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Spartanburg City News — 338 episodes

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How Downtown Manager Jamie Smith Creates Connections in a Changing Downtown Spartanburg

2

How Spartanburg's ARPA funding is creating new affordable housing

3

Yes, there's plenty of convenient, affordable parking in Downtown Spartanburg

4

Why Downtown Spartanburg Growth Matters

5

A Recent History of Downtown Spartanburg Growth

6

What is a Council-Manager Form of Government?

7

Angels Charge marks 10 years assisting women in finding new lives after incarceration

8

A conversation on the City's response to Hurricane Helene

9

Duncan Park Lake open to boating and fishing for first time in decades

10

Fire Chief Pierre Brewton reflects on his journey back to Spartanburg to lead department

11

Hello Family shares transformative results, expands countywide

12

Homebuyer Seminar to be held at Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, Saturday, June 29

13

MySpartanburg app lets residents request city services, follow progress on reported issues

14

Community Health Awareness Day at Carver Middle School, June 1

15

H.E.A.R.T program addresses needs of those experiencing homelessness in Spartanburg

16

City lead-based paint remediation program tackles dangerous health concerns in 38 Spartanburg homes

17

Discussing a programming approach for Morgan Square with Dan Biederman of BRV

18

Discussing the history of Spartanburg City Hall

19

Discussing the new Morgan Square design

20

Getting to know new Assistant City Manager, Kevin Limehouse

21

Discussing the 2023 fiscal year budget with City Manager, Chris Story

22

New River Birch trail extension to feature 'Creativitrees' public art installation

23

Next steps in bringing minor league baseball back to Spartanburg

24

Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful takes on litter, beautification in Spartanburg

25

City Boards and Commissions offer residents an opportunity to serve

26

Urban tree health and the future of Morgan Square's canopy

27

Noble Tree Foundation brings expertise, biodiversity to Spartanburg's urban canopy

28

Exploring the new City of Spartanburg website

29

Community Health Awareness Day at Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, April 22

30

Hello Family releases first annual report

31

Getting to know Highland Project Manager, Jamie Smith

32

A new cohost joins the team

33

Discussing options for the City's federal ARPA funding

34

New trail extensions near completion

35

The History of Morgan Square

36

Discussing Downtown Spartanburg pedestrian spaces, midcentury to present

37

New committee to guide Morgan Square redesign process

38

Taking a look at the City's upcoming fiscal year budget

39

New outdoor gathering space, Fretwell opens along Rail Trail

40

Discussing Spartanburg's planned joint City-County government complex

41

Discussing the 2021 crime stats report and the City's innovative approach to policing

42

Community planning process to create vision for Duncan Park improvements

43

Proposed apartment project would be first affordable housing development in Downtown Spartanburg

44

A look at the biggest decisions ahead for the City in 2022

45

A look at Downtown Spartanburg development in 2021

46

'Hello Family' program to support parents, young children launching in January

47

Northside Rising: The road from master plan to inclusive development

48

What's next for Morgan Square?

49

Northside rising: Laying the groundwork for a community-led neighborhood master plan

50

Northside Rising: Neighborhood history from origins to construction of VCOM

51

Taking a look back at 2020 in Spartanburg

52

Win prizes from downtown businesses this holiday season with 'Snowman Scramble' scavenger hunt, social media giveaways

53

'Plan Spartanburg' to become nation's first citywide comprehensive plan with racial equity as guiding principle

54

Explaining how Spartanburg Housing Fund will support affordable housing development

55

Major Downtown and Northside development projects continue to move forward

56

'Lead-safe Spartanburg' program to assist residents in removing dangerous lead paint from older homes

57

Show us how you're staying #SafeInSpartanburg!

58

Discussing South Carolina's 'Work or Home' order

59

Now is the perfect time to fill out the 2020 Census!

