Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center officially opened this week, bringing adoption services, foster coordination, veterinary care and community resources together under one roof. County leaders say the center’s mission is to support both pets and families through services like low-cost vaccines, spay and neuter procedures, and a pet food pantry. Officials report the center has already assisted dozens of animals and families since beginning operations.

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Spartanburg County is hosting the Hard Hats for Hounds competition, where nine teams of local students will partner with construction companies to design and build custom dog houses. The competition aims to raise funds for the new Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center and Build for a Better Future Foundation. The event offers significant prizes, including $7,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third place. The public can view and vote for the completed dog houses from April 25 to May 1, and the dog houses will be sold via online auction from May 2-5.

The Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center (PRC) and the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office are hosting a community pet food drive to support local families in need. Residents are encouraged to donate wet or dry dog and cat food at the Sheriff's Office on March 20 and March 27. The PRC pantry provides food for nearly 200 pets each month and is expected to grow once the new facility opens.

The Greer Police Department is investigating a report of animal cruelty after a woman's cat was allegedly tortured and killed by a group of juveniles. The cat, named Ginger, was allegedly stolen in late February, and its deceased body was returned to the owner's residence in March. The police department's Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the matter.

Spartanburg County is launching its 2026 Summer Internship Program, providing 100 paid, hands-on opportunities for high school and college students across various career fields. The eight-week program, running from June 1 to July 31, 2026, will offer positions in at least 14 different County departments, including administration, public safety, infrastructure, and community services. The program aims to prepare local students for future careers while strengthening the region's talent pipeline. Participants will earn $12 per hour.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close Hampton Road in Spartanburg County from March 2 to April 16 for a roundabout project. A detour route has been set up and drivers are advised to slow down and pay attention to signs and crews in the area.

AFL has donated $1 million to the Middle Tyger Community Center (MTCC) to help fund the construction of a new family services and childcare center in Duncan, S.C. The donation is the inaugural gift from the AFL Foundation, which was established in 2024 with an initial investment of $10 million to commemorate AFL's 40th anniversary. AFL has supported MTCC through 33 grants and sponsorships totaling more than $277,000, including its first counseling grant in 2011. AFL associates regularly volunteer and contribute to MTCC's annual Thanksgiving food and Christmas toy drives, demonstrating a deep, ongoing investment in the well-being of the community.

Pamela Booke Schronce, owner of the Thomas and Turner Boutique in Belton, has been arrested for the third time on charges related to her business. The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office received two separate reports from victims who made purchases for which they never received the merchandise or a refund. Schronce was arrested on two counts of Obtaining Property Under False Pretenses and has been released after posting bond. Similar cases are currently under investigation throughout the Upstate.