Panthers 2018 Training Camp Fan Guide
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
When Carolina Panthers Training Camp roars into Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., team logos pop up throughout the city, and around the Upstate. Whether you have multiple trips under your belt or are here for the first time, there's something new and exciting for you to do in Spartanburg. Few NFL experiences can compete with Panthers Camp and 24 hours in the Hub City (or mo
Continue Reading >Music Fills Spartanburg Streets For Spring
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
If it’s springtime in Spartanburg, you can just hear it. Whether you’re looking for rock, jazz, blues or music history, Spartanburg’s one-of-a-kind flavor that includes so many genres will be pleasing to any music fan’s ears. Let’s look at some of your musical options for enjoying your Spartanburg spring. Music Sandwiched In: The Music Foundation of Spartanbu
Continue Reading >2018 Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium Look Ahead
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
In the land of tailgates and summer cookouts, Spartanburg's biggest annual party comes together for series of twilight bicycle races. Each year, the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium takes over Downtown Spartanburg the Friday night of Spring Fling weekend. Known as “the Crit” to many, the afternoon and evening bike races have become a focal point of the ev
Continue Reading >Discover Spartanburg County’s Water Fun at April Event
Monday, April 16, 2018
An April event at Lake Cooley will showcase the Tyger River Watershed to local residents and visitors alike. The family Discover Your Watershed event, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21, is free and open to people of all ages (while those under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult). There will be recreational opportunities, educational exhibits, door prizes, paddleboa
Continue Reading >Walkable Downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Written by Hope S. Philbrick The Hub City steps up as a hot destination that’s easy to explore on foot. There's a boom happening in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Construction is underway on multiple downtown properties, from new buildings to renovations, to expand retail, office and residential spaces. But don’t wait to visit: There’s already much to see and do in th
Continue Reading >Eight Things We Love About You, Spartanburg
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Can you feel it? That's love in the air. We love the idea of big romantic gestures. But we're not good at writing poems or strumming guitar or building romantic fires. Instead, in honor of Valentine's Day, we thought we'd create a list for all the world to see. A list of why we feel the way we do about our love. So here we go: Things We Love About You, Spartanburg. You
Continue Reading >Resolving To See More Spartanburg in 2018
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
I despise New Year’s resolutions – and they don’t like me so much either. Somewhere between subtracting weight and adding exercise, between sleeping more and drinking less, I always seem to fall flat. Last year, I tried to make no resolutions. It meant I didn’t fail at any. But it also left me lacking motivation. This year, I think I’ve finally found the answ
Continue Reading >Spartanburg’s Culinary Culture Continues
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Sarah McClure never dreamed of growing up to be an accomplished chef. But here she is, killing it. McClure, co-owner and chef of Southside Smokehouse in Landrum, has been named one of four 2018 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors. The program is a joint initiative between the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & To
Continue Reading >Should Spartanburg consider changing its name? To Sport-anburg?
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
If this fall’s activities featuring athletics of all types are any indication, officials may want to consider it. Just think about the slew of special sporting events that Spartanburg has hosted over the past four months, drawing thousands of visitors and competitors to town: The Adidas Uprising Gauntlet & Summer Havoc Basketball Tournaments : In mid-July, more th
Continue Reading >Panthers Training Camp Means Millions to Local State Economies
Friday, October 20, 2017
The Carolina Panthers’ NFL season is nearing the halfway point with the Panthers sitting in first place, but the wins aren’t just on the football field. The three weeks the team spent practicing over the summer at Spartanburg’s Wofford College also meant big victories for the local and state economies, according to a new report from Clemson University. Visitors from ne
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