New recreation complex expected to bring bonanza to Spartanburg’s east side
Ask anyone who doesn’t live within 20 miles of Cowpens which county the town is in. Chances are you will get a pause and then a likely guess for Cherokee County. But while Cowpens is actually at the far eastern edge of Spartanburg County, a new Eastside Sports Complex currently underway is not only expected to fill a huge recreational need for the county’s east side, but to make the area far more attractive to people than ever before. “It will increase the number of fields we have and be a complement to what we already offer,” said Kristen Guilfoos, marketing manager with Spartanburg County Parks Department. “And this could very well positively impact the desirability of that part of Spartanburg County for those looking to relocate, as well as give current residents additional recreational opportunities.”
Teachers, students entering last year at Jesse Boyd Elementary
New school progressing, to be ready by 2027
The slow countdown has begun – As of the first day of school Aug. 6, parents, teachers, and students returning to Jesse Boyd Elementary in the Fernwood area of Spartanburg officially began the year-long transition from their original 61-year-old home to a new and bigger place. And while all JBE family, new and old alike, want in some way for the old school to remain, they will tell you that they are far more excited about the move.
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Hunters for the Hungry seeks community support at Pauline benefit August 8
For over 20 years, Hunters for the Hungry has been working to fight food insecurity in South Carolina.
South Carolina ranks seventh in the nation in food insecurity, and is one of the most devastating challenges facing communities. Hunters for the Hungry has seen how hunger distills hope, affects children’s abilities to learn, weakens families, and forces parents to make impossible choices — and for the past two decades, they’ve been fighting back.
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New school year, new schedule: Spartanburg County students return under modified calendar
New school progressing, to be ready by 2027
As students across Spartanburg County head back to the classroom this week, they’ll be doing so under a brand-new academic calendar designed with one goal in mind: creating a healthier, more balanced school year.
For the first time, all seven Spartanburg County school districts are following the same modified academic calendar, a collaborative effort aimed at improving student engagement, supporting teacher well-being and giving families more opportunities to recharge throughout the year. District leaders say the calendar maintains the required 180 instructional days while strategically adding breaks during some of the longest stretches of the school year.
The 2026-27 school year officially begins Thursday, Aug. 6, after several days of teacher preparation and staff development. While students are returning a few days earlier than in previous years, they’ll also benefit from two new breaks that educators have long advocated for.
The Cook's Corner
Comfort food for the first week of school: Creamy chicken tortellini bake, Caesar salad and cookie ice cream sandwiches
If you’re anything like me, the first week of school always feels a little like organized chaos.
The excitement of the first day quickly gives way to reality. Lunchboxes need to be packed again before you know it, permission slips somehow appear overnight, uniforms or school clothes are already headed for the laundry, and after-school activities begin filling every empty spot on the calendar. Somewhere between pickup lines, homework and evening practices, dinner still has to make its way to the table.
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BMW Plant Woodruff to begin battery production for electric iX5 in December
WOODRUFF — BMW Group Plant Woodruff is expected to begin series production of high-voltage batteries in December for the all-electric BMW iX5, marking another milestone in the company's expanding electric vehicle operations in Spartanburg County.
The new battery plant will supply batteries to BMW Manufacturing's Spartanburg plant, about 15 miles away, where the next generation of fully electric BMW X models will be assembled.
BMW officials said the Woodruff facility uses artificial intelligence, robotics and digital technology to streamline battery production and improve quality. More than 300 employees and 250 robots will support assembly of the company's sixth-generation, or Gen6, high-voltage batteries.
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Joshua Dawkins: Stepping into a new challenge in District Six
New Dorman Principal ready to ‘remove barriers’
It might be easier for Joshua Dawkins to tell you what he hasn’t achieved yet in the realm of public education.
But when school resumes on August 6 for the 2026-27 year in Spartanburg School District Six, Dawkins will not only officially take over as the new Principal of Dorman High School, he is expecting to call on every one of his previous roles and experience as he meets new challenges that will likely dwarf anything he has encountered so far.
Meet Your Neighbor
Japanese author tells story of Spartanburg's musical legacy
Sometimes, life gives us moments that remind us that the world is always smaller than we think it is. This summer, that reminder comes from author Shuichi Iwami, who brought a piece of Spartanburg’s history to life all the way from Hiroshima, Japan.
Iwami was born in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima in 1971. He graduated from a local public high school before attending a private university in the city, where he received a degree in economics. Though he never studied abroad or spent extensive time learning English, he became a music lover after experiencing The Beatles in junior high.
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Lucy Anne’s brings family, heart and elevated comfort food to downtown Spartanburg
Downtown Spartanburg’s dining scene has welcomed an exciting new addition with the opening of Lucy Anne’s, a restaurant that blends Southern comfort, Italian influence and heartfelt family tradition into an experience that feels both familiar and refined.
Located inside the historic Citizens and Southern Bank building at 148 W. Main St., Lucy Anne’s is the long-awaited brick-and-mortar home for Chef Michael, whose culinary journey began years ago with pop-up dinners, brewery events and catered gatherings across the Upstate. After building a loyal following, opening a permanent restaurant in Spartanburg felt like the natural next step.
Bible Trivia
1. Is the book of Zacchaeus (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. From John 3, who came to Jesus under the cover of night? Elijah, Amos, Nicodemus, Mesha
3. What do the seven stars represent in Revelation 1:20? Continents, Angels, Seas, Fruits
4. From Psalms 68, with what are the dove’s feathers covered? Manna, Gold, Leaves, Blood
5. How many people did Jesus Himself baptize? 0, 1, Dozens, Hundreds
6. Who wrote the book of Galatians? Paul, Peter, Isaac, Luke
ANSWERS: 1) Neither, 2) Nicodemus, 3) Angels, 4) Gold, 5) Zero, 6)Paul
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