The Herald-Journal (Spartanburg, SC)

The Spartanburg Herald-Journal is a daily publication that serves as the main newspaper for Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the United States.

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Lead singer for legendary Spartanburg band to take leave from road, cites health concerns

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Jose Franco

Doug Gray, the lead singer and founding member of The Marshall Tucker Band, will take a break from touring and life on the road due to health concerns, according to a MTB social media post. The band will continue performing live on its 2025 All Our Friends Tour, according to the post. “Taking care of business as I always do,” Gray said in the post.
How trying something new turned Boiling Springs QB Lincoln Huskey into top lacrosse player

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Todd Shanesy

Lincoln Huskey, quarterback of the Boiling Springs football team, tried lacrosse and became one the best players in the state. Huskey is the leading scorer for a team that went 6-0 in Class AAAAA District 2 and has plans for a deep run in the playoffs. Boiling Springs lacrosse coach Tanner Mills won a bet with his future wife five years ago when they were on their way to a restaurant. Mills bet they would see a kid playing lacrosse by himself, bouncing a ball against a brick wall.
Gaffney university could close campus due to financial woes, move all operations online

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Jose Franco

Limestone University in Gaffney needs $6 million in financial support, or it will need to move to a fully online model or begin ceasing operations. On Facebook, the school wrote, "Our President met with students and employees in person today on this topic.
Upstate's top performers this week in boys athletics, including two-homer baseball game

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Todd Shanesy

Here are the standout performers this week in high school boys athletics across the Upstate. Check back for updates throughout the week. MondayBaseballBoyd Maynard, Belton-Honea Path: Maynard pitched 6.2 innings, struck out nine and allowed only five hits in a 5-1 win against West-Oak. Luke Morrison, Boiling Springs: Morrison was 4-for-4 with two doubles, four RBIs and two runs scored in a 16-4 win against Spartanburg. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Hub City Spartanburgers debut 2025 baseball season: Here are 5 players to watch

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Todd Shanesy

The Hub City Spartanburgers have begun their debut season as a minor league baseball team for the Texas Rangers. Hub City is coached by Chad Comer and is full of prospects, including a catcher who is ranked as a top five player in the Rangers’ minor league system and a center fielder who is one of the youngest players in the High-A South Atlantic League, where the Spartanburgers will compete against the Greenville Drive of the Boston Red Sox.
Mountain View Prep's Jaylen McGill, No. 1 running back in South Carolina, commits to UNC football

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Todd Shanesy

Mountain View Prep junior running back Jaylen McGill committed to North Carolina after previously de-committing from Rutgers. McGill chose North Carolina over offers from several other ACC and SEC schools, including Clemson and South Carolina. Mountain View Prep junior running back Jaylen McGill announced Saturday on social media he has committed to North Carolina football. McGill was previously committed to Rutgers but decommitted just three weeks later in mid-February.
This week's top performers, including Friday pitchers' duel between JL Mann and TL Hanna

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Todd Shanesy

Here are the Upstate’s top performers in high school athletics for the week of April. 6 - April. 13. Check back throughout the week for updates. FridayBaseballLuke Tanner, Fountain Inn: Tanner pitched 2.2 innings of no-hit relief and struck out two as he nailed down a 5-3 win against Laurens. Jack Lerstang, Greenville: Lerstang had a double, scored twice and drove in two runs in an 8-7 loss to Mauldin. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Lyrid meteor shower peak approaches: How to watch it in the Upstate, peak viewing times

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Nina Tran

The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known, will peak in the Upstate on April 21-22. Up to 18 meteors per hour will be visible during the peak. The best viewing time is between midnight and dawn, under clear, dark skies. No binoculars or equipment are needed; the naked eye is recommended. The stars won't be the only celestial objects sparkling across the night skies in late April. A medium strength meteor shower known as the Lyrids will soon rain down in the Northern Hemisphere.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts 'scorcher of a summer' for most of US: What can SC expect?

1 week ago | goupstate.com | Nina Tran

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a "scorcher of a summer" for much of the U.S. in 2025, following a record-breaking hot summer in 2024. The Deep South and Desert Southwest are expected to experience significantly warmer conditions than average, with potential heat waves. Rainfall is anticipated to be near or slightly below normal for most of the country, especially in the western half. It may only be spring, but if you live in the Palmetto State, the days are beginning to feel a lot like summer.
Check out all of this week’s top high school performers in the Upstate

2 weeks ago | goupstate.com | Kamryn Jackson |Todd Shanesy

Here are the Upstate’s top performers in high school athletics for the week of April. 6 - April. 13. Check back throughout the week for updates. TuesdaySoftballKendall Coakley, T.L. Hanna: Coakley scored two runs and had two RBIs against Greenville. Samantha Haney, Westside: Haney had five RBIs and scored two runs in Westside’s 22-0 win over Southside. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.