City News Podcast: Skating on the Square Opens Friday!

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City News Podcast: Skating on the Square Opens Friday!

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It was easily one of the most popular attractions in town last year, and on November 15 Skating on the Square returns to Morgan Square in Downtown Spartanburg. Today on the podcast, we sit down with City Special Events Manager Mandy Merck to get details about what to expect this year when you head downtown to hit the ice.

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Nov 12, 2013

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