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850 cyclists to compete in The Crit in downtown Spartanburg. Meet one of the athletes

April 25th 2024

Friday night, he will be racing in The Crit, a closed-circuit multi-lap race in downtown Spartanburg. The race is described as "the fastest night in the Upstate" by organizers. All proceeds benefit PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well. (By: Joanna Johnson, Spartanburg Herald-Journal)

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Trails Bill (H.3121) heads to the Governor's desk!

April 4th 2024

Bill 3121 is a crucial legislative initiative aimed at promoting trail development and fostering healthier communities.

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Spartanburg looking to bring recreational boating to Duncan Park for first time since 1950s

March 18th 2024

Duncan Park in Spartanburg hasn’t allowed recreational boating since the 1950s. But this summer, that could all change. (By: Elise Devlin, WSPA)

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Duncan Park last had recreational boating in the 1950s. That could change this summer.

March 13th 2024

The Duncan Park Visioning Plan was recently developed with help from Play. Advocate. Live Well. and support from the Friends of Duncan Park group. The park, the largest in the city, hasn't drawn as many visitors in recent years, so the plan aims to change that. (By Chris Lavender, Post & Courier)

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BMW Charity Pro-Am plans special programming, partnership for 2024 tournament

February 20th 2024

This year’s tournament will benefit local charities including: PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well Spartanburg (By: Megan Fitzgerald, Greenville Journal)

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Upstate nonprofits team up with city to give community easy access to fresh produce

February 19th 2024

According to Feed America, one in 10 people in South Carolina don't know where their next meal will come from. A couple of Spartanburg nonprofits and the city of Spartanburg are coming together to do their part and give fresh food to the community. (WYFF—Carlos Cristian Flores)

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PAL and partners work to strengthen the local food system

February 16th 2024

Our dream is for Spartanburg County to be a community where making the healthy choice is also the easy choice.

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Program connects Spartanburg's southside with free, fresh produce

February 16th 2024

A program is giving residents on the southside of Spartanburg access to fresh produce for free. The City of Spartanburg, PAL and Hub City Roots recently partnered to begin the Fresh Stops program. (By: Chloe Salsameda, WSPA)

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