Run for Fathers 5K returns to Duncan Park
The Spartanburg Upstate Fatherhood Coalition will host its third annual Run for Fathers 5K on June 27 at Duncan Park, inviting community members to walk or run in support of fathers and families throughout the region.
The event aims to raise awareness of the coalition’s work assisting disadvantaged fathers while promoting the important role fathers play in building strong families and communities.
According to the organization, the Spartanburg Upstate Fatherhood Coalition is dedicated to empowering fathers by connecting them with resources, support networks and encouragement designed to help them succeed in their roles as parents and community members.The family-friendly event is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels. Proceeds and community support help advance the coalition’s mission of strengthening fathers and fostering positive outcomes for children and families across Spartanburg County.
Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Spartanburg/ RunForFathers5KWalkRun to sign up.
Converse receives Food Lion Feeds grant to support campus pantry
Converse University has received a $2,400 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help address food insecurity among students and other members of the campus community.
The funding will support Valkyrie Supply, the university’s on-campus basic needs hub that provides food and hygiene products to those in need. The grant is part of the foundation’s Nourishing Our Neighbors program, which helps increase access to nutritious food and related resources.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has been a longtime supporter of Converse, providing a $1,500 grant in 2023 and a $10,000 disaster relief grant in 2024 to assist with recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.
Since its founding in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $25 million to organizations working to combat food insecurity across the communities it serves.
Spartanburg Community College recognized nationally as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) was formally recognized during the 2026 National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Designation Ceremony held April 28, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).
The designation was presented during the 2026 CAE-C Community Symposium, which brought together academic, government, and community leaders from across the nation to recognize institutions advancing cybersecurity education, research, and workforce development. The symposium’s 2026 theme was “Get Involved.”
SCC was formally recognized by leadership from the Department of War, the Cyber Academic Engagement Office, the National Cryptologic University, and leaders from the CAE Community for its commitment to cybersecurity education and workforce preparation.
SCC’s designation signifies the College’s national distinction in cybersecurity education and its contribution to building a skilled, diverse, and resilient cybersecurity workforce.
Artists Collective Spartanburg exhibit explores Afrofuturism through June 27
Works by nine regional Black artists are currently on display at Artists Collective Spartanburg as part of a new multimedia exhibition centered on Afrofuturism and cultural imagination.
The exhibit, titled Future Minded: Utopia Through the Black Lens, showcases a range of visual media exploring themes of identity, history and possibility through a futuristic lens. It is curated by ACS member Lady Pluuto.
The exhibition remains open through June 27 and is available for public viewing during regular gallery hours.
Music on Mill Returns to Downtown Inman
The City of Inman's popular Music on Mill summer concert series returns June 26 with an evening of live music and family-friendly fun.
The free event will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at 26 Mill St. in downtown Inman. This week’s event will feature The Tams as well as a grand fireworks show. Music on Mill continues every Friday night in June, offering live entertainment, food trucks and inflatables for children. Admission is free.
