Best City Of Spartanburg Podcasts (2024)

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H.E.A.R.T program addresses needs of those experiencing homelessness in Spartanburg 33:52

1M ago33:52

33:52

As part of ongoing efforts by the City and partnering organizations throughout the Spartanburg community, the Homeless Engagement and Response Team (H.E.A.R.T) program was launched in partnership with the United Way of the Piedmont in 2022 to provide direct outreach to people experiencing homelessness in Spartanburg and to assist in connecting thos…

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City lead-based paint remediation program tackles dangerous health concerns in 38 Spartanburg homes 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

Back in 2020, the City was fortunate to receive a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant from the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of these funds is to remediate lead-based paint hazards and reduce other health hazards in the homes of families with childre…

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Discussing a programming approach for Morgan Square with Dan Biederman of BRV 19:55

3M ago19:55

19:55

With a redesign plan for Morgan Square poised to be taken up by City Council in the coming months, one question many may have is how the space can attract more visitors on a regular basis. Long a focal point for some of Downtown Spartanburg's most successful large events, the City's focus now turns to ways to increase Morgan Square's use as a daily…

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Discussing the history of Spartanburg City Hall 46:10

3M ago46:10

46:10

First opening its doors in April of 1961, Spartanburg City Hall will soon be no more, making way for the construction of a new joint municipal government facility to be shared by the City of Spartanburg and Spartanburg County. As the City says its final farewells to the current City Hall—likely the last building to ever carry the name—Dr. Phillip S…

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Discussing the new Morgan Square design 41:42

4M ago41:42

41:42

On the heels of the recent Council update on the City’s plan to enhance Morgan Square, we recently sat down with representatives from the design firm responsible for creating the square’s new design, Brenda Diaz-Flores and Darren Meyer with MKSK, to discuss how the design was created and what residents can expect before construction on the new squa…

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Getting to know new Assistant City Manager, Kevin Limehouse 28:43

8M ago28:43

28:43

Recently, we . In a move designed to grow the City's leadership capacity, Limehouse's emphasis will be on innovation and operational efficiency, joining City Manager Chris Story and Mitch Kennedy who has been promoted to Deputy City Manager. Limehouse comes to Spartanburg from Charleston, SC where he has worked in state and local government for 17 …

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Discussing the 2023 fiscal year budget with City Manager, Chris Story 42:03

10M ago42:03

42:03

It's the most important statement of values for any government, and for the City of Spartanburg, the 2023-2024 annual budget is about investing in our city's future. With the largest outlay of capital expenditures in recent memory and a new compensation system designed to attract and retain talent for Spartanburg's municipal team, the focus on adap…

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New River Birch trail extension to feature 'Creativitrees' public art installation 22:55

10M ago22:55

22:55

Another important piece of is ready for its official ribbon cutting. A new segment of the River Birth trail will celebrate its opening on Thursday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. (Parking for event attendees will be available at Bells Hill, 961 East Main St.). Thanks to a partnership between and , the recently opened trail extension along Lawson's Fork Creek…

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Next steps in bringing minor league baseball back to Spartanburg 31:21

11M ago31:21

31:21

Local baseball fans were so excited last month with the announcement that the Down East Wood Ducks would be moving to Spartanburg from their current home in Kinston, NC that they could practically smell the hot dogs. Once here, the team will play its games in the 3,500-seat centerpiece of a along S Daniel Morgan Ave., which in addition to the ballp…

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Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful takes on litter, beautification in Spartanburg 21:30

11M ago21:30

21:30

It's never hard to find folks willing too share their opinions about litter, and thankfully for those of us in Spartanburg, it's also not hard to find folks willing to put their time and energy into combatting it. Thanks to the work of , those efforts are more organized than ever throughout Spartanburg County. Founded in 2018, our local Keep Americ…

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City Boards and Commissions offer residents an opportunity to serve 28:34

12M ago28:34

28:34

One of the most overlooked ways a civic-minded Spartanburg resident can choose to get involved in shaping the future of our city is by serving on one of our City Boards and Commissions. Maybe you're a local architect interested in helping to ensure that new downtown developments follow the City's design standards or a local cycling enthusiast who'd…

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Urban tree health and the future of Morgan Square's canopy 21:01

12M ago21:01

21:01

If you've had the opportunity to view the , you've likely noticed that all of the proposals include an abundant amount of tree canopy. Owing to feedback from residents and stakeholders throughout the process so far, it's clear that the importance of natural shade and the welcoming feel provided by mature trees will certainly be a major factor in wh…

