In Spartanburg, there is no shortage of fun and free things to do, whether you’re moving to the city or just passing through for a relaxing vacation. The post Free Things to Do in Spartanburg appeared first on Spartanburg.com ..read more

Mayfair Art Studios, a division of Chapman Cultural Center, is hosting the Mistletoe Market on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10 am to 5 pm. The event will be held on the first floor of Mayfair Art Studios and is free to attend! In addition to the Mayfair Art Studios Resident Creatives, shop a hand-picked selection of over 20 unique artisans and crafters. The market has everything you need, from gifts and crafts-to local art and so much more! The Mistletoe Market is a chance for Spartanburg County’s local artists and creative enterprises to sell their work while providing the community acces ..read more

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas kicks off the holiday season with a Flat Rock Playhouse tradition! Bring all your loved ones to this jolly holiday celebration, Playhouse-style! Join us November 24 – December 21 for a magical Christmas show that will fill your heart with joy and holiday spirit! Get ready to be dazzled by enchanting performances and festive music. This year, we are proud to present our most spectacular Christmas show yet. An all-new show with the same great spirit and quality, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas is sure to leave you feeling merry and bright! “We’re so excited for ou ..read more

On behalf of thirty business, university, and nonprofit partners, the Spartanburg Academic Movement is pleased to announce the launch of Movement 2030, a groundbreaking place-based partnership to create the conditions for Spartanburg’s children and families to succeed in life, no matter where they are born and raised. Movement 2030 has raised $100 million from local, regional, and national funders, which is expected to unlock another $120 million in public and private capital over the plan’s seven-year implementation period. Despite benefiting from over $5 billion in capital investments by emp ..read more

The Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income taxpayers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a special tax credit in 2024 and years ahead. The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver’s Credit, helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), 401(k) plans and similar workplace retirement programs. The credit also helps any eligible person with a disability who is the designated beneficiary of an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account and makes a contribution t ..read more

Spartanburg Rescue Mission is the largest homeless shelter in Spartanburg and is dedicated to providing short-term emergency care for those most in need in Spartanburg County. Miracle Hill Rescue Mission in Spartanburg provides food, shelter, discipleship, counseling, and assistance in finding work and housing. It also offers a free medical clinic providing vision, dental, and medical exams for guests and the surrounding community. They currently have space open for individuals who need to escape the cold. They have space not only in their temporary cold weather shelters, but also beds. N ..read more

The University of South Carolina Upstate recently hosted a distinguished panel of experts to celebrate the launch of its National Security and Government Institute (NSGI), during an event at the Poinsett Club in Greenville. Attendees learned how USC Upstate and other institutions can play a pivotal role in providing cutting-edge research and development for military and cybersecure critical infrastructure controls to serve the U.S. Government’s strategic needs. Under the leadership of retired U.S. Air Force Maj Gen T. Glenn Davis, the NSGI aspires to be the leading provider of full-spectrum go ..read more

Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals and payment processors and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the Internal Revenue Service has released Notice 2023-74 announcing a delay of the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party settlement organizations for calendar year 2023. As the IRS continues to work to implement the new law, the agency will treat 2023 as an additional transition year. This will reduce the potential confusion caused by the distribution of an estimated 44 million Forms 1099-K sent to many taxpayers who wouldn’t expect one and may not have a tax ob ..read more

The Omni Grove Park Inn recently held its highly anticipated Annual National Gingerbread House Competition, which included 200 entries from over 22 states and Guatemala. Contestants spanned across adult, teen, youth and children categories all competing for a chance to win a piece of more than $40,000 in cash and prizes. This year’s winners, the Difficult Dessert Devotees were a niece and aunt baking duo from North Carolina, and it was their third year competing and first time winning the competition. The furthest traveled competitor was Beatriz Mejia who traveled 4,234 miles from Gu ..read more

On Giving Tuesday, people around the globe will come together in unity and showing kindness and generosity in all its forms by giving their voice, time, money, goods, and advocacy to support communities and causes. GivingTuesday is about giving of all types — some may choose to give a financial contribution to their favorite cause or a fundraising drive, others will opt to reach out to neighbors, start an advocacy campaign, donate goods or extra supplies, or just share gratitude. If you can show generosity and share kindness, you have something to give! You can join in this global movement for ..read more