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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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