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Noble Tree Foundation brings expertise, biodiversity to Spartanburg's urban canopy 31:29

1y ago31:29

31:29

If you've walked down Wall Street in Downtown Spartanburg lately, you've likely noticed the new tree plantings installed earlier this year. While you may have admired the new trees and considered the shade they'll one day provide for visitors to one of Spartanburg's most picturesque pedestrian gateways, you wouldn't have learned the full story behi…

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Exploring the new City of Spartanburg website 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

It's been over 10 years since the last significant update to our website, which is something close to a century in website years, and while the launch of a new municipal government website isn't going to reach many people's threshold for important breaking news, we're pretty excited about it anyway. That excitement comes from all the new ways our u…

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Community Health Awareness Day at Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, April 22 19:58

1y ago19:58

19:58

It began as a way to bring people in Spartanburg together and removing barriers to health care access, and after a hiatus of several years, Spartanburg's Community Health Awareness day is back this year and coming to the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center (650 Howard St.) on Saturday, April 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The free community event will offer a wide …

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Hello Family releases first annual report 41:23

1y ago41:23

41:23

It's been a little more than a year since —a unique collection of support systems for young children and their families—began operations in Spartanburg, and the capacity-building approach the initiative has brought to early childhood services in our community is already changing lives according to their . The program is a first-of-its-kind approach…

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Getting to know Highland Project Manager, Jamie Smith 27:13

1y ago27:13

27:13

If you're at all familiar with complex community redevelopment plans (or you're inclined to listen to podcasts about them) you know that an incredible plan without a strategy for implementation runs the risk of becoming little more than a document of empty promises, a recipe for disappointment and disengagement within a community. However, when a s…

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A new cohost joins the team 17:01

1y ago17:01

17:01

It's been a number of years since the City Podcast has had a cohost to share the work of keeping our listeners informed on what's going with City government and the broader Spartanburg Community. As we ramp up our podcast production this year though, we're welcoming a new member to the City's Communications and Marketing team who will join us in br…

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Discussing options for the City's federal ARPA funding 36:43

1y ago36:43

36:43

It's a level of federal funding not seen for many years in Spartanburg, and for City Council and staff, that means the task deciding how to allocate our community's $16.5 million in American Rescue Plan: Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds takes on a generational significance, particularly for our low income residents. To give some structure t…

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New trail extensions near completion 19:51

1+ y ago19:51

19:51

If you like to get outdoors to walk, run, or bike in Spartanburg, the coming weeks promise to be an exciting time as two popular local trails are set to see extensions completed soon! First, Spartanburg's most used recreational amenity, the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail, is about to see its long-awaited expansion completed, taking the trail from…

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The History of Morgan Square 1:01:44

1+ y ago1:01:44

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Morgan Square has been the most important public gathering space in Spartanburg almost since its beginnings in 1787. Arguably the birthplace of Spartanburg County after having been selected by four state-commissioned judges as the county seat and site of the the area's first courthouse, the area that would eventually be named for the Revolutionary …

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Discussing Downtown Spartanburg pedestrian spaces, midcentury to present 1:08:23

1+ y ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Whether you're getting in some steps at the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail or strolling through Morgan Square after dinner, it's fair to say there are more pedestrians moving in and around Downtown Spartanburg than at any point in living memory, and with historic levels of private development and accompanying new infrastructure showing no signs o…

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New committee to guide Morgan Square redesign process 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

22:30

At their last two meetings, Spartanburg City Council took a pair of actions to move discussions of Morgan Square's future forward, and then voting to continue to keep W Main Street along the square closed to traffic for the next 24 months while the committee undertakes its work. The committee comprises a diverse selection of city residents and stak…

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Taking a look at the City's upcoming fiscal year budget 33:48

2y ago33:48

33:48

At their most recent meeting, . This year's budget includes no significant operational changes and no increases to City taxes or commonly applied fees, but as Spartanburg continues to see record growth and economic development, staff projections account for a relatively modest four percent revenue growth. Meanwhile, increases this year include $1.5…

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New outdoor gathering space, Fretwell opens along Rail Trail 21:37

2y ago21:37

21:37

If you're a frequent user of the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail, chances are you've seen Fretwell's construction progress over the past year . Recently opened, the new mixed-use gathering space features a new headquarters for Little River Roasting and a concessions trailer selling sandwiches, specialty drinks, wine and beer, and snacks, along wit…

