filled by the Hub City Writers Project.
- Roku and Apple TV now carry the FOX Carolina app, while William Timmons represents districts covering Greenville and Spartanburg.
- An organization is challenging data center projects in the state, involving York County and Spartanburg.
September 2026
8 events- South Carolina's Department of Social Services is implementing eligibility rules for child care funding and identifying centers affected by cuts.
- Woodward plans to close its Santa Clarita facility and is building a new campus and shifting production to Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- Firefighters from Spartanburg responded to Walhalla, which is near Seneca, which suffered a tornado.
- Barnes & Noble is expanding its national presence, seeking a replacement location for a reopened store, and utilizing online marketplaces for property searches.
- Mayor Jerome Rice spoke about the city's growth and momentum in Spartanburg.
- Spartanburg County and the city of Spartanburg are jointly funding and constructing a shared government center.
- Story is appointed as the City Administrator of Spartanburg.
- Boiling Springs is located within Spartanburg County, and a local high school is situated in Boiling Springs.
August 2026
4 events- A company's operations are impacted across multiple locations, including Spartanburg, SC (headquarters), Asheville, AR, and Milton, VT.
- An officer used a department card for personal gas in the Cowpens/Spartanburg area.
- Hilton property is part of a development in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where ACA is expected to become a tenant.
- Flash Freight, led by President Tony Gerber, has announced expansions to its operations in Spartanburg, offering cross-border solutions with Canada.
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July 2026
8 events- Woodward, Inc. announced its financial results on July 1, 2026, with CFO Bill Lacey detailing quarterly performance and noting facility completion plans in Spartanburg.
- BMW built Z3 cars in the Spartanburg plant.
- A company is planning to open a new packaging manufacturing plant as part of an expansion of its national manufacturing footprint.
- Detpak USA, a subsidiary of Australian-based Detpak, is establishing production operations in Spartanburg, utilizing Inland Port Greer and receiving a grant from Spartanburg County.
- Advance Auto Parts opened a new store location in Spartanburg on July 17, 2026.
- A mortgage banker hosted a seminar in Spartanburg on July 3, 2026.
- The city of Spartanburg is situated within Spartanburg County.
- A statewide teacher supply drive has been initiated in South Carolina, utilizing various cities including Spartanburg, Rock Hill, and Sumter as collection points.
June 2026
11 events- BMW is currently building the X5 model at its production facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- AAA tracks average gas prices in South Carolina, noting low prices in Spartanburg and Abbeville.
- Hub City Press is located in Spartanburg.
- Spartanburg Community College serves the Union, Spartanburg, and Cherokee county areas, with Jenny Williams serving as Associate Vice President.
- An earthquake epicenter was detected near Spartanburg on June 29, 2026.
- The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Greenville and Spartanburg areas on June 1, 2026.
- An incident occurred in Spartanburg, Greenville County on June 1, 2026.
- Spartanburg is a city located within the state of South Carolina.
- Greenwood County and Spartanburg are considering a moratorium on data centers as local government responds to industry pressures.
- An incident occurred in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on May 27, 2026.
- A suspect was found at a Food Lion location in Spartanburg.