While Spartanburg’s diners had to say goodbye to many old favorites in 2020, they also got to say hello to some new contenders. Some of Spartanburg’s new restaurant favorites decided to open in the middle of a pandemic. “We’re still seeing a strong demand in our market with new […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
Spartanburg just got a little sweeter. Melissa Bearden Spearman just moved her bakery Sugah Cakes to an East Main Street storefront. Sugah Cakes previously operated out of the Home and Garden Classics store on Pine Street. Sugah Cakes is known for its custom frosted cookies, cakes and especially cupcakes. […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
It’s been said many times but bears repeating — 2020 has been a hard year for restaurants. According to OneSpartanburg, Inc. Chief Business Affairs Officer John Kimbrell, the pandemic has been hardest on independent restaurants and other small businesses, whose owners have had to make adjustments to accommodate for […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
A sandwich shop known for its giant subs has closed its downtown location, but the building won’t sit empty for long. Another deli-type restaurant is slated to move into the Monster Subs spot across from City Hall. Monster Subs owner Pete Gambino said that the dwindling revenue from the […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
Oh, 2020. There is plenty to remember and reflect upon. Our newsroom is thankful that despite the uncertainty, we got to spend 2020 bringing you critical stories and information from across Spartanburg County and South Carolina. Before we say farewell to this year, we wanted to take a moment […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
Spartanburg’s downtown is full of restaurants, shops, and apartments and is home to a bustling Main Street. But how has it changed over the years to become the downtown Spartanburg residents know and love today? Here’s a look at downtown Spartanburg’s history — from when it gained its city […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
Spartanburg resident Janice Whisenhunt Pack remembers writing a letter to the chamber of commerce in the 1960s. She was just a teen at the time, but she wanted to see more international restaurants and places to shop in downtown Spartanburg. “There really wasn’t anything picturesque to me about downtown […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
Still no citations issued since mask ordinance went into effect in late June As COVID-19 cases continue to spike throughout the Upstate, the city of Spartanburg will continue requiring masks inside grocery stores and pharmacies within city limits. But before the city council voted to extend that ordinance another […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
Have you seen those signs in front of the East Main Publix announcing exciting changes coming to Hillcrest Market Place? I have too, and I checked in with the Brixmor Property Group to see what’s going on. Not much to share right now, but the property group is currently […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
Event director Aimee Cheek hopes Spartanburg residents will make “deposits into their memory banks” at the new Citizens & Southern Event Center There’s something about those high ceilings and big windows. The tiled floor. The polished mahogany the tellers sat behind. Stepping into the Citizens & Southern Bank at […] Click here to view original… Keep Reading
