The bells that have echoed through Spartanburg for 100 years
In 1926, Spartanburg was home to around 26,000 people. It was a year of cultural milestones — Babe Ruth made history in the 1926 World Series, golfer Bobby Jones was the first to ever win both the British Open and the US Open, and Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim the English Channel from France to England, breaking the men’s record by two hours. Duke Ellington was leading the jazz age, Winnie the Pooh was published in London, and electric streetcars still filled local streets here in the Upstate. And in the midst of it all, the Episcopal Church of the Advent became home to the very first set of bells to be heard in Spartanburg.
Veterans Day: Help a service member by becoming part of the Red Cross
Spartanburg Veteran’s Parade set for Nov. 11
Amid the thousands of Veterans Day events and celebrations across South Carolina and the U.S., one often-overlooked item is the fact that many former longtime servicemen and women need assistance for food, jobs, adjusting to civilian life, or sometimes just in being needed.
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Sparkle City Road Show brings live music, local talent and community spirit to Spartanburg
Spartanburg's music scene is getting another reason to celebrate this November, and this time, it's bringing together some familiar local favorites and a nationally recognized headliner for one exciting night.
The Sparkle City Road Show, presented by Our Town Collective, is coming to the Chapman Cultural Center on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Featuring SUSTO, the Abbey Elmore Band, Clay Johnson & the Hard Promises, Janeen Scott and visual artist Lucy Boland, the event promises an evening celebrating live music, creativity and the people who make Spartanburg's arts community special.
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Playing to beat the bands
Rebel marchers returning after long absence to Macy’s parade
Byrnes High School band seniors Jon May and Sunny Harrison have spent the last 12 months practicing until they are Rebel blue in the face, marching until even their teenage feet have begged for relief, and rehearsing a world of new music to the point of hurting their brains.
And neither they nor any of their 398 fellow marchers would have had it any other way since they will soon have a chance to display all of their effort and talent on November 26 at the 100th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
“It's a chance of a lifetime – something that I will remember for years to come,” said Harrison, one of the band’s flutists.
The Cook's Corner
Pumpkin patch brownie pizza: A sweet treat for fall gatherings
Sometimes the best recipe ideas come from a dessert you can’t stop thinking about. This week’s inspiration came from Rigsby’s in Spartanburg, where a warm salted caramel brownie served à la mode is the kind of indulgence worth saving room for.
Their Brownie à la Mode features a warm salted caramel brownie topped with hand-dipped vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and generous drizzles of chocolate and caramel sauce. It’s simple, delicious and proof that you really can’t go wrong with a good brownie and a few extra toppings.
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SC grocery aid no longer covers candy, sodas, other sugary foods
The change took effect Sunday, after a federal court case pushed back the original start date
COLUMBIA — Grocery assistance in South Carolina no longer covers candy, sodas and other sugary drinks after a change in the program took effect Sunday.
Last year, at the direction of Gov. Henry McMaster, the state asked for a waiver to exclude certain items considered unhealthy from the list of food and drinks people could buy using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps.
South Carolina was one of 23 states to receive federal approval for the change as part of the “make America healthy again” initiative, though the programs in five states are on pause as part of an ongoing lawsuit.
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Dagwood Social brings a fresh helping of excitement to Spartanburg
Short rib grilled cheese, a Wagyu birria burger and a martini served with a charcuterie skewer. Those are just a few of the offerings giving Spartanburg diners something new to anticipate as Dagwood Social prepares to open on East St. John Street.
Located at 197 E. St. John St., across from Chapman Cultural Center in the former Ciclops building, the restaurant is targeting the second week of November for its debut, although a firm opening date hasn’t been announced.
Meet Your Neighbor
From Chesnee football to Fortnite fame: Meet Emery Butler
Known online as MrButler, Emery Butler is taking over the world of professional esports, pulling from the competitive mindset he built growing up in Upstate South Carolina.
A lifelong athlete, Butler first became interested in the online gaming world through playing Call of Duty with friends. At the time, gaming was a hobby he enjoyed on the side while working as a car salesman. Then, a friend introduced him to Fortnite.
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 Galatians (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. From Mosaic law, what would happen to the person who cursed his father or mother? Imprisonment, Outcast, 10 lashings, Death
3. In Genesis 14:3, what lake is called the Salt Sea? Galilee, Lake Pison, Dead Sea, Euphrates
4. From Daniel 2, who had a dream about a statue composed of different materials? Jezebel, Daniel, Rezin, Nebuchadnezzar
5. In Acts 7, who said, “Lord, lay not this sin to their charge”? Philip, Stephen, Luke, David
6. Whose biblical name means “salvation”? Jude, Ahaz, Hosea, Ruth
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