Vision Plan 2.0: Mapping Spartanburg’s economic future
Milestones paving way for next steps
What began four years ago as a hopeful economic development strategy to make Spartanburg County more competitive for jobs and talent and improve quality of life for residents has so far surpassed even the most optimistic expectations. Now entering its fifth and final year, the OneSpartanburg Vision Plan 2.0 has not only led to more economic growth in 2026 than all of last year, its leaders and supporters are already wondering how far it will take the county into the next decade.
The ultimate three-day Fourth of July weekend in Spartanburg
Few places do a holiday weekend quite like Spartanburg, and with Independence Day falling on a Saturday this year, local residents have three full days to celebrate. From pizza and patio dining downtown to fireworks, markets, baseball stadium festivities and a relaxing Sunday brunch, the Hub City offers an ideal mix of family fun and hometown tradition.
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More than a thrift store: Campobello shop helps fund Hospice programs across South Carolina
When most people walk into a thrift store, they’re hoping to leave with a great deal or an unexpected treasure. At Charity for All of South Carolina in Campobello, every purchase tells a much bigger story.
For founder and owner Julie R. Gwinn-Bright and Karen M. Diercks, director of donations and inventory management, that story is about transforming everyday donations into meaningful support for South Carolinians facing some of life’s most difficult seasons.
Meet Your Neighbor
Kristie Kay-Butts creates a place where healing can ‘Bloom’
Therapist Kristie Kay-Butts, LCP, RPT is excited to step into the next chapter of serving the Spartanburg community with the opening of her new practice, Bloom Counseling Studio.
Kay-Butts’s husband, David Butts, grew up in the Spartanburg area. The two met while he was in dental school in Charleston, and when he completed his education, they moved to the Upstate to be closer to family.
A licensed counselor and registered play therapist, Kay-Butts says she was first drawn to working in therapy because she simply enjoyed working with people. “I feel like I’ve always been the friend that people come to,” she says.
The Cook's Corner
Sweeten your summer with these Bomb-Pop - inspired recipes
There are a few treats that instantly transport you back to childhood summers, and the classic Bomb Pop is high on that list. Whether you remember chasing the ice cream truck through the neighborhood or enjoying one after a long afternoon at the pool, there’s something about those bright red, white and blue layers that simply says “summer.”
Bible Trivia
1. Is the book of Jude (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. From Acts 17, in what city were Paul and his companions accused of turning the world upside down? Antioch, Smyrna, Thessalonica, Galatia
3. How many days did it take Nehemiah to get the wall around Jerusalem completed? 6, 52, 100, 1,000
4. From Genesis 3:15, the snake is supposed to strike at what part of man? Throat, Hand, Heel, Eyes
5. In Christianity, what’s the title given to the head of a diocese? Arch, Cardinal, Bishop, Reverend
6. From Revelation 12, what angel fights against Satan? Gabriel, Angel of the Lord, Cherubim, Michael
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First nursing pipeline nearly complete – more to follow?
Project aimed at meeting critical healthcare need
By the time she walked across the stage to receive her high school diploma, Mia Kwiatkoski of Inman in Spartanburg County already had her license to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
This summer, however, Kwiatkoski intends to be on a much more important stage when she renews her CNA designation through a county-wide initiative known as the Certified Nursing Assistant Cohort Career Pipeline.
Meet Your Neighbor
Inspired to heal: Chesnee student turns personal loss into purpose
A rising sophomore at Chesnee High School, Cohen Gray is dreaming big — and making an impact on his local community in the meantime.
Gray is a dedicated member of his school’s marching band, and recently moved from playing marching xylophone to Marimba 3, where he plays the marching snare drum. It’s an accomplishment he credits to his Uncle Tyman, who inspired his marching band journey.
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