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Inside Scoop

You’re in the right place for more information on all-things Spartanburg! Since our Insiders know the area better than anyone, let their expert suggestions guide you to the very best our growing county has to offer!

Highlights

We totally thought multiple craft breweries and our annual festivals would be enough to convince you to visit, but if you’re still looking for a sign it’s time to start planning your trip, you’ll probably find it in these recent highlights:

Your Day In Woodruff

If you’re in Spartanburg County, venture a bit outside the city and explore Woodruff – one of the small, surrounding towns bursting with charm. Not sure where to start planning a day in Woodruff? We’ve got you c

Spartanburg County’s Must-Visit Ice Creameries

This content originally appeared on InTheBurg. We don’t need a reason to enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae, but if you’re looking for an excuse, here’s a great one: July is National Ice Cream Month, and Nation

Spartanburg County’s Springtime 2025 Event Guide

By Sasha Reyes Special to OneSpartanburg, Inc. Punxsutawney Phil (of Groundhog Day fame) saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. But if you’re like us, you’re looking (eagerly) ahead toward spring.

A Brief History of Spartanburg

A Brief History of Spartanburg

A treaty with the Cherokee Indian Nation in 1753 opened up the area for settlers. The county formed in 1785 and got its name from the Spartan Regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the Revolutionary War

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Three Spartanburg County Chefs Serve Up Their Secrets

Three Spartanburg County Chefs Serve Up Their Secrets

As a fourth-generation South Carolina farmer, I’m always interested to see how chefs showcase our regional staples on their menus. While Spartanburg County is renowned for peaches, our unique corner of South Carolina ...

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The Sparkle City Pizza Scene

The Sparkle City Pizza Scene

When I told my girlfriend that I had been asked to write an article about Spartanburg’s pizza scene, she crunched her face into a quizzical smirk and asked, “What pizza scene?” The attitude was expected. My ...

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The Scholar’s Tour of Spartanburg County

The Scholar’s Tour of Spartanburg County

Historical documents often give researchers an understanding of the social history of a place and how residents interacted with one another in the past. Libraries are one of my favorite places to visit when I go to a new...

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Spartanburg’s German Connection

Spartanburg’s German Connection

Raise your hand if, when you think of Germans in Spartanburg, you think BMW? Me too—so I was surprised to learn that there are 27 German manufacturing companies in Spartanburg County and that the German community here ...

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Spartanburg is an Arts Town

Spartanburg is an Arts Town

With over 1,335 annual events and festivals, 43 galleries and art exhibit spaces, 21 indoor live performance venues, and nine outdoor performance venues, options abound, and most are free. There is no famine of options ...

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