Sword-wielding suspect in custody after reported burglary, standoff: sheriff’s office says
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Deputies responded a home in Spartanburg County Monday afternoon after a man wielding a sword reportedly locked himself inside. According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, at around 1:17 p.m. deputies were called to a reported burglary in progress at William Coxey Flooring on Boiling Springs Road. At the scene […]
SCDOT seeks input on safety assessments, including several Upstate projects
The state Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a number of safety assessment projects lists, several of which are in the Upstate. Public comments are being sought on SCDOT’s efforts to amend the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to include the proposed 2026 Vehicular and Vulnerable Road User Road Safety Assessment project lists, which include the following Upstate projects:
Man sentenced after drug transaction ends in shooting in Greenville Co.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — A man has been convicted after a drug transaction ended in a shooting. The Thirteenth Circuit solicitor said Thursday that 34-year-old Kevin Woods was convicted of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
All is weld in Spartanburg, where a skilled trade looks to make a comeback
Even above the low hiss of an open welding studio, the crackle of stingers and torches -- no pun intended -- cuts through. This room makes outsiders want to learn a new language. You got your arc and your TIG. Your GTAW and MIG. None of it makes sense if you’re not on the other side of translucent curtains, where sparks pop like tiny fireworks shows...
New owners plan renovation of historic hotel in downtown Greenville
A core piece to downtown Greenville's history and revitalization has new owners after nearly six months on the market. The Westin Poinsett Hotel, located at 120 S. Main St., has officially been acquired by Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) of Alabama, according to an early April press release. Built in 1925, the 100-plus-year-old hotel will join HHP's $1.6 billion hospitality assets portfolio...
Police searching for suspect following armed robbery at South Carolina Dollar General
SOUTH CAROLINA — Authorities are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at a Dollar General store in Anderson County on Monday morning. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, the robbery occurred at the store located along Highway 76. Deputies responded to the scene and quickly established a perimeter in an effort to […] The post Police searching for suspect following armed robbery at...
Suspect taken into custody after barricading himself following reported burglary, deputies say
After officers arrived, the suspect led them on a short foot pursuit before barricading himself, according to the sheriff's office.
Signature Foods USA selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Signature Foods USA, a specialty food products manufacturer, today announced it selects Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation. The company’s $11.5 million investment will create 202 new jobs. A division of the Netherlands-based company Signature Foods, Signature Foods USA produces premium refrigerated prepared...
Public meeting on location, design of new Spartanburg clock tower
Spartanburg city leaders want to hear from community on new downtown clock tower location and design.
‘Goats on the run’: Police help reunite lost goats with owner
The Pickens Police Department responded to an unusual call this morning in Pickens, South Carolina. Officers responded to Pumpkintown Highway in regard to reports of runaway goats. According to reports, officers tried to catch the goats on foot but were unsuccessful in their attempts. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Animal...

















