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Spartanburg, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Spartanburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Spartanburg’s new data center pause could affect your power and air
  • Know anything about the bikes stolen from a Spartanburg church?
  • Where can Spartanburg families celebrate America’s 250th birthday?

Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SC counties enacting data center moratoriums • SC Daily Gazette (scdailygazette.com) — Spartanburg County leaders have approved a one-year pause on new data center projects while residents pack downtown hearings to challenge a massive power expansion at an existing facility. Locals and environmental groups worry about air pollution, noise, and long‑term impacts as the developer seeks to boost on‑site generation from 50 to 450 megawatts. State regulators will weigh a construction pause at a July 13 hearing in Columbia.
   

2. 4 Carolina Brotherhood Ride bikes stolen from Spartanburg church, officials say (foxcarolina.com) — Four bicycles used in the Carolina Brotherhood Ride were stolen overnight from a church on Clifton Glendale Road in Spartanburg, and deputies are asking for help finding them. Organizers say the bikes are deeply sentimental and vital for a rider managing PTSD, but they’re determined to keep the charity ride’s mission moving forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sgt. Brad Newton.
   

3. LIST: Where to celebrate America's 250th birthday in the Upstate (foxcarolina.com) — Spartanburg County residents can look forward to special events marking America’s 250th birthday on July 4, with celebrations planned across the Upstate. FOX Carolina is compiling a county-by-county list, including Spartanburg, and invites locals to submit additional events to help neighbors find the best places to gather and celebrate.
   

4. Austin Peay baseball to compete in inaugural Spartanburg College Baseball Series in 2027 (clarksvillenow.com) — College baseball fans in Spartanburg can look forward to Austin Peay and other top programs playing in the inaugural Spartanburg College Baseball Series at Fifth Third Park in February 2027. The Hub City Spartanburgers’ home field will host three days of games, with home-plate reserved tickets for the full tournament going on sale June 29 and general admission to follow.
   

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    Monday June 29
  • Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez
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    • Thursday July 2
  • Independence Day Holiday Observed
    Spartanburg District No. 7 Spartanburg, SC 29307
    • Saturday July 4
  • Independence Day Holiday
    Spartanburg District No. 7 Spartanburg, SC 29307
    3:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just finished quilt #70 of my 100 quilt goal for the year.
    These last 10 will get washed and dried this weekend and I’ll deliver them on Monday. (Nextdoor Forest Park)
  • ***Owner Found*** A friend saw our Facebook post and recognized the dog.
    The owner, who we are familiar with, is on the way to get him. Thanks for the help. My son found this dog wondering around on Lake Johnson Rd in… (Nextdoor The Oaks)
  • Regal Cinemas Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Regal Spartan 16 - Full Time in Spartanburg. Apply here.
  • Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Dishwasher/Service Assistant - Franchise in Spartanburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spartanburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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