60

An update on COVID-19 in Spartanburg

61

Info and tips to combat COVID-19 in Spartanburg

62

Discussing Cottonwood Trail cleanup efforts, future plans with SPACE

63

Discussing the tornado recovery effort in Spartanburg

64

A #Spartanburg2020 look at downtown living and culture

65

Looking back on 10 years of public, private recreation investment in Spartanburg

66

Looking back on a decade of Spartanburg arts growth

67

Previewing our upcoming MLK Unity Week events

68

Share your thoughts on our city's progress with #Spartanburg2020

69

Taking a look back at the last decade in Spartanburg

70

Hub City Press releases 'Above Spartanburg'

71

Explaining the plan to replace and redevelop Highland's Norris Ridge Apartments

72

Walkability expert Jeff Speck to hold free event in Spartanburg, November 7

73

Homebuyers Seminar & Expo at C.C. Woodson, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.

74

Spartanburg Science Center enhances offerings, inspires excitement for science

75

Countywide 32-mile trail network to be called 'The Dan'

76

Spartanburg Municipal Judge seeks to establish Homeless Court

77

What is a comprehensive plan?

78

First Highland Neighborhood Transformation Plan public meeting, August 13, 6 p.m.

79

Using data to understand, shape Downtown Spartanburg growth

80

Explaining the plan for a new Spartanburg Fire Department central station

81

New colorful crosswalk murals to brighten Downtown Spartanburg, raise pedestrian visibility

82

An overview of the next fiscal year budget with City Manager Chris Story

83

The hottest Spartanburg summertime tips of 2019

84

Taking a look at the Spartanburg of 1919

85

Day center pilot program to provide new tool in addressing homelessness

86

Barter Boat docked at Fr8yard in Downtown Spartanburg

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Hello Family initiative seeks to improve outcomes for Spartanburg's most vulnerable

88

Seay House sheds light on lives of 19th century women in Spartanburg

89

Spartanburg Soaring returns to Barnet Park, April 13

90

Discussing 142 Social and the downtown development landscape with Andrew Babb

91

FoodShare Spartanburg providing new affordable produce option on Spartanburg's Northside

92

CycleBar set to open Downtown Spartanburg location this spring

93

Highland community leaders share hopes for neighborhood's future

94

Highland leaders reflect on neighborhood history, community resiliency

95

City streetscaping projects fuel Downtown Spartanburg growth

96

Silver Hill neighborhood to bring new townhome, single-family construction to Downtown Spartanburg

97

HUB-BUB launches project to see 'home' through Spartanburg residents' eyes

98

City Social Media contests to spotlight Downtown Spartanburg businesses in January & February

99

Taking a look back at 2018 in Spartanburg

100

An overview of the Highland master planning process

101

'Underground Guide to Spartanburg' solves all your holiday weekend planning woes

102

Montgomery Bulding to host public tours during grand opening weekend, Dec. 7-8

103

Downtown Spartanburg's planned six-story Cambria Hotel examined by City Design Review Board

104

Spooky Spartanburg Halloween stories

105

City Manager Chris Story discusses his new role, aspirations for Spartanburg's future

106

Up close and personal with new Spartanburg City Manager Chris Story

107

Proud Mary Theatre Company kicking off second season at West Main Artists Co-op, Oct. 26

108

New Downtown Business Council set to hold first meeting, Oct. 15

109

Outgoing City Manager, Ed Memmott reflects on 21 years in Spartanburg (part two)

110

Outgoing Outgoing City Manager, Ed Memmott reflects on 21 years in Spartanburg (part one)

111

Getting to know the new HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence

112

Discussing the future T.K. Gregg Community Center

113

Getting to know new Spartanburg Philharmonic Music Director, Stefan Sanders

114

A City Podcast back-to-school special

115

Spartanburg Little Theatre season to kickoff with 'The Little Mermaid,' September 7-23

116

City launches EMERGE business accelerator for African Americans

117

A Spartanburg County Courthouse history tour

118

A deep, nerdy dive into the City's Hospitality Tax

119

Panthers Play 60 course to open along Rail Trail, July 25

120

HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence program relaunching through Chapman Cultural Center

