A shooting at WestGate Mall on May 2 left three people with non-life-threatening injuries and led to the arrest of one man
was charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol and carrying a firearm inside a premise with clear signage prohibiting concealed weapons
according to a report by the Spartanburg Police Department
Two of the victims were part of the original altercation
Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from a disturbance between two groups of people
They  “entered the mall near the Food Court when someone from one of the groups started shooting,” according to the police report
Officers from the Spartanburg Police Department and deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about the incident at around 6:40 Friday evening
Three people were taken to the Spartanburg Medical Center
where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries
two other individuals were detained by authorities
“Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Spartanburg Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 1.888.CRIMESC,” the police report states
The Iowa State women’s basketball team has landed the Southern Conference’s top player from the 2024-25 season
the league’s conference player of the year and defensive player of the year
A source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed the move to the Register on May 3
The addition is a significant pick-up for Iowa State
started all 59 games she played in the last two seasons
She was named the Southern Conference freshman of the year following the 2023-24 campaign
1.9 assists and 8.4 rebounds a game while earning two of the league’s biggest accolades
Paulk’s commitment is the second big one for the Cyclones out of the transfer portal. <a href=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-womens/2025/04/02/jada-williams-iowa-state-womens-basketball-roster-transfer-portal-ncaa-arizona/82753164007/>Jada Williams, a McDonald’s All-American out of high school, is transferring to Iowa State from Arizona</a>
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has been working at the newspaper since 2008
2020 and 2023 Iowa Sportswriter of the Year
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Wofford transfer Evangelia Paulk has committed to the Cyclones
BREAKING: Wofford transfer Evangelia Paulk has committed to Iowa State, sources told <a href="https://twitter.com/On3sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3sports</a>. The 6-0 sophomore averaged 12.8 ppg, 8.4 rpg and 3.3 spg this season. TRACKER: <a href="https://t.co/StsxDxjlYl">https://t.co/StsxDxjlYl</a> <a href="https://t.co/b3ts9tNiaE">pic.twitter.com/b3ts9tNiaE</a>
the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year this past season
will have two years left to play at Iowa State
Paulk averaged 12.8 points with 8.4 rebounds and two assists per game
North Carolina knocked down 42 three-pointers and was also a 77 percent shooter from the free throw line
Paulk posted solid numbers as a freshman for Wofford
averaging 8.5 points with almost seven rebounds a game
Where Paulk could really make a difference is by creating turnovers
She recorded 95 steals last year and 46 the season before
She recorded the second triple-double ever by a Wofford women’s player
scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds and 10 steals
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David Britt has championed economic development as a member of Spartanburg County Council
He was part of the team that recruited BMW to Spartanburg
and he is known as an enthusiastic proponent of tax incentives for companies looking to move to the area
Britt will leave the Spartanburg County Council after its May 19 meeting to take a position with the South Carolina Public Service Commission
“Serving on county council has been the biggest honor of my life,” he said
“It has been so gratifying getting to serve my constituents
And getting to know great companies and recruiting them to Spartanburg – starting with BMW
Never in my wildest imagination would I have known what they would mean for Spartanburg County and for the whole state.”
The Public Service Commission has oversight over utilities
It also regulates telecommunications companies
The General Assembly elects commissioners to represent congressional districts
Britt will serve the 4th Congressional District
which encompasses most of Spartanburg and Greenville counties
While his new role takes him off the frontlines of recruiting companies to Spartanburg
Britt says he won’t leave the economic development world altogether
“We face critical challenges and opportunities for sustainable energy for our future,” he said
“I decided to seek this position because I believe this is a role in which there is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the state of South Carolina.”
