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In The Media

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Recent Coverage

Spartanburg City Council considers funding body cameras

A look back at the push to fund police body cameras in Spartanburg and the budget choices tied to transparency, accountability, and public trust.

Hollywood is coming to Spartanburg — and the goal is jobs and opportunity

How a growing film initiative could bring workforce training, small-business opportunity, and new jobs to Spartanburg and the wider Upstate.

Abusaft files for Spartanburg County Council District 1 seat

Coverage of Mo Abusaft’s filing for County Council District 1, with an early focus on housing, small business, and stronger community relationships.

Abusaft defeats Dogan in Spartanburg County Council District 1 runoff

A recap of Mo Abusaft’s District 1 runoff win and the priorities that helped define the race across Spartanburg County.

Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration to be held Saturday

A community-centered preview of Spartanburg’s Juneteenth celebration, highlighting history, culture, family activities, and local unity.

Protester seeks dismissal of curfew-related arrest in Spartanburg

Reporting on a curfew-related protest arrest in Spartanburg and the larger questions it raised about civil rights, policing, and public accountability.

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Holding Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Accountable

A summary of Mo Abusaft’s calls for transparency, oversight, and accountability as questions mounted around former Sheriff Chuck Wright.

Freedom Box story highlights Juneteenth celebration

A Juneteenth feature on history, education, and community, centered on a local event inspired by Henry’s Freedom Box.

BRUH mentor program recognized for serving families with school supply drives

How BRUH Mentor and local partners supported Spartanburg families with school supplies, food, and community resources.

Mo joins County Democratic Leadership: Spartanburg Democrats elect new leadership team (2022)

A look at the county Democratic leadership transition and Mo Abusaft’s role in building stronger local organizing capacity.

Spartanburg Co. District 1 is under-served, candidates say (2020 report)

This report examines why District 1 was seen as under-served and what candidates said was needed on jobs, housing, and neighborhood investment.

Minority businesses get $6M from Spartanburg County (ARPA investment)

A closer look at Spartanburg County’s $6 million ARPA investment to expand opportunity for small and minority-owned businesses.

Confederate flag ordered removed along I-85 in Spartanburg County

Coverage of the county order to remove a Confederate flag display along I-85 and the broader debate over community standards and belonging.

Monier becomes fourth House District 31 candidate (2017 filing)

A look back at Mo Abusaft’s 2017 House District 31 filing and the issues that shaped his early public platform.

Abusaft found in contempt by judge over cell phone in court (GoUpstate report)

This report covers a courtroom contempt ruling involving Mo Abusaft and the broader debate over court policy, fairness, and due process.

First-in-the-Nation Tour Event: Cory Booker to headline Spartanburg issues panel

Spartanburg takes the spotlight as a key stop for voter engagement and policy conversation ahead of South Carolina’s presidential primary season.

Spartanburg NAACP urges City Council to fund body cameras

A statement-driven account of the NAACP’s call for body cameras as a practical step toward transparency and stronger police-community trust.