121

Tessa Fontaine talks 'The Electric Woman' and living in Spartanburg

122

An overview of the upcoming City budget

123

Spartanburg Chamber's Terrance Hawes on equity, inclusiveness, and growing up on the Northside

124

Scrappy Shakespeare returns this summer to Downtown Spartanburg

125

Spartanburg Methodist College opens downtown event space

126

Children's Museum of the Upstate opening its doors in Downtown Spartanburg

127

Smith's Drugs to build new multi-story mixed-use building on E Main

128

Butterfly Creek Park Grand Opening to be held Saturday, May 5

129

Spartanburg's biggest challenge and the principles guiding City Staff's response

130

Introducing City Podcast Cohost, Meghan Smith

131

Airport Park grand opening to be held April 14, 10 a.m.

132

Hub City Hog Fest returns to Downtown Spartanburg, April 6–7

133

A Spring 2018 #SeeSpartanburgRise look at Downtown

134

Central United Methodist Church to open new downtown park

135

New restaurant concept, The Silo opens at RJ Rockers

136

Chapman Cultural Center to host regional Culture Counts Forum, January 24

137

Details on new the Spartanburg's new digital signage rules

138

A history of Downtown Spartanburg, part 2

139

A history of Downtown Spartanburg, part 1

140

Little River Roasting to open second downtown location in Montgomery Building

141

What can we learn from examining Reconstruction-era violence in Spartanburg County?

142

How potential federal tax changes could stifle Spartanburg development

143

'A Taste of Spartanburg' showcases local chefs and farmers

144

Hub-Bub, College Town partner on downtown utility box public art project

145

STEAM Garden planned for Spartanburg's Southside

146

Details on the planned 200-unit apartment development coming to downtown Spartanburg

147

Untitled Reconstruction Project coming to Spartanburg Downtown Library, Oct 20–22

148

Chapman Cultural Center to hold 10th anniversary celebration, Oct. 1

149

Melting Pot Music Festival coming to downtown Spartanburg, Sept 30

150

City's Design Review Board approves plans for Main and Pine development

151

Discussing next downtown steps with Spartanburg Chamber's Jansen Tidmore

152

New development projects, residential rental property registry highlight busy Council meeting

153

Spartanburg residents taking food waste out of the garbage can with Compost House

154

Affordable housing, inclusionary zoning, and a look at Spartanburg's downtown housing landscape

155

Discussing the 'Spartanburg movement' with Betsy Neely Sikma

156

A year in Spartanburg with Hub-Bub Artist-in-Residence, Lydia See

157

'Ban the box' passage shows importance of citizen engagement

158

Carolina Panthers Training Camp returns to Spartanburg, July 26

159

New restaurants adding to Spartanburg's growing 'foodie' scene

160

First new amenities for rail trail park ready for debut

161

Light bulb sculptures raise bar for public art in downtown Spartanburg

162

Hub-Bub to become part of Chapman Cultural Center

163

A local government nerd's guide to the Spartanburg City budget

164

Podcast: One last time on the mic with Will Rothschild

165

Children's Museum of the Upstate to open satellite facility on Magnolia Street

166

Update on street closures in downtown Spartanburg

167

Hub City Hog Fest returns to Morgan Square, April 7–8

168

Developer James Bakker discusses plans for Montgomery Building

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Songwriter Showcase coming to Morgan Square, Saturday, March 18

170

Discussing Montgomery Building fire with Chief Marion Blackwell

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Hub City Writers Project's Betsy Teter awarded state's highest arts honor

172

Montgomery Building renovation set to get underway as developer closes on building

173

The City Podcast needs theme music and you should create it

174

Hub-Bub brings Drive-By Shakespeare to Growler Haus, Feb. 20

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Startup Weekend Spartanburg coming to Johnson School of Business and Economics, Feb. 24–26

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One Spartanburg launches five-year action plan to boost economic, cultural prosperity

177

FR8 Yard set to bring new biergarten concept to downtown Spartanburg

178

Pedestrian improvements, new street parking coming to Daniel Morgan Avenue

179

Looking ahead to 2017 in Spartanburg

180

2016 a big year for Downtown Spartanburg redevelopment

181

What does the City Fire Department's top protection ranking mean for you?

