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Downtown Stories

Where to Be in 2020: A Guide to Downtown’s Event Calendar

2020. It sounds like it should be a year in the distant future, filled with space travel and unimaginable technology. But it’s very much real, and […]

Downtown Spartanburg: 2019 Year in Review

This past year saw the success of Downtown Spartanburg’s development continue. In 2019, $50 million in development came downtown, with a total of $292 million in […]

A Fall Morning at the Masonic Temple

Downtown Spartanburg has seen a lot of change, and a lot of growth, in recent years, but one of the constants has been the welcoming smells […]
Barnet Park's Splash Pad

Beating the Heat in Downtown Spartanburg

The summertime heat is on in Downtown Spartanburg, but there are ways to beat it. If you’re looking for family-friendly ways to stay cool, check out […]

Aug Smith Building Enjoying Second Act After Historic Start

The Aug W. Smith Building   Several dozen Spartans, along with Spartanburg Methodist College’s downtown space and a popular coffee shop now call it home, but […]

Smallcakes Hopes to Help Diversify Downtown’s Business Community

After preaching in Alabama, Cherella and Thomas Lee stopped at a Smallcakes, eager for a sweet treat after dinner. They fell in love with the business’ […]