Spartanburg City Council member Rob Rain was recently appointed to the South Carolina Ports Authority
Members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate
In <a href="https://citizenportal.ai/Search/View?dp=1&key=3117276-8750bd6ced68324d293407d0836e2224&start=3650&end=3967">a recorded interview</a> for the position
Rain said he would resign from the city council
Special elections will take place for these two roles in the coming months
said Director of Registrations and Elections John Baucom
a Spartanburg-based hotel development and management company
Britt is the vice president of Tindall Corporation
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and friend whose kindness and grace touched all who knew her
Camille was a daughter of the late Harold Anderson and Patricia Owens Mobley
South Carolina where she was the oldest of seven children
Camille was a 1963 graduate of Easley High School and attended Winthrop University
they moved to Spartanburg and became ingrained in the Spartanburg community
She spent many years supporting athletic endeavors at Spartanburg High School and raising her children
There she met many of her best friends and became the welcoming face as patients came through the doors
She was proud of that job and cherished the lasting relationships she made there
Paul United Methodist Church and particularly the Alice Walker Circle where she served in many capacities
She looked forward to their meetings and acts of service
Camille&rsquo;s greatest joy came from her family
Gregory Wilton Norris (Lisa) and her daughter
She is also survived by four grandchildren
In addition to her parents and her loving husband of 33 years
Camille was predeceased by 3 of her siblings and her second husband
Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 a.m
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Valeria Cardozo-Cabrera holds off Kendall Ryan in fifth round of criterium series
Michael Garrison (MGR p/b Speed l Club) and Valeria Cardozo-Cabrera (MBO Racing Team) sprinted to victories at the Spartanburg Criterium p/b Gibbs Cancer Center &amp; Spartanburg Medical Center on Friday night. The South Carolina races provided points for both <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.cyclingnews.com/usa-crits-series/races/" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.cyclingnews.com/usa-crits-series/races/">USA CRITS</a> and Speed Week series
Garrison launched a solo attack and created a gap to the field with 7 to go
and no one was in sight as he crossed the line for his second victory of the USA CRITS series
His first win was on the third stop in Newnan
Georgia at the Rock&amp;Road Criterium.&nbsp;
Bikers Cycling Team duo Jordan Parra and Jamie Castaneda finished two-three in the field sprint
edging Lucas Bourgoyne (Team Cadence Cyclery p/b Encore Wire) and Bryan Gomez (Kingdom Elite) from the podium.&nbsp;
Bourgoyne's fourth place kept him in the USA CRITS individual leader's jersey by a slim 55 points over Garrison
Team Cadence Cyclery held a slim margin over Bikers Cycling Team in the USA CRITS and Speed Week team points standings
having won the High Line Criterium in Suwanee
Georgia two nights before in the Speed Week series
She held off Kendall Ryan (L39ION of Los Angeles) at the line in Spartanburg
with Elizabeth Harden (Team Flicker) edging Peta Mullens (Liv SRAM Tango) for the final spot on the podium.&nbsp;
Overall women's leader of USA CRITS Aylena Quevedo (Kingdon Elite Racing) suffered a puncture with two laps remaining and settled for 21st position
Here team placed three riders in the top 10 and created a solid lead in both the USA CRITS and Speed Week team standings
USA CRITS continues on May 17 with the Aksarben Tirc Crit Nebraska p/b Visit Omaha
A unique course includes four 90-degree corners and one roundabout
Live streaming for pro races feature the elite women at 7:05 p.m
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She is proud to have worked in professional baseball for six years - from selling advertising to pulling the tarp for several minor league teams
She has climbed l'Alpe d'Huez three times (not fast)
Her favorite road and gravel rides are around horse farms in north Georgia (USA) and around lavender fields in&nbsp;Provence (France)
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The 2025 USA CRITS series continues from Spartanburg
South Carolina with race number five: Spartanburg Criterium p/b Gibbs Cancer Center &amp; Spartanburg Medical Center
Velo is live streaming all nine <a href="http://velo.outsideonline.com/tag/usa-crits" data-afl-p="0" data-outbound-instanced="true">USA CRITS</a> races this year
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Police investigate shooting in Spartanburg
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The sheriff's office said a person of interest has been detained
Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/deputies-on-scene-at-shooting-in-anderson-co/
including ones with United Way of Greenville County and United Way of the Piedmont
were terminated due to a shift in federal priorities
Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/upstate-americorp-members-impacted-as-doge-terminates-grants/(opens in a new tab)
More than 3,800 checks will be mailed out to people in South Carolina in the coming weeks as the State Treasurer's Office works to return hundreds of thousands of dollars in unclaimed property
Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/thousands-of-south-carolinians-could-receive-a-check-from-the-state-treasurers-office-this-month-heres-why/
The Travelers Rest Planning and Development Committee denied the request to annex 19-acres to build "The Inn at Altamont" on Monday night
Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/request-to-annex-land-for-hotel-on-paris-mountain-denied-whats-next/
The sheriff's office will share video of the shooting on June 18
Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/1-dead-in-greenville-co-deputy-involved-shooting/