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Discussing Spartanburg's planned joint City-County government complex 29:32

2y ago29:32

29:32

In April, both Spartanburg County Council and Spartanburg City Council approved the site of the current City Hall on W Broad Street for construction of a new joint city-county local government complex. Expected to be around 180,000 square-feet and to stand 4-6 stories, the building will serve as a replacement for both City Hall and the Spartanburg …

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Discussing the 2021 crime stats report and the City's innovative approach to policing 1:02:41

2y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Last week, Spartanburg Police Chief Alonzo Thompson and department leadership on the latest report on . Mirroring a similar nationwide uptick in violent crime over the past year, Spartanburg saw an increase of 5.2 percent above our 10 year average, while the overall trend remains on a downward trajectory, dropping 14.5 percent over the past decade.…

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Community planning process to create vision for Duncan Park improvements 23:09

2y ago23:09

23:09

Last month, Spartanburg City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City to pursue $300,000 in federal Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grant for improvements to trails and clearing of invasive species in wooded areas of Duncan Park, an opportunity identified as an early opportunity by a new community steering committee working with…

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Proposed apartment project would be first affordable housing development in Downtown Spartanburg 22:37

2y ago22:37

22:37

At their last meeting, Spartanburg City Council gave approval to a property sale that could pave the way for Downtown Spartanburg's first-ever apartment development composed of entirely affordable units. Located adjacent to the Kennedy Street parking garage on the corner of Kennedy and S Converse streets, the 2.6 acre site will be sold to developer…

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A look at the biggest decisions ahead for the City in 2022 49:11

2+ y ago49:11

49:11

We've been recording podcasts previewing the year ahead for the City and for the Spartanburg community for a long time now, but even a short glance at that list for 2022 would make it clear that this year will be filled with more significant decisions that will have more generational impact than any in recent memory. Whether it's welcoming a new Ma…

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A look at Downtown Spartanburg development in 2021 59:11

2+ y ago59:11

59:11

With its restaurants routinely filled and its sidewalks bustling with activity, it's not hard to see these days that Downtown Spartanburg is on an upswing. Explaining just how large an upswing though takes some contextualizing, especially in a record-breaking year for downtown development that capped off with an announcement of the , a massive rede…

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'Hello Family' program to support parents, young children launching in January 22:16

2+ y ago22:16

22:16

It's been on the City's priority list for years, and in January, an innovative, first-of-its-kind coordinated group of support systems that will seek to improve outcomes for young children and their families in Spartanburg will become a reality as the City and its partners launch the Hello Family program. Designed to significantly improve child wel…

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An Updated on Panthers Offense and Defense ft. TuanDon 38:32

2+ y ago38:32

38:32

This Episode brings you a conversation between KIB and the Host of the 704 Charlotte Bound Youtube Podcast (formerly known as Never Scared Sports Podcast), he is also a long time Co-host of KeepPounding TV Youtube Channel. Known for his Realist persona, Tuan and KIB breaks down the latest news surrounding the panthers, including some breaking news …

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A Deep Dive Into the CJ Situation 17:01

2+ y ago17:01

17:01

9 Lives Panther Co-host, Hertz explains the mystery surrounding the newly acquired Corner for the Carolina Panthers, CJ Henderson and his situation. Hertz answers all the big questions like why did they trade a top ten pick this early? Whats the plan for Carolin and much more. Tune in for an enlightening experience as Hertz takes you all to class.…

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Panthers Outlook for the Next Two Seasons 14:09

2+ y ago14:09

14:09

How do the Panthers continue to maintain their success on the field and within the organization? Our players are showing tremendous growth and now the name is retainment. Who do we keep and who do we let walk? For how much? What about Draft Picks? Tune in for a relaxing listen as Co-host KIB breaks down the pending transactions and important decisi…

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Christian McCaffrey's Biggest Flaw 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

31:45

When Christian McCaffrey signed a four-year, $64 million extension with the Carolina Panthers last year, making him the highest annually paid running back in the league, he was coming off a rare 1,000-1,000 yard All-Pro season and hadn’t missed a single game through the first three years of his career. McCaffrey was still just 24-years-old when he …

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Northside Rising: The road from master plan to inclusive development 1:03:57

2+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Note: Later this year, the Northside Development Group will mark its 10th year since it was founded to be a land bank to guide development and protect the community’s interests on the Northside. The NDG partnered with the Northside Voyageurs, Northside residents and the City of Spartanburg to launch the Northside Initiative, the most comprehensive …

