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Advocates say Spartanburg's stray cat population out of control
Advocates in Spartanburg, South Carolina are urging community action to address what they describe as an out-of-control stray cat population in the area.
Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on this story, from BBN This Morning at 6:34 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The State's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by The State: “Advocates say Spartanburg's stray cat population out of control”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:34 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
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What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAdvocates in Spartanburg, South Carolina, say the stray cat population is out of control, and The State reports they want the community to take action.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo this morning we crown the whole town. Pet of the Day goes to every stray in Spartanburg, a group of tireless, independent professionals.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCareer stats: nine lives each, zero parking tickets, and one very serious stare at a porch at six a.m.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStop, I'm tearing up. They never asked for a trophy, only for someone to leave a bowl out.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd a lifetime achievement award for the cat that just walked across the whole yard like it owns the deed.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHonestly a landslide. I give it six weeks before one of them says not interested in the mayor's office and then files.
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