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Burgers & Brews, Wings & Things
Across from both the Chapman Cultural Center and the George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics, Rigsby’s specializes in gourmet burgers, smoked wings, and all the upscale pub grub you could want.
Get to Walking-- Pedestrian Traffic On the Rise in Spartanburg
Business is booming, and so are the sidewalks of Downtown Spartanburg. And a host of pedestrian counters are located along major streets and intersections throughout downtown to gauge how busy the Hub City is.
Health in Hand
Reposted from Belle Magazine feature, Belle's Bites: Health in Hand Juice and Smoothie Bar. Emily Vargo founded Health in Hand in 2014 and opened the doors of her storefront in January 2015.
Healthier Hub City
The Hub City Farmers Market increases accessibility to healthy food in Spartanburg and their weekly Farmers Market at the Northside Harvest Park. HCFM operates a Mobile Market that brings fresh produce, meat, bread, and more directly to the community.
Food Is Good, InTheBurg
Local Food Is Good, or Local F.I.G. for short offers Southern cuisine, events, and a cozy, welcoming environment.
Gyros On the Go
Ali Baba opened in the former It's Banh Mi Baby location at 201 Wall St. downtown serving up fast-casual, customizable gyros, bowls, and kabobs, served with house-roasted lamb and housemade flatbread.
Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful
Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful, a campaign affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, aims to prevent litter, reduce waste, and beautify our County.
MLK Weekend: Unity, Community, and Service Opportunities
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day may not be until Monday, but Unity Week events and service opportunities start this Thursday!
They've Got the Juice
JuicyVerse is both a familiar concept and a positive addition to City of Spartanburg's Eastside. Just past Spartanburg High School, the juice bar filled a location previously left to disrepair-- quite vibrantly
New Year's Bashes In the Burg
In addition to the usual sparkle and glam you've come to expect from a New Year's bash, many NYE parties are celebrating the start of the 2020's with Gatsby-esqe flair.
Holiday Traditions In the Burg
We asked for reader submissions on how you and your family spread cheer in Spartanburg. Thank you to everyone who shared with us! Here are a few of our favorite, unique traditions.
Seasonal Sippers & Winter Warmers
We set out to find a list of seasonal sippers, beyond your traditional Peppermint Mocha Latte, to keep you rocking this holiday season in Spartanburg.