182

Historic E Main redevelopment to add 46 downtown apartment units, ground floor retail space

183

Why your voice matters in local government

184

Hub-Bub hosting 'The Community Table,' Saturday, Nov. 19

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'Yarn bombing' public art installations planned to kick-off Downtown Cultural District grand opening

186

Connecting the dots between downtown and neighborhood revitalization in Spartanburg

187

Dr. Ann to present 'The Happiness Diet' on National Food Day, Oct 24

188

Pokérrito bringing new sushi concept to downtown Spartanburg

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City residents wowed by light installations during National Night Out

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Seeing Spartanburg in a New Light art installations to be unveiled during National Night Out, October 4

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'Hub Crawl' mini art fair coming to downtown Spartanburg, Sept. 28

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Hub City Brew Fest returns to downtown Spartanburg, October 15

193

Lydia See to focus on art accessiblity during Hub-Bub residency

194

Hub City Bites explores Spartanburg's growing restaurant scene

195

Looking at the Montgomery Building's place in downtown Spartanburg's history

196

What does the Montgomery Building's redevelopment mean for downtown Spartanburg?

197

Taking a look at Spartanburg's growing restaurant scene

198

Spring Fling evaluation committee seeks input from downtown merchants

199

What should Spartanburg learn from Chattanooga?

200

Carolina Panthers return to Spartanburg for training camp

201

Oakview Apartments purchase marks major milestone for Northside Initiative

202

Plans for five-story mixed-use downtown development move forward

203

Magnolia Street improvements to support accelerating growth in downtown Spartanburg

204

Slide the City returns to downtown Spartanburg, Saturday, June 18

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An overview of the fiscal year 2017 city budget

206

Get a bird's eye view of Spartanburg this Saturday at the Downtown Memorial Airport

207

Hub City Scoops ice cream shop coming to downtown Spartanburg

208

Opportunities to get outdoors and get active abound in our 'Playful City' this summer

209

Hub City Hog Fest returns to Downtown Spartanburg, April 15–16

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Discussing Spartanburg community assessment report with Chamber President, Allen Smith

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A Conversation with Spartanburg Chamber President, Allen Smith

212

Spartanburg momentum gets boost with District 7 building plan

213

New office development promises at least 250 jobs for Downtown Spartanburg

214

Mixed-use development to bring 30 apartments, new retail space to high-profile downtown corner

215

Taking a deeper look at City and County recycling changes

216

Your #SpartanSnaps photo could be our next Facebook cover

217

Big local stories to look for in 2016

218

Taking a look back at 2015 in Spartanburg

219

Skating on the Square, Dickens of a Christmas kick off holiday season in Downtown Spartanburg

220

Spartanburg named winner of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize

221

Hub City Brew Fest coming to Downtown Spartanburg, Saturday Oct. 24

222

Papi's Tacos opens location inside Growler Haus in Downtown Spartanburg

223

Volunteers needed for Cleveland Park playground build

224

'Underground Guide to Spartanburg' highlights local hidden gems

225

Habitat for Humanity building three homes in Northside

226

Solarize Spartanburg aims to encourage local homeowners to go solar

227

Hub City Tap House to open Downtown Spartanburg's second brewery

228

Hub City Farmers' Market sees growth continue in first season at Harvest Park

229

Carolina Panthers training camp returns to Spartanburg, July 31

230

Mapping downtown progress with SeeSpartanburgRise.com

231

Podcast: New hotel to change skyline in Downtown Spartanburg

232

H & K Gallery set to open in Downtown Spartanburg

233

Bike Month events and an update on trails with Ned Barrett of Partners for Active Living

234

Taking a look at the East Main streetscaping project

235

'The Latest Thing in Spartanburg' celebrates all things local

236

Hub City Writers Project to hold 20th anniversary celebration, May 8–10

237

Hub City Hog Fest returns to Downtown Spartanburg, April 17–18

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Hub City Farmers Market to kick off new season at Harvest Park, March 28

239

What will a new hotel mean for Downtown Spartanburg?

