Domestic Violence Shelter receives $1,800 from Walmart Community Funding
Back-to back donation indicates growing need in county, state
When Amanda Jones founded Willow Haven in November 2025, her one simple goal was to make a real difference in the lives of people who are victims of domestic violence. Now, barely 10 months after starting with nothing more than Jones’ own singular pulling force, Willow Haven is fast becoming one of Spartanburg County’s main relief hubs, most recently thanks to two Walmart grants of $1,050 and $750. The grants will go toward Willow Haven’s Fresh Start Program, which not only helps domestic violence survivors and their children transition into safe, stable housing, but provides solid footing toward regaining their independence.
A homegrown business takes root in Spartanburg
When local business owner Kyle MacNaughton decided to pursue entrepreneurship, he had one priority in mind. “I wanted to do something that was going to provide real value for the community,” says MacNaughton. “It was really important to me to bring something that would be valuable to Spartanburg.”
Meet Your Neighbor
Spartanburg woman builds community for seniors facing isolation
This October, Spartanburg’s seniors will have the opportunity to lace up their dancing shoes and enjoy an afternoon of community and fun with Joanne’s Safe Haven’s Senior Citizens Sneaker Prom.
Joanne’s Safe Haven, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing weekly programs and activities for the cherished local senior community. Their mission is to bridge the gap between seniors, young adults, and adolescents through companionship, shared wisdom, and meaningful engagement.
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New residences going up on site of old Mill
Units indicative of changing trend
While central Spartanburg is rapidly transforming its appeal into a nationally renowned downtown district with new businesses and living spaces, the fringes of the city aren’t going to be far behind – as soon as construction crews put up a new $51 million, Class A apartment complex in historic Beaumont Village.
Work began in earnest Sept. 1 on Beaumont Mill, a 275-unit multifamily mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom options on 7.5 acres, less than a mile from Wofford College, on the site of the old Beaumont textile mill.
But more than just another residential development, officials behind the project see it as another example of a city on the move.
The Cook's Corner
From Spartanburg sweets to your kitchen: Caramel apple blondies
There’s something about the first stretch of cooler fall weather that makes turning on the oven sound like a good idea again.
After plenty of warm September days, Spartanburg is finally getting a little taste of cooler weather next week. And if there’s ever a season for warm desserts, apples, cinnamon and entirely too much caramel, this is it.
Caramel is one of those flavors that just seems made for fall, and around Spartanburg, we’ve got plenty of ways to satisfy that craving without baking a thing.
Meet Your Neighbor
Matthew Emory finds a new calling in Cowpens antiques
History, creativity, and artistic flair come together in the best-kept secret of Cowpens, South Carolina — its vibrant antique shopping scene.
A trip down Main Street reveals a wide assortment of antique shops, some of which have been around for 20 years. Three new shops have opened in the last year, and Cowpens only continues to grow and expand.
One of the most beloved spots on Main Street is Marketplace on Main, an antique store owned and operated by Matthew Emory. A native of Cowpens, Emory’s love for antiques stems from family ties.
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Spartanburg Historic District forming across many facets
Business, industry beating path to city and county
A 15-minute stroll through the heart of Spartanburg will reveal a downtown under heavy transformation – new hotels, residences, retail space, mutual government offices, even a new home for the city’s clock tower.
And all of it is intentional to create this 20-square-mile area into a nationally renowned downtown district by the end of the decade.
“Downtowns are vital for economic growth,” said Upstate S.C. Alliance President and CEO John Lummus “Having growing, planned, and successful downtowns makes the quality of life in a region increase, and this attracts talent and companies to the area.”
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ReGenesis Health Care opens new BridgePoint Center
During August, in tandem with National Health Center Week, ReGenesis Health Care celebrated the grand opening of their new Business, Administration & Training (BAT) Center here in Spartanburg.
“We thought it would be great to unveil this new facility now because the theme of Health Center Week was framed around working with community engagement with a focus on innovation,” shares ReGenesis President and CEO Marlon Hunter. “So we thought that by unveiling our multifunctional facility where we do business administration, training, as well as clinical-related work, and additionally we have an event space that the community can use for multipurposes… it puts us squarely in alignment with our community and its needs.”
Escape the Hub City: Short Journeys from Spartanburg
Escape the Hub City: Six Fall road trips worth taking from Spartanburg
There’s a very specific point every year when staying in Spartanburg for the weekend suddenly feels like a missed opportunity.
The temperature finally drops, the leaves begin changing and Western North Carolina starts calling — preferably with an apple cider doughnut waiting at the other end.
Fortunately, some of the Upstate’s best fall destinations are close enough to visit without packing an overnight bag. From apple orchards and pumpkin patches to wine and hard cider, here are six easy escapes to put on your fall calendar.
Bible Trivia
1. Is the book of 1 Thessalonians (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. From Acts 10, who said, “Not so, Lord, for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean”? Herod, Peter, Thomas, John the Baptist
3. In 1 Corinthians 11, because of “what” did Paul say women should have a “symbol of authority”? Life, Trust, Love, Angels
4. From Hebrews 7, which king was said to have neither mother nor father? Solomon, David, Melchizedek, Sargon
5. Whose four daughters were considered prophetesses? Gad’s, Philip’s, Jonah’s, Noah’s
6. What biblical name meant “God has helped”? Solomon, Paul, Lazarus, Amos
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