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Cottonwood Trail Boardwalk Restorations
The four mile Cottonwood Trail system runs through the Edwin P. Griffin Preserve, and this outdoors asset is about to get a major facelift in 2020, through the efforts of Spartanburg Area Conservancy.
Mocha's Mug Comes to Landrum
Landrum is known as an antique destination, but is also gaining steady foodie traction with popular restaurants. It's newest destination is Mocha's Mug, a modern coffeeshop filling a need for locals and travelers alike.
"Say 'Tegu'"
Tucked in the top corner of Chapman Cultural Center you can find physics, fossils, and a bear (oh my!) in one of Spartanburg's greatest, public, scientific resources - The John F. Green Spartanburg Science Center.
Fire Safety and Prevention, Top Tier Priority and Response in Spartanburg
City of Spartanburg's Fire Department is rated in the top 1% of both the State and Nation for efficiency, equipment quality, and response time.
Relax in the Burg
While there are many ways to relax and rejuvenate, we're honing in on one specific practice you can enjoy in the ‘Burg: yoga.
See Sip Shop
Once a month, our cultural entities and creative industries pool their talents to host Spartanburg's largest, consistent, unofficial downtown event. That would be ArtWalk, the third Thursday night of every month.
A Dog's Eye View of Spartanburg
Man's best friend is an increasingly popular downtown date, but before you bring your best furry bud out for a night on the town, make sure you check this list of "best pup practices.
Splash into Spartanburg County: 10 cool ways to enjoy Spartanburg’s rivers and lakes
Rivers and lakes abound with natural beauty. Spartanburg County, South Carolina is overflowing with ways to splash into the blue, whether you crave heart-pounding adventure or relaxing shoreline vistas.
Young professionals on why they chose Spartanburg
What brings young, talented workers to Spartanburg? What keeps them here? Those are questions businesses large and small across the county are working to answer.
5 Unique Breakfasts in Spartanburg
We’ve got some world-renowned drive ins and famous breweries in the area, but Spartanburg’s love-affair with the culinary arts starts as soon as we wake up in the morning.
Inside Spartanburg’s Craft Beer Scene
Spartanburg’s beer scene has grown as the craft beer craze has hit new heights. Laws passed over the last five or so years have made South Carolina a more desirable place for national brewers and a better home to breweries hoping to call the Palmetto State home.