announced Monday that he’s not running for U.S
Senate in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff
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Police are asking for the public’s help as the investigation into a shooting at an Upstate mall last Friday continues
READ MORE: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/police-ask-public-to-share-video-footage-of-spartanburg-mall-shooting/
Accessing available healthcare that is more conveniently located is now a reality for people living in Piedmont
The Anderson County Coroner is enroute to a shooting on Checkerberry Lane in Pendleton
SC Bill would require every school board meeting to be recorded and posted
Police are investigating a shooting in Spartanburg Sunday night
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Officials said that two people are in police custody in connection to the shooting
Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/heavy-police-deputy-presence-near-westgate-mall/
The 20th annual Criterium in Spartanburg is the sixth stop on the Speed Week series
Andrews is one of the commentators for the Criterium and has been with the race since it started in 2005
For the 600 cyclists who competed in a race in Sewanee
"Spartanburg is the biggest race left to go
and everyone is fired up about it," Andrews said
Andrews describes Spartanburg's Criterium as a "typical four-corner race course with little cobblestone sections
which gives it an intimate feel like a stadium effect."
He compares it to "racing in a tube," he said
Seven men's and four women's teams will be coming to the Criterium, according to Laura Ringo, executive director of <a href=https://www.palspartanburg.org/>PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well.</a>
The first four races of The Criterium are amateur races
Here are answers to some of the questions spectators might have about the Criterium:
spectators will notice a pace car and motorcycle referees leading the pack
The pace car sets the pace and also alerts the spectators that the peloton is coming
"Our driver is great because he is honking his horn and getting people excited," she said
"They are really watching the safety of the event and the cyclists," Ringo said
"They don't want cyclists doing a different number of laps
They want to keep it fast and reasonably together
What happens if there is a pileup of cyclists?If one or two cyclists fall
they will pull out the neutral flag and tell all the cyclists to slow down," Ringo said
They really control the course to make sure they safely get off it
which has only happened a couple of times here
Andrews recalled a pileup that happened in Spartanburg a couple of years ago
They crashed toward the outside of the course that it didn't affect the last lap."
What happens during a crash is very similar to NASCAR
a decision has to be made whether the cyclists go around at a slow pace
and they can undo the carnage that just happened," he said
"Sometimes they have to go neutral and stop the race and bring medical on the course
and restart the race where the clock stopped."
Cycling is a team sportCycling is the "ultimate chess match," Andrews said
you have four riders racing for a team," he said
"You will have one who is a sprinter who will finish the race
One who is a breakaway rider who gets up the road and forces everyone to chase except for his team
"And you will have someone in between like Robin Carpenter
who would have won two years ago if he hadn't crashed out
If you have multiple assets that can win a race in multiple different ways
Most teams will use radios mainly for safety and strategy among teammates
Andrews said cyclists will still race if it rains
(calculate how many miles away) we stop the racing."
More: <a href=https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/local/2025/05/02/spartanburgs-criterium-cyclists-tailgating-tents-cowbells-and-more/83392206007/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank>Spartanburg's Criterium turns 20 with 600 cyclists, 110 tents; 'NASCAR on bicycles'</a>
Cyclists racing through the winding streets of downtown Spartanburg this afternoon and evening will be coming from all over the world
For those looking to know whom to root for during the races
the USA Crits website lists the names of the teams and the cyclists
It's best to pick a team and root for them
he will talk about the different riders and the different teams and what they are doing and how they are racing," Ringo said
"Some of them are true professional cyclists
while some of them have other jobs but are sponsored and race in the professional category because of the caliber of rider they are," Ringo said
Construction has slightly changed the layout of the tents
The Spartanburg County Library is currently working on its new <a href=https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2023/12/20/spartanburg-planetarium-library-downtown-morgan-square-minor-league-baseball-park-spark-space/71961780007/>planetarium</a>
"The library and <a href=https://harpergc.com/portfolio/spartanburg-county-public-library-planetarium/>Harper construction</a> have been amazing to work with and they will pull all the construction fencing back to the sidewalk so we can start setting up tents," Ringo said on Thursday
All of the tents should have been set up except for Church Street
Church Street tents will be set up early Friday morning
Criterium by the numbersTotal number of cyclists: 600
125 riders in men's and 125 riders in women's
The amateurs all race for time so officials can get a general idea of how fast they are going
according to bikereg.com/spartanburgcriterium
the pro women hit 38 mph and the men hit 47 mph in the sprint
Andrews said to expect the same or a little bit slower "because the Spartanburg course is a little bit different
but the average speed for the men will probably be 28-29 (mph)
How is a winner declared at the end of the race?The pro men and women go for laps
"We will ring the bell with one lap left to go."
He said there are only two reasons to ring the bell: for a preem (a prize) or one lap to go
SC &#x2013; Country music fans in the Upstate are in for a treat this summer as Cole Swindell
the 3-time Academy of Country Music Award Winner and chart-topping artist
takes the stage for an unforgettable inaugural performance at Fifth Third Park
SC – Country music fans in the Upstate are in for a treat this summer as Cole Swindell
The concert marks the kickoff of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and promises a night full of live music and celebration
“We are pleased to bring this kickoff concert back for a fourth year and have Cole Swindell as our headliner this year,” said Bob Stegner
“This tournament has become a cornerstone of the Upstate communities
and having an artist with Cole’s credentials join us for this special event elevates the experience for all involved
His performance will undoubtedly bring an added level of energy and enthusiasm to the weekend.”
“It’s a privilege to continue the tradition of kicking off the tournament weekend with a concert right here in Spartanburg
Having Cole Swindell as this year&#39;s main act reflects the energy and momentum we’ve been building
and we are so proud to bring this level of entertainment to our city,” said Todd Horne
“This concert has become a signature part of the tournament festivities
and we look forward to adding an extra level of enthusiasm to this already highly anticipated weekend.”
who most recently took home two major honors at the 2023 ACM Awards – Song of the Year and Single of the Year for his chart-topping hit &quot;She Had Me at Heads Carolina,&quot; is no stranger to success in the country music scene
The singer-songwriter has built a reputation with his catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics with an impressive catalog of hits
including fan favorites like &quot;You Should Be Here&quot; and his breakout track
&quot;Chillin’ It,&quot; which earned him his first platinum certification
With four studio albums already under his belt and a new studio album set for release in June 2025
Swindell has cemented his place as a successful singer and songwriter in the country music industry
Special guests James Radford Band and Gritty Flyright are joining Swindell
creating an entertaining lineup full of country music
Fifth Third Park officially opened its doors on April 1st
General Manager of the new minor league team
expressed his enthusiasm about Cole Swindell performing at the stadium
&quot;We cannot wait to welcome Cole Swindell to Fifth Third Park for the inaugural concert as part of the tournament
This is a huge milestone for both the Hub City Spartanburgers and our vibrant community here in Spartanburg
Cole’s performance will be the perfect way to kick off this prestigious event
and we’re thrilled to provide fans with an unforgettable experience
Fifth Third Park is going to be an incredible venue for concerts like this
and we can’t wait to see everyone come together to celebrate the start of this weekend!&quot;
Swindell will also participate in the tournament
combining his love of music and golf for a weekend of entertainment and philanthropy
Head to <a href="http://www.nightintheburg.com">nightintheburg.com</a> on Friday
April 18th at 10:00 AM EST to purchase your tickets and learn more about the concert
Don’t miss the chance to see Cole Swindell live in concert at Fifth Third Park on June 5th as part of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Judson Conwell, Director of Corporate Partnerships &amp; Assistant Tournament Director, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c2a8a1adacb5a7aeae82b1a1a1aaa3b0abb6aba7b1ecadb0a5">[email&#160;protected]</a> or Kari Snyder, Director of Community Engagement &amp; Sustainability, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c677f627568697e4c7f6f6f646d7e657865697f22637e6b">[email&#160;protected]</a>
ABOUT COLE SWINDELL Cole Swindell is a multi-platinum-selling country music artist and songwriter who has taken the country music world by storm with his chart-topping hits and heartfelt performances
With 3 Academy of Country Music Awards including wins for Song of the Year and Single of the Year in 2023
Swindell continues to rise as one of the leading voices in contemporary country music
His smash hits include &quot;She Had Me at Heads Carolina,&quot; &quot;You Should Be Here,&quot; and his debut smash hit &quot;Chillin&#39; It.&quot; Swindell is signed to Warner Music Nashville
where he will release his fifth studio album in June 2025
ABOUT BMW CHARITY PRO-AM PRESENTED BY TD SYNNEX South Carolina Charities
the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX
was created in order to showcase the beauty of Upstate South Carolina and the hospitality of its citizens to the world; to create an event that brings the Upstate a fun and entertaining week centered around professional athletes and world-renowned celebrities; and raise money and awareness for South Carolina charities
the tournament has awarded more than $17 million to numerous Upstate SC non-profit organizations
part of the PGA TOUR’s $3 billion raised for charity
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is the only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a three-day better-ball competition over two courses
and professionals rotate between the two courses
and The Carolina Country Club on Thursday and Friday with the 12 lowest-scoring amateur teams
and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final round at Thornblade Club
The lowest 65 pros (and ties) will play on Saturday and Sunday at Thornblade Club
The tournament draws an estimated 45,000 spectators
35 percent of attendees at the event are visitors and 25% of those visitors stay in local overnight accommodations
The 2024 economic impact study provided by Visit Greenville SC estimated that the tournament yielded more than 8.5 million in total output/impact for the region
A former Spartanburg County Sheriff's sergeant has filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful termination and political retaliation against the department and Sheriff Chuck Wright
Tracy Moss contends Wright fired her after his political opponent's election sign was discovered near her family member’s property
 She is seeking a "reasonable sum for damages."
Wright and the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office were named in the lawsuit filed on April 23
The court record included details about a Wright “hit list” of people whom he suspected supported Nick Duncan
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office declined to comment on the lawsuit
Wright announced in March that he would take an unspecified leave of absence from the department
a large campaign sign supporting Duncan was placed on an empty lot next to Moss’s brother-in-law’s business
the lawsuit contends Wright told Moss’s supervisor
that she was “pulling for” Duncan and that he was “going to have to fire her."
with the department for more than two decades
and Chief Deputy Billy Parris told her she was terminated
Wright and Parris responded that there were people at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Spartanburg and the Department of Social Services who “did not like” her
More: <a href=https://www.goupstate.com/story/sports/college/2025/04/30/limestone-university-closing-sports-transfers-lacrosse/83368217007/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank>What Limestone University closing means for athletes, including lacrosse, transfer portal</a>
Wright also requested that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigate Moss for misconduct involving the closure of cases in the computer system
A letter signed by Parris and dated June 27 said she had been found in violation of two rules
 The letter concluded that Moss’s termination would be effective immediately “due to the magnitude of these violations as well as what SLED will potentially discover.” 
The lawsuit also outlines that after her termination
SLED determined the case against Moss was unfounded and had received information from Parris stating that “no criminal acts were found during the…investigation.” 
Cinco de Mayo is a popular way to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture in the United States
Cinco translates to five; Mayo translates to May
and drink specials at local bars and restaurants
Here are Cinco De Mayo events in the Upstate
<a href=https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/event/cinco-days-of-cinco-de-mayo/48291/>Cantina 76, located at 103 N. Main St. in Greenville,</a> will be hosting Cinco (five) Days of Cinco de Mayo
The Cinco de Mayo celebrations will take place downtown from May 1 - 5 with daily themed events
and signature cocktails to get you in the Cinco de Mayo spirit
It will be a five-day festival filled with live music
Willy de MayoWilly Taco restaurants in Greenville and Spartanburg will both celebrate Cinco de Mayo with events that also serve as fundraisers
The events are called Willy de Mayo, and the Greenville fiesta will raise money for the <a href=https://www.greenvillehumane.com/>Greenville Humane Society</a>, while the Spartanburg party will raise money for the <a href=https://charleslea.org/charles-lea-foundation/>Charles Lea Center Foundation</a>
<a href=https://www.facebook.com/events/1732733494253555>Willy de Mayo will be celebrated in Spartanburg, at Willy Taco</a>
The restaurant will be buzzing with excitement from 11 a.m
offering delicious food and vibrant energy throughout the day
the festivities will spill over into the parking lot for an epic celebration
Gypsy Souls will take the stage with a musical performance
and RANDOMONIUM will take the stage at 6:30 p.m
Craft Axe Throwing: Cinco de Mayo Celebration<a href=https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-celebration/47990/>Head over to Craft Axe Throwing,</a> 1320 Hampton Ave Extension
and themed drink specials at Craft Axe Throwing
Cinco De Mayo will be celebrated on May 3 starting at 4 p.m
<a href=https://pubcrawls.com/official-cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl-greenville/>Check-in for the Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl </a>will take place from 4 to 7 p.m
Participants should arrive within this time frame to receive their wristband(s)
Arriving after the check-in period may result in missing out on the festivities
so plan accordingly to enjoy the whole experience
The Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl invites attendees to visit various bars
Participants in the bar crawl can look forward to welcome parties at each stop
complete with festive decorations and themed activities
Exclusive drink and food specials will be offered
alongside live music to keep the energy high and the atmosphere lively throughout the event
Day-of-event tickets are priced at $24.99 each
participants can enjoy a special 2-for-1 admission offer for just $4.99
This deal allows you to bring a friend along for free
The "3 Amigos" group rate is available for $10.99 per person
Each ticket at this rate is valid for one person and grants entry to all the participating bars
Early Bird tickets are available for $14.99 each
General admission tickets are priced at $19.99 each and are valid for one person
This ticket grants entry to all participating bars
Participants must be 21 or older to join the Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
Please note that all ticket sales are final
the food and drink specials offered by participating venues may vary at each bar's discretion
Spartanbury will be buzzing with excitement for Cinco De Mayo
<a href=https://www.mezcalculture.com/mezcal-events/mezcals-5th-annual-fiesta-festival-spartanburg-sc>The Mezcal Taberna Mexicana will host its 5th annual Fiesta Festival</a> on May 3 from noon to 10 p.m
Road closures will be in effect to ensure the safety of all attendees
will be closed to traffic during the event
Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated in various ways in Anderson
On May 5, from 4 to 9 p.m., <a href=https://www.facebook.com/events/438067159391122/>Taqueria Picante Mexican Kitchen and Grill </a>will host a festive Cinco de Mayo event at 110 Miracle Mile Drive in Anderson
Attendees can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine
<a href=https://www.facebook.com/PapasAndBeerMexicanRestaurant>Papa's and Beer</a> will also join in the festivities with their own Cinco de Mayo celebration
The Mexican restaurant is located at 160 W Beltline Blvd; it offers outdoor seating and curbside pickup for those who prefer to take the party home
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-barrels-beer-tickets-1058294720999?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">On May 3, the Magnetic South Brewery</a>
will host a Barrels and Beer event from 11 a.m
Attendees can purchase tickets for the event
Adult tickets are priced at $45 and they include one rain barrel
Barrels & Beer is an annual family-friendly event in partnership with the Anderson Regional Joint Water System
and listen to brief environmental presentations
There will also be free kids' activities available
Fiesta de la Tierra (festival of the land)
combines Cinco de Mayo with NACD's National Stewardship Week theme
The event aims to raise awareness about environmental conservation while celebrating Mexican culture and heritage
Attendees can expect a variety of eco-friendly activities
and food that highlight the importance of protecting natural habitats
This theme highlights the role native habitats play in sustaining biodiversity
For more information about our Environmental Mini-Grant, visit our website at <a target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener" href=https://andersonswcd.org/mini-grant-2024/>https://andersonswcd.org/mini-grant-2024/</a>
Wake n Bake Bar and Grill celebrates Cinco De Mayo<a href=https://www.facebook.com/p/Wake-N-Bake-Bar-Grill-100092352992550/>Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at the Wake n Bake Bar and Grill</a> located at 4016 Clemson Blvd
Don’t miss out on $4 Mexican candy shots and join us for music bingo starting at 7:00 PM
Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at <a href=mailto:trose@gannett.com target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">trose@gannett.com</a>
<a href=https://www.goupstate.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/22/sc-high-school-boys-athletics-upstate-schsl-top-performers/83163071007/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.goupstate.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/22/sc-high-school-boys-athletics-upstate-schsl-top-performers/83163071007/>Dorman boys lacrosse </a>fell to Wando 18-1 on May 3 in the Class AAAAA Division 1 state final at Irmo High School
The Warriors had an utterly dominant defense
as the Cavaliers didn't get too many great looks to score
The sole goal from the Cavaliers came from senior attacker Luke Anderson
the game was paused due to inclement weather and went on to have a three-hour delay
The Warrior have won nine championships in 15 seasons
<a href=https://www.goupstate.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/29/sc-high-school-lacrosse-top-performers-upper-state-championships-schsl/83335885007/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.goupstate.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/29/sc-high-school-lacrosse-top-performers-upper-state-championships-schsl/83335885007/>Spartanburg girls lacrosse</a> fell to Lexington 12-7 in the Class AAAAA Division 1 state final
<a href=https://www.goupstate.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/30/sc-high-school-sports-athletics-boys-top-performers-schsl/83233561007/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.goupstate.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/30/sc-high-school-sports-athletics-boys-top-performers-schsl/83233561007/>The Vikings</a> (15-2) had many good looks
but Lexington's (16-1) goalie Emersin Clamps made 13 saves
over half of which came from point-blank range
Spartanburg's goalie Abby Hampton made nine saves
The Vikings picked up momentum in the third quarter after scoring three straight goals in four minutes
But Lexington scored early in the fourth quarter
This was the first time Spartanburg girls lacrosse made it to the state championship
The Vikings are expected to return key players such as Hampton
and junior midfielders Evers Morris and Saffy Evans
MORE: <a href=https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/21/sc-high-school-boys-lacrosse-upstate-players-watch-schsl-playoffs/83049785007/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank>Here are boys lacrosse players in the Upstate to watch in the SCHSL state playoffs</a>
and junior attacker Virginia Delaney scored one goal
Jackson covers high school and college sports for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Please email her at KEJackson@gannett.com and follow her on X
Huntington National Bank opened its first branch in Spartanburg
marking the company’s official expansion into the Carolinas
A grand opening for the new full-service branch at 172 E
Huntington’s president of consumer and regional banking
said they are energized by the enthusiastic response from their customers and the community
“This new branch builds on our already established presence in the Carolinas
our successful commercial expansion in the region and accelerates Huntington’s growth,” Standridge said
the Ohio-based company aims to add approximately 55 branches across the Carolinas
The expansion will also add more than 350 new jobs to the market
<a href="https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/business-news/huntington-national-bank-plans-expansion-into-greenville/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more about Huntington National Bank</a>
Huntington’s Spartanburg branch grand opening coincided with The Crit, a local bike race hosted by<a href="https://www.palspartanburg.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> PAL: Play. Advocate, Live Well</a>
The company hosted a tent on the race route outside its new location in downtown Spartanburg to support the cyclists and interact with the community
said opening the branch in the heart of Spartanburg is an important step in building deeper relationships with their customers and neighbors
I’m proud to bring Huntington’s ‘people-first
customer-centered’ approach to banking and support the area’s continued growth
We look forward to supporting this community,” Lehrer said
Huntington’s next branch to open in the Carolinas will be located in Charlotte’s SouthPark area
A grand opening for the Charlotte branch will be held May 12
The second South Carolina branch will open in Charleston in the fourth quarter of the year
For more information on the bank, visit <a href="https://www.huntington.com/">huntington.com</a>
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The Criterium started with one sponsor tent in 2005 when it debuted in downtown Spartanburg
Today, when 600 cyclists descend on Spartanburg for the 20th anniversary of <a href=https://www.spartanburgcrit.com/>The Criterium</a> sponsored by <a href=https://www.palspartanburg.org/>PAL: Play. Advocate. Liv</a>e Well
they will be greeted by ringing cowbells from 110 tents filled with tailgating parties of fans enjoying delicious food and beverages lining the course of a vastly changed downtown Spartanburg
"We've had a lot of cyclists tell us over the years that Spartanburg is their favorite race in the country because we have a spectator experience unlike any other," said Laura Ringo
who has been with the Criterium from the very beginning
"It makes for an electric atmosphere for the riders."
The <a href=https://usacrits.com/>USA Crits website</a> describes the Spartanburg course as having an "open-air plaza" feel and "dangerously sharp left turns."
"Our (course) is probably one of the smaller ones
More: <a href=https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/local/2025/04/30/roads-closing-in-downtown-spartanburg-for-criterium-tailgating-tents/83373833007/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank>Spartanburg closing roads for Criterium, 'fastest night in Upstate,' what you need to know</a>
Ringo has a collection of 20 cowbells on a shelf in her office
The cowbells have always been a part of the event," she said
"They are collectors' items for a lot of people
It's fun to be loud when the cyclists are coming through."
Spring Fling not happening this yearThis is the second time the CRIT will not have its companion festival
Spring Fling was canceled earlier this year
City of Spartanburg leaders told the Herald-Journal in February that logistical challenges related to various construction projects downtown were one of the reasons for the cancellation
The street festival will likely not return in any form
as the city assesses its overall efforts to plan and host events
as well as support outside groups holding public events in downtown
"I think we are interested to see how it's going to change the event," Ringo said
PAL also hosted the Crit without Spring Fling due to the COVID pandemic
"The smallness could have been COVID-related."
Ringo said the city has been "incredibly supportive" in helping build the Criterium
"This spring and summer promises to be one of the busiest event seasons in our downtown’s history
and this weekend is a great example of that," according to Christopher George
communications manager with the City of Spartanburg
"Both the Crit and Cribbs Burger cook-off have grown their reach tremendously over the years
and they’re kicking off a huge couple of months
with a total of 19 events planned in the downtown area in May and June."
The <a href=https://childrenscancerpartners.org/burger-cook-off/>10th Annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cookoff </a>will start at noon on May 3 on the corner of West Main Street and Daniel Morgan Avenue
Criterium started in 2005The first Criterium was in 2005 in downtown Spartanburg with one tent for sponsors
"It has grown exponentially since then," Ringo said
We've pretty much used all the space that we have
We could add a few more once the construction on the planetarium is done."
The Criterium was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic
It returned in 2021 at a later time in the year
The tailgating tents that line the race course include businesses that entertain clients
or a group of friends who think it's a fun way to hang out
"The tent concept is a great mixing of our whole community," Ringo said
It's a whole lot of our community in downtown Spartanburg
PAL provides tables and chairs for the event
It's up to each group how they want to glam up their tents
"It's fun to see how people interpret the experience."
"One of the things that has always been important to us
you can still be very much a part of the experience," Ringo said
Bystanders can watch the race from Church Street
as well as from open areas along both Broad and Main Streets
"There are plenty of spots for the general public to come and enjoy," she said
How much money is raised?A little over $100,000 was raised last year from the Criterium
the Daniel Morgan trail system and the Saluda Grade," Ringo said
it really is so critical to the livelihood of the organization."
Many describe the Criterium in a couple of different analogies
"A race track and the cyclist circling around and around like a NASCAR race with the great spectator experience
where people have their own kinds of parties or tailgates set up around a race course," she said
Road closures for CritThe City of Spartanburg alerted folks traveling downtown over the next few days to road closures on its Facebook page
Where to park downtownBesides those recommended by PAL
here are some other parking alternatives in downtown Spartanburg:
Baker Maultsby contributed to this article
A Spartanburg man was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting on April 30
was also charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime
Spartanburg police officers responded to reports of gunshots at J
Bull Apartments on Marion Avenue about 3:20 p.m
They discovered Higgins suffering from gunshot wounds
Spartanburg emergency medical services rushed Higgins to the Spartanburg Medical Center
More: <a href=https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/local/2025/05/01/sc-highway-290-bridge-over-i-85-in-western-spartanburg-county-to-close/83374001007/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank>Highway 290 bridge over I-85 in Duncan to close temporarily</a>
Wilkins was taken to the Spartanburg County Detention Center