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Hello Spartanburg! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Power of the Purse fundraiser, a Sunday liquor sales bill, and a family-friendly oyster roast + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Spartanburg protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Celebrating purpose-driven women: Power of the Purse will raise funds for local women at risk of homelessness March 26 at Dillard’s, Westgate Mall, benefiting United Way of the Piedmont with auctions and raffles — get all the event details.

What HB 4001 could change: A State House proposal lets counties and cities decide liquor sales, with Sunday hours from 1 to 5 p.m. If it passes, Spartanburg voters could see it on the ballot — learn what’s in the bill.

Airline expands summer options: Breeze Airways will launch seasonal nonstop flights between Greenville-Spartanburg and Cincinnati on July 3 with one-way fares from $49, and it also plans summer service from Cincinnati to Portland, Maine — see routes, fares and features.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Groove off the clock with Undercover Jazz
• Paint $12 kids canvases or take home
• Explore sitting anatomy through chair yoga
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Pie night, solved: Whether you’re team peanut butter, pecan, lemon, derby, or French silk, Wade’s Restaurant has frozen whole pies you simply thaw and serve, no stress… all glory. Keep one on hand and be dessert’s hero without even turning on the oven.

Flowers that save the day: When birthdays, apologies, or just-because moments appear, Coggins Flowers & Gifts comes through with fresh, locally designed arrangements, lush plants, and same-day delivery that truly arrives on time, so you look effortlessly thoughtful without the scramble.

Stock up for sends: Whether you’re mapping a new project or just need smarter layers and trail essentials, The Local Hiker pairs real-world advice with dialed-in gear, plus a small in-store watering hole to toast the plan. Consider it a friendly push to gear up and turn those after-work climbs into reality.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🦪 Family-Friendly Oyster Roast @ Fretwell | Thursday (3/12) at 5:00 PM – Nothing warms a Spartanburg evening like fire-roasted oysters and neighborly gossip. Fretwell’s family-friendly roast pops up every other Thursday through March, ticketed, with oysters, chili, and hot dogs included, adults $40 and kids 12 and under $15, so bring the crew and shuck away.

🎨 Teen Art Class @ The Painted Palmetto Art Studio | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Give your 12–18-year-old a screen break that sticks with this weekly teen art class mixing instruction, student-led projects, and watercolor, acrylics, and drawing. Jaci Stuart, Governor’s School alum and business owner, keeps technique sharp, creativity theirs, and the mess not at your house.

👩 Mother Son Date Night @ Hearts Of Clay | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Swap screen time for a sugar-fueled pottery night built for moms and their favorite sidekicks. Twenty bucks a head gets you cupcakes, cookies, drinks, a $15 credit toward something you can glaze with pride, and a photo spot for grandma’s fridge, minimum pottery purchase $15.

🎤 Abbey Elmore Duo @ Fretwell | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Clock out and wander to Fretwell for the Abbey Elmore Duo, mixing indie pop, soulful rock, originals, and clever covers. Free, family-friendly, and off the Rail Trail, with Little River Cafe on food and drinks, so dinner is handled, and you can call that cardio.

🍀 St. Crafty’s Day! @ The Painted Palmetto Art Studio | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Bring the kiddos for a St. Patty’s craft sprint, five stations of leprechaun painting, shamrock mosaics, cookie decorating, and other glittery mischief. It’s drop-in, ages 4 and up, registration recommended, and $28 per child. They craft, you supervise, your rugs stay mostly glitter free.

✏ Intro to Drawing for Teens @ The Painted Palmetto | Monday (3/16) at 4:30 PM – Give your teen a screen break that sticks with this weekly, supply-included intro to drawing for ages 12–18, moving from still life to pets and people. Led by local art teacher Katie Black, they’ll learn charcoal, graphite, colored pencils, and paint, and actually enjoy it.

🎷 Undercover Jazz @ Fretwell Spartanburg | Friday (3/20) at 6:00 PM – Off the Clock Friday means wander to Fretwell for Undercover Jazz, a crew with Walter Farr at the mic, turning standards, R&B, hip-hop, and pop into patio grooves. It’s free, family-friendly, and rail-trail-adjacent, with Little River Cafe on sips, snacks, and minimal responsibility.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Spartanburg report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 85°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 7%

Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers between midnight and 2am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 72%

Rain likely before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Clear, with a low around 35. North northeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

This house is wild

On Spartanburg’s Eastside, this new 3-bed, 3.5-bath brick home in Roberts Meadow shines. The open kitchen with soft-close mineral gray cabinetry, gas range, and pantry links to a great room with gas log fireplace and a screened porch with deck. A main-level owner’s suite and laundry, plus upstairs two bedrooms, two baths, and a flex room. HOA includes lawn service.

Take a peek inside →