City of Spartanburg, SC

10/22/2026

Don't forget Miles with the Mayor is happening this Saturday, October 24th starting at 8 AM at Converse University, 580 E Main St. (meet in the Twichell Auditorium parking lot).

Join Mayor Jerome Rice to get some fresh air, exercise, learn more about our community, and engage directly with City leadership!

For more information, contact the Community Relations Office at 864-596-2052 or visit https://cityofspartanburg.org/474/Miles-with-The-Mayor.

10/22/2026

Talkin' Trash with Jes is back and in this episode, Jes and Osha Spearman, our Environmental Enforcement Inspector, discuss best practices for your city solid waste and recycling roll carts.

♻️️ Do space your roll carts 3 feet from each other and from any obstacle like mailboxes, fire hydrants, or vehicles
♻️️ Do roll your cart out prior to sunrise on your designated collection day and roll it back before sunset the following day
♻️️ Do check our website to ensure you're recycling the right materials loose in your blue bin: https://www.cityofspartanburg.org/163/Recycling

🚫 Don't put electronics or tires on the curb; those need to be taken to a Spartanburg County recycling center that accepts those materials
🚫 Don't overflow your roll carts; if they lids don't close, take the overflow materials to a Spartanburg County recycling center or request an additional bin for a fee on the City website

If you've got questions, feel free to leave them in the comments or call our Public Works department at 864-596-3690.

10/21/2026

International Festival 2026 was one of our best yet, with the streets of Downtown Spartanburg full of music, culture, and foods from across the globe! The weather held off and we had a great crowd enjoying Spartanburg's favorite fall festival and honoring America's 250th anniversary.

10/21/2026

Wall Street Wednesday is back this evening from 6 PM until 8 PM! Come enjoy a beautiful evening in Downtown Spartanburg with our live music on Wall Street and enjoy dinner and a show!🎶

🎸 Our featured artist is Greener Pastures!

10/20/2026

A Place to Call Home is pleased to announce volunteer opportunities for BridgeWay Village Move-In Days.

BridgeWay Village is a transformational transitional housing community for women and small families who are ready to move forward into a brighter, more stable future, completed in partnership with Homes of Hope and First Baptist Spartanburg.

Please click the link below to view the sign-up sheet and choose the opportunities that work best for you. If you are signing up as a group, please have each individual member sign up and provide their email address. This will help us make sure everyone receives and completes their required volunteer liability waiver.

LINK: https://volunteersignup.org/B3FY3

10/19/2026

Spartanburg Police Department's Trunk or Treat is coming up in only 10 days and we still need candy donations! 🎃

Pick up an extra bag (or 3) and drop them off at the Police Department headquarters, 206 N Forest St. (or you can email [email protected] to arrange a pick-up). 🍭

Interested in attending? Don your best costumes and join us on Morgan Square on Thursday, October 29th from 6 PM-9 PM for candy, photo ops, and more! 👻

10/16/2026

January 2027 marks the 40th anniversary of the City's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Week Celebration.

We've got 3 amazing opportunities to honor Dr. King's vision by uplifting youth across Spartanburg County, and we encourage students of all ages to celebrate Dr. King and his message.

🎨 Our art contest is open to any Spartanburg County K-8 student with the theme, "40 Years of Unity: Let's Create Together. What will You Do to Carry the Dream Forward?" Students may submit their artwork through their school's art teacher.

💫 The Youth Humanitarian Award honors a Spartanburg County K-12 student making a positive impact in the community who exemplifies the spirit of good will, volunteerism, philanthropy, and humanitarianism. Nomination applications can be found on our website (link below).

🎓 Our scholarship essay contest is open to any Spartanburg County high school senior. We are awarding two $1,000 scholarships to Spartanburg County high school seniors who submit an essay based on the prompt provided in the application on our website (link below).

The deadline for all of these youth opportunities is Friday, November 20th. You can find full details, including applications, at https://www.cityofspartanburg.org/202/Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Unity-Week-Cele.

10/16/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. This month-long observance seeks to educate and raise awareness about bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do, every day:

❤ Educators can create a safe, supportive learning environment with a classroom culture of respect for all

💛 Parents & caregivers can speak with children about in-person and digital bullying, and model positive behavior, while encouraging open communication

💙 Community members can serve as mentors, modeling respect, kindness, and support with positive reinforcement.

Encourage the youth in your life to speak with a trusted adult if they witness or experience bullying or cyberbullying.

Learn more at https://www.stopbullying.gov/blog/2020/10/21/october-national-bullying-prevention-awareness-month.

10/15/2026

FYI

Community Notice: Fireworks at Fifth Third Park

Hey Neighbors, a quick heads up! Tomorrow night, Friday, 10/16, we’re lighting up the sky over Fifth Third Park with a fireworks show at around 8:00 PM. You may hear some noise in the surrounding area while it’s happening.

Thanks for being such great neighbors. We’d love to see you at the ballpark next season!

10/15/2026

If you weren't able to make last week's Code Spartanburg kick-off meetings, we're pleased to share all presentation materials with you at https://engage.zencity.io/spartanburg-sc/en-US/projects/code-spartanburg-bdc?section=get%2520involved.

You can view a video of the presentation, scroll through the slideshow, and check out the kick-off activity materials. You can also take our survey & sign up for Code Spartanburg updates as we go through the process of updating the City's zoning ordinance.

Don't miss your chance to help guide our vision and shape our city with your input!