Upstate high school student participating in marching band in Macy’s parade
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Spartanburg County School District Two reports a Boiling Springs High School student was selected to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Emilie Goucher auditioned for the Macy’s Great American Marching Band and was selected to play the marching bass drum, officials...
Teen dies in Spartanburg County shooting: ‘Another heartbreaking loss’
A teenager was fatally shot, and a man was injured, late Monday, Nov. 24, in Inman, prompting Spartanburg County authorities to again urge community cooperation as youth gun deaths continue to climb. According to Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger, 16-year-old Bro'darrien K. Tate of Inman died late Nov. 24 in...
Boy’s Phone Only Had 4% Battery When He Called 911 to Report He Was...
Authorities have released more information about the rescue of a grandmother and her three grandchildren who became lost while hiking in South Carolina. According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), one of the children called 911 around 6:50 p.m. local time on Monday, Nov. 24, reporting that he and...
South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation
As South Carolina tries to contain its measles outbreak, public health officials across the nation are concerned that the highly contagious virus is making a major comeback.
City of Greenville to offer free parking on Thanksgiving, Black Friday
The city of Greenville is offering free parking on Thanksgiving and on Black Friday. "Whether you’re coming downtown to shop, stroll, or sip, we’ve got you covered," according to a Facebook post. Free parking in all city-owned garages on Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 28 (Black Friday), according...
Caught in a Pest Control Contract: A Tale of Deception and Unfair Fees
A social media user has raised concerns about Go Forth Pest Control, alleging that the company's sales representative misled them about the terms of contract termination. The user claims that they were initially informed that no cancellation fee would be applied after a certain period. However, upon attempting to...
Officials monitoring multi-state equine herpesvirus outbreak, no cases in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health (CULPH) officials are monitoring a multi-state outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) and its severe neurologic form, Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), following cases linked to barrel racing and rodeo events in Texas and Oklahoma. While no cases...
Abandoned vehicle and guns found after Upstate shooting
A vehicle believed to have been used in an Upstate shooting Wednesday morning was found abandoned and guns were found in and around the vehicle.
Dozens of rescuers search for a grandmother and 3 grandchildren missing on a hike...
Missing Hikers South Carolina Greenville County Sheriff's Office Dozens of rescuers scoured rugged terrain on Tuesday using drones, helicopters, offroad vehicles and dogs to search for a grandmother and three grandchildren who authorities believe got lost while hiking in a South Carolina state park. The Greenville...
Upstate SC company has long history caring for state’s veterans
Caring for South Carolina’s elderly veterans has been one Upstate company’s focus for nearly three decades. A recent state contract will further extend that streak. Anderson-headquartered HMR Veterans Services operates four of South Carolina’s six nursing homes for veterans. The company started with the Richