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City Council approves development agreement for former Coca-Cola facility

Spartanburg City Council voted unanimously at their meeting on Monday to approve a development agreement with Palmetto Operating Company, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Coca-Cola distribution center at 500 W Main St., which has been vacant since ...

City Council approves Duncan Park trail improvements

Spartanburg City Council unanimously approved a slate of improvements for Duncan Park, as well as the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail and Mary H. Wright Greenway, at their meeting on Monday. 

Following a framework for spending the City’...

City Council approves contract to remove invasive species from Duncan Park

At their meeting on Monday, Spartanburg City Council gave unanimous approval to a contract with Roebuck Wholesale Nursery & Landscaping, LLC for $157,875 to remove invasive plant species from Duncan Park. The work is expected to take approximately 90 ...

Spartanburg City Council approves deal for largest development in city history

"This is, in my judgement, a very exciting day," City Manager Chris Story said as he opened his presentation of a proposed deal with Johnson Development Associates (JDA) for the largest economic development project in the city's history...

City Council hears update on voter education efforts

City Council received updates on efforts to educate residents on our local voting system and recent redistricting information at their meeting on Monday. Deputy City Manager Mitch Kennedy, Director of Spartanburg County Voter Registration & Elections ...

Getting to know new Assistant City Manager, Kevin Limehouse

Recently, we welcomed new Assistant City Manager, Kevin Limehouse to the City’s leadership team. In a move designed to grow the City's leadership capacity, Limehouse's emphasis will be on innovation and operational efficiency, ...

City Council approves new comprehensive plan

Spartanburg City Council gave their unanimous approval to a new citywide Comprehensive Plan at their meeting on Monday, capping off a process to create the plan which began in 2019. Mandated by the state every 10 years, the plan will serve as a guide for ...

Assistant City Manager Kevin Limehouse joins City of Spartanburg leadership team

The City of Spartanburg announces the addition of Kevin Limehouse to the City’s leadership team, serving in the role of Assistant City Manager. Limehouse joins City Manager Chris Story and Mitch Kennedy who has been promoted to Deputy City Manag...

Discussing the 2023 fiscal year budget with City Manager, Chris Story

It's the most important statement of values for any government, and for the City of Spartanburg, the 2023-2024 annual budget is about investing in our city's future. With the largest outlay of capital expenditures in recent memory and a ...

City Council approves annexation for new mixed use development

A new mixed use development featuring 86 townhomes and a restaurant space will be coming to a nine acre site along N Church Street after City Council voted to approve an annexation agreement for the property at their meeting on Monday. Located near Sparta...

New River Birch trail extension to feature 'Creativitrees' public art installation

Another important piece of "The Dan" trail system is ready for its official ribbon cutting, as a new segment of the River Birth trail celebrates its opening on Thursday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. (Parking for event attendees will be available at Bell...

City Council approves upcoming budget, development agreement for former Pepsi site

Spartanburg City Council voted 6-0 to approve the upcoming fiscal year 2023-2024 budget at their meeting on Monday. Mayor Jerome Rice was absent from the meeting. The $51 million operating budget includes no tax increases, but does include an increase to ...

Next steps in bringing minor league baseball back to Spartanburg

Local baseball fans were so excited last month with the announcement that the Down East Wood Ducks would be moving to Spartanburg from their current home in Kinston, NC that they could practically smell the hot dogs. Once here, the team will play its game...

Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful takes on litter, beautification in Spartanburg

It's never hard to find folks willing too share their opinions about litter, and thankfully for those of us in Spartanburg, it's also not hard to find folks willing to put their time and energy into combatting it. Thanks to the work of K...

New stadium, $250 million development mark new phase for Downtown Spartanburg growth

tipping point noun : the critical point in a situation, process, or system beyond which a significant and often unstoppable effect or change takes place 

With new stadium and quarter-billion-dollar Grain District development announcement, ...

City Boards and Commissions offer residents an opportunity to serve

One of the most overlooked ways a civic-minded Spartanburg resident can choose to get involved in shaping the future of our city is by serving on one of our City Boards and Commissions. Maybe you're a local architect interested in helping to ensu...

Urban tree health and the future of Morgan Square's canopy

If you've had the opportunity to view the three preliminary design options for the enhancement of Morgan Square, you've likely noticed that all of the proposals include an abundant amount of tree canopy. Owing to feedback from residents ...

City Council hears overview of upcoming fiscal year budget

City Council heard their first update on the upcoming fiscal year 2023-2024 budget at their meeting on Monday. Describing his presentation as a "verbal preview for the numbers that are forthcoming," City Manager Chris Story walked Council throug...

Residents turn out to get a look at the future of Morgan Square

In the life of a city, some community meetings beckon more than others. Tuesday night’s meeting about Morgan Square, on Morgan Square, was one of those events. 

More than 200 local residents from all walks of life attended the unique out...

Noble Tree Foundation brings expertise, biodiversity to Spartanburg's urban canopy

If you've walked down Wall Street in Downtown Spartanburg lately, you've likely noticed the new tree plantings installed earlier this year. While you may have admired the new trees and considered the shade they'll one day provid...

Exploring the new City of Spartanburg website

It's been over 10 years since the last significant update to our website, which is something close to a century in website years, and while the launch of a new municipal government website isn't going to reach many people's thre...

Community Health Awareness Day at Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, April 22

It began as a way to bring people in Spartanburg together and removing barriers to health care access, and after a hiatus of several years, Spartanburg's Community Health Awareness day is back this year and coming to the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community ...

City Council votes to table comprehensive plan until revisions made

At their meeting on Monday, Spartanburg City Council voted 6-0 to table approval of the updated citywide comprehensive plan until revisions incorporating more public feedback can be made and until a more detailed implementation strategy can be included. C...

Hello Family releases first annual report

It's been a little more than a year since Hello Family—a unique collection of support systems for young children and their families—began operations in Spartanburg, and the capacity-building approach the initiative has brought...

City Council approves first reading of new districts map

At their meeting on Monday, Spartanburg City Council unanimously approved first reading of a new City Council districts map that will solidify new boundaries for the next decade. Mandated every 10 years to reflect new Federal Census data, the City&apo...

City Council hears update on pilot program to allow non-motorized boating on Duncan Park Lake

Spartanburg City Council heard an update on the planning process for potential improvements to Duncan Park at their meeting on Monday. PAL: Play Advocate Live Well Executive Director Laura Ringo and City Parks and Recreation Director Kim Moultrie walked C...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Week Humanitarian Award presented to former Denny’s CEO

The City of Spartanburg’s 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Week Humanitarian Award was presented to former Denny’s Chief Executive Officer John C. Miller and former Spartanburg Mayors James Talley, Bill Barnet, and Junie White. P...

City Council approves rezoning for redevelopment of historic Coca-Cola building

The former Coca-Cola distribution center at 500 W Main Street is on its way to renewal after Spartanburg City Council unanimously approved a measure to rezone the property at their meeting Monday night. Plans call for converting the facility into mixed us...

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