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What's next for Morgan Square? 41:24

2+ y ago41:24

41:24

At their meeting on August 23, , during which time the City will engage in a community-led planning process to consider more permanent physical changes to the space. The move came after Council heard an overview of downtown data collected by city staff, including an increase in City Hospitality Tax revenue, increased pedestrian activity, and cell p…

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Northside rising: Laying the groundwork for a community-led neighborhood master plan 57:44

2+ y ago57:44

57:44

Nowhere in any community redevelopment expert's notes will you find "bring a medial college to your neighborhood" listed as a strategy to spur a holisic rethinking of an area plagued for decades by depopulation, decaying housing stock, concentraitions of generational poverty, and lack of investment, but on Spartanburg's Northside, that's exactly wh…

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Northside Rising: Neighborhood history from origins to construction of VCOM 54:33

2+ y ago54:33

54:33

Following on the heels of last week's release of the , where we take a look back at the story of Spartanburg's Northside neighborhood, today on the City Podcast, we're delving deeper into the history of the Northside before the decision by the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine to build their Carolinas Campus in the neighborhood became a ca…

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Taking a look back at 2020 in Spartanburg 55:46

3+ y ago55:46

55:46

It's a year when the word "unprecedented" became commonplace. Beginning with a February tornado that cut a swath through the heart of our city and followed shortly by the COVID-19 global pandemic that still rages as the year comes to a close, 2020 is a year most of us would likely rather forget, though none of us ever will. Through it all, signs of…

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Win prizes from downtown businesses this holiday season with 'Snowman Scramble' scavenger hunt, social media giveaways 21:29

3+ y ago21:29

21:29

Today on the podcast, we've got details on our "Snowman Scramble" scavenger hunt and downtown business spotlight giveaway, both of which will be kicking off soon!

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'Plan Spartanburg' to become nation's first citywide comprehensive plan with racial equity as guiding principle 43:44

3+ y ago43:44

43:44

It's not the easiest route to satisfy a state requirement, but here at the City of Spartanburg, we don't shy away from big challenges and we're never afraid to be innovators. That's why when discussions around racial equity in our community were given new urgency on the heels of showing large racial disparities in practically every area of our resi…

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Explaining how Spartanburg Housing Fund will support affordable housing development 33:41

3+ y ago33:41

33:41

At their , City Council approved the creation of the Spartanburg Housing Fund, a special fund to be used exclusively to fill gaps in development projects that build, preserve, or improve affordable housing units in the city. Initially capitalized with $750,000 as , the fund will be used to provide loans to for gap financing to developers to help ma…

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Major Downtown and Northside development projects continue to move forward 26:22

4y ago26:22

26:22

Today on the podcast, we're sitting down with City Manager Chris Story to get an update on the impressive list of major projects in the works for Downtown Spartanburg and our city's Northside.

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'Lead-safe Spartanburg' program to assist residents in removing dangerous lead paint from older homes 18:35

4y ago18:35

18:35

Late last year, the City was awarded a $1 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a new City initiative, "Lead-safe Spartanburg." Funding will be used to remove lead-based paint hazards and reduce other health hazards in the home for families with children under the age of 6 and safely improve the housing …

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Show us how you're staying #SafeInSpartanburg! 21:41

4y ago21:41

21:41

As COVID-19 continues to imact our community and we're all doing our part to flatten the curve by staying home when possible, when in public, and , we wanted to offer a way to both share our own tips on how you can get through these challenging times and to offer our residents the chance to share their tips with us as well. So today we're kicking o…

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Discussing South Carolina's 'Work or Home' order 29:42

4y ago29:42

29:42

Today on the podcast, we're talking with City Manager Chris Story about the Governor's "Work or Home" order, requiring all people in South Carolinians to stay at home unless reporting to work, traveling for essentials, visiting relatives, or engaging in individual recreation. We also have an update on current City operations and a look forward at t…

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Now is the perfect time to fill out the 2020 Census! 28:28

4y ago28:28

28:28

One of the most critical ways for our community to ensure that it gets the critical Federal resources it needs depends on all of us, and in 2020, it's never been easier to do your part. Today on the podcast, we're talking with Kathryn Harvey of Neue South Collective and Andy Flynt, Director of Information Services with Spartanburg County Public Lib…

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An update on COVID-19 in Spartanburg 33:50

4y ago33:50

33:50

Today on the podcast, we're talking with City Manager, Chris Story about the latest on COVID-19 in Spartanburg and about the City's response to this global pandemic.

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