Here’s the gimmick: Each week, we’ll pick two local bands — an opening act and a headliner — link to a site where you can listen to their songs for free, then ask you to spend a few moments of your precious time to tell us what you think about them. Some may be... »
This is quite possibly the best Spartanburg-related story I’ve read in weeks. From the Greenville News … A Spartanburg man was taken to the hospital after sheriff’s deputies found him trapped under a car when they responded to a domestic dispute this morning. The man was arrested and charged with criminal domestic violence of a... »
Ripped from the headlines of today’s Spartanburg Herald-Journal … Ken Compton, president and CEO of Spartanburg-based payday lender Advance America Inc., is the subject of an ongoing insider trading investigation by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In a filing with the regulatory agency on Wednesday, the company said it was informed on July 22 that its... »
Each and every Thursday, I politely ask you, our wonderful readers, to tell the rest of us a little something about your weekend plans. The idea is that your weekend plans will give some good ideas to others in search of something interesting to do, as well as help us cover worthy events... »
Have y’all ever watched one of Oprah’s “My Favorite Thingsâ€? It’s pretty cool, because not only does she share with her audience some of her favorite products — which include technological gadgets, food, etc. — she usually gives each member of the audience one of everything. Well, this post is going to be kinda... »
Wednesdays have been slowly becoming the “What if” day here at the Spark. It’s not really been an intentional thing, but for the past several months posts examining the possible Spartanburg of 2014, why a local dog park might be a good thing, and how to bring tourism to the city have tended... »
On Monday, City Council took up a measure regarding a $75,000 lien on the current location of the SAFE Homes-Rape Coalition building. The group recently purchased a new building that sits outside city limits and provides nine additional beds to shelter victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The $75,000 lien stems from a... »
She’s a college graduate, a philanthropist, a social diva, a clothing designer and a world traveler. She is also a parent, and has three generations of grandchildren. She is a very unique individual, and I want to be just like her when I grow up. My grandmother, Eleanor King, celebrated her 95th birthday... »
Reader Soapbox lets you, the readers of Spartanburg Spark, create your own posts about topics you find interesting and important. To write your own post, visit our Reader Soapbox submission page. Soapbox contributor: Joe Power Hello people. I’m in a shitty local band that manages to still make money doing live shows in what people... »
Here’s a quick clip of info from the Spartanburg Herald-Journal’s preview of today’s City Council meeting … Spartanburg City Council will consider authorizing a development agreement with the company redeveloping the former Abby’s Grill on Main Street. Approval would authorize the city manager to negotiate and sign the development agreement to provide the property owner, the... »
Last Monday, I began my week with a mission. As much time as has been spent on the Spark criticizing local media coverage, our local television news on WSPA News Channel 7 has gotten precious little attention. At first it seemed odd to me that that would be the case, and I... »
It has been an excellent week for local videos, and the content seems to keep getting better and better. There’s something inherently unfunky about listening to funk music during the daylight hours in a packed public park. But, as far as these things go, Spartanburg’s Funk Fest back in June appears to have done... »
I’m having a bit of trouble with my internet today, as it’s randomly cutting out. As you can imagine, it’s making catching up on the local blogs to be a bit of a hassle. So, I’m turning to you fine readers to do my job for me, and suggest some local and regional... »
Here’s the gimmick: Each week, we’ll pick two local bands — an opening act and a headliner — link to a site where you can listen to their songs for free, then ask you to spend a few moments of your precious time to tell us what you think about them. Some may be... »
It’s another slowish local news day here in Spartanburg, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to talk about. For instance, the Spartanburg Herald-Journal is reporting that someone is slashing tires on Asheville Highway … A Spartanburg EMS employee and auto parts store reported to sheriff’s deputies Wednesday morning that tires on a total of... »
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