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Shamrock-ing Around
With St. Patrick's Day and Spring weather on the horizon, Spartanburg is breaking out their green attire (and their green beer) for all the St. Paddy's festivities, traditional Irish eats, and family entertainment in the Burg.
A Life of Legacy
Operating for over a century, J.W. Woodward Funeral Home is the oldest black, family-owned business in Spartanburg, and an example that the business community looks to for longevity inspiration.
After the Storm
Weeks after February 6th, 2020's EF-1 tornado and ensuing rainfall, the Spartanburg community continues to rebuild, including the trail systems and green-spaces afflicted.
Artwalk: February 20th
The arts and culture scene is non-stop in Spartanburg, especially in the Downtown Cultural District. Once a month, our cultural entities and creative industries pool their talents to host Spartanburg's largest, consistent, unofficial downtown event.
Sweet Tooth for SmallCakes
The idea for opening a cupcake shop came while on vacation, when Cherella and Thomas Lee first visited a SmallCakes location in Alabama. The national chain was founded in Kansas in 2009, and has grown to over 200 locations over that decade.
Taco Test Kitchen
Popular Upstate chain, Bronco Mexican Restaurant, has expanded to Downtown Spartanburg, formerly the location of Big Glenn's Grill on the corner of Pine and Main Street.
Mata's On the Move
A Mexican restaurant offering a nightlife vibe with 19 beers on tap and a back patio big enough for a fiesta is coming to the former Mellow Mushroom spot in downtown Spartanburg.
Buck 'N Brew
Campobello might not be the first place you think of as a "coffee destination," but you just don't have the full scoop. Local favorite, Buck 'N Brew Coffee & Ice Cream, is a cozy gathering place for locals and passerby alike.
Eatin' Good in Landrum
The historically-quaint Drake House in Landrum recently reopened under new ownership, as the Stax's Drake House Restaurant.
Second Chances
In just a decade, Spartanburg Humane Society's Live-Release rate increased from a sobering 10% to a soaring 97.5% of cats and dogs adopted, reclaimed by owners, or transferred safely to other facilities.