240

How is the rising tide of visitors impacting needs downtown?

241

Getting to know Hub-Bub's 2015 Artists-in-Reasidence

242

Hampton Heights home tour brings 'Spirit of Christmas Past' to Spartanburg

243

City Manager Ed Memmott on the Downtown Airport runway extension and a new creek for the Northside

244

Discussing streetscaping and parks improvements with City Manager Ed Memmott

245

Wofford men's basketball team to host nationally televised game, November 18

246

Harvest Park opening this week on the Northside

247

Parkinson's Disease Symposium coming to Spartanburg Nov. 13–16

248

Main Street Challenge winners to hold anniversary celebration, Oct. 25

249

Food Day Celebration coming to Spartanburg, Oct. 25

250

Join us for the 2014 International Festival, Oct. 4 at Barnet Park

251

How seven 'Class A' office buildings changed the Downtown Spartanburg skyline

252

Podcast: Spend your Saturday in Downtown Spartanburg with Live on the Green, Downtown Bites

253

An in-depth conversation on Oakview Apartments and the Northside

254

#1Spark! to bring together Spartanburg artists and entrepreneurs

255

Hundreds of new and renovated residential units add to economic power of Downtown Spartanburg

256

Spartanburg Medical Center President Phil Feisal on the Northside Initiative

257

Conversation with Spartanburg Medical Center President, Phil Feisal

258

City introduces 'HeySpartanburg!' citizen request mobile app

259

$2.3 Million in planned streetscaping to increase connectivity in Downtown Spartanburg

260

Marriott, Chapman Center, The George represent $110 million investment in Downtown Spartanburg

261

City News Podcast: How Downtown Spartanburg leads the way on jobs

262

City News Podcast: Celebrate Independence Day at Barnet Park with Red, White & Boom!

263

City News Podcast: City Manager Ed Memmott explains plan to daylight Northside creek

264

City News Podcast: Spartanburg Philharmonic to play free concert at Barnet Park June 14

265

City News Podcast: Craft Beer and Downtown Development with RJ Rockers' John Bauknight

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City News Podcast: Hub City Farmers' Market kicking off 2014 season, May 17

267

City News Podcast: Deal paves way for $7M mixed-use development behind Marriott

268

City News Podcast: Blighted motel to be demolished to provide gateway to Northside

269

City News Podcast: Hub City Hog Fest coming to Downtown Spartanburg this weekend

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City News Podcast: 'Grain Ideas' brings craft beer and entreprenuership together at Growler Haus

271

City News Podcast: Taking a look at the Main Street Challenge semifinalists

272

Arts Roundup Podcast: Hub City Writers Project brings 'The Writing Show' to Spartanburg

273

Arts Roundup Podcast: Go fly a kite with Spartanburg Soaring!

274

City News Podcast: Startup Weekend coming to Spartanburg, Feb. 21–23

275

City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Erica Brown

276

City News Podcast: Northside Redevelopment Planning Workshop to be held January 9–11

277

City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, part 3

278

City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, Part 2

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City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, Part 1

280

City News Podcast: A look back at 2013 in Spartanburg

281

City News Podcast: Discussing the Spartanburg Academic Movement with Executive Director John Stockwell

282

Former Mayor Bill Barnet: Why the Northside is important for Spartanburg

283

City News Podcast: Former Spartanburg Mayor Bill Barnet on the Northside Initiative

284

Arts Roundup Podcast: Artists-in-Residence program returning to Hub-Bub

285

Arts Roundup Podcast: Holiday events and classes at the Chapman Cultural Center

286

City News Podcast: Little River Coffee Bar owner, manager visit coffee farm in Nicaragua

287

City News Podcast: Skating on the Square Opens Friday!

288

City News Podcast: More on the New Downtown Streetscaping Plan

289

Arts Roundup Podcast: Local musicians cover Rolling Stones classics at Hub-Bub, November 15

290

City News Podcast: Breaking Down the New Downtown Streetscaping Plan

291

Arts Roundup Podcast: 'Hub for the Holidays' book signing to be held Nov. 3

292

Arts Roundup Podcast: Chapman Cultural Center to host arts festival October 26

293

City News Podcast: Talking Land Conservation with SPACE Executive Director, Andrew Waters

294

City News Podcast: Council member Sterling Anderson on City's $2.5 million parks plan (Part Two)

295

City News Podcast: Council member Sterling Anderson on City's $2.5 million parks plan (Part One)

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City News Podcast: Spartanburg Community College Downtown Campus exceeds enrollment expectations

297

City News Podcast: 'City Walks' to highlight active living opportunities in neighborhoods

298

City News Podcast: Converse College President Betsy Fleming on school's tuition reduction

299

October Arts Roundup Podcast: Local organizations offer something for everyone

300

City News Podcast: Bold Education Moves Focus Attention on Spartanburg

301

City News Podcast: Construction Starting Soon on Northside Healthy Food Hub

302

City News Podcast: A 'Bicycle Friendly' Discussion with Partners for Active Living

303

City News Podcast: Charting the Course of Downtown Development

304

City News Podcast: WOLI rolls into Spartanburg, August 14

305

City News Podcast: The Carolina Panthers Come to Spartanburg

306

City News Podcast: The Iron Yard brings tech startups to Spartanburg

307

City News Podcast: "Sundays Unplugged" Coming to the Chapman Cultural Center

308

City News Podcast: Options for Downtown Streetscaping

309

City Roundtable Podcast: Schuyler building renovation adds to Downtown momentum

310

City News Podcast: The 2014 City Budget Explained

311

City News Podcast: Breaking down the City's new 15-year agreement with Spartanburg Water

312

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Winner, Motte & Sons Bootlegging Co.

313

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Winner, Haute Mama

314

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Winner, The Local Hiker

315

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Finalists bring the buzz to Downtown

316

City News Podcast: An in-depth discussion on the City's dispute with Spartanburg Water

317

City Roundtable Podcast: "NASCAR on two wheels" coming to Downtown Spartanburg, May 3

318

City Roundtable Podcast: New Active Living Options in Spartanburg for Kids and Adults

319

City Roundtable Podcast: What's all the Hub-Bub about?

320

City News Podcast: Talking Spartanburg Tourism with CVB Executive Director Chris Jennings

321

City News Podcast: Gearing up for Music on Main 2013

322

City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Linda Dogan, part 3

323

City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Linda Dogan, Part 2

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City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Linda Dogan, Part 1

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City News Podcast: Business Accelerator, The Iron Yard, Coming to Spartanburg

326

City News Podcast: Getting Acquainted with the Northside Initiative

327

City News Podcast: Looking forward to 2013

328

City News Podcast: Looking back on 2012

329

City News Podcast: a conversation with Council member Sterling Anderson

330

City News Podcast: Council member Sterling Anderson on the Swim Center

331

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge to Bring Three New Businesses Downtown

332

City News Podcast: Spartanburg Metro Area Trails & Greenways Plan

333

City News Podcast: Assistant City Manager Chris Story on Spartanburg's Redevelopment Momentum

334

City News Podcast: Swim Center Discussion with Assistant City Manager Chris Story

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City News Podcast: Assistant City Manager Chris Story on Closing the Arkwright Dump

336

City News Podcast: What is Neighborland? And how about those food trucks?

337

Podcast Special: Skating on the Square

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City News Podcast: Council Meeting Preview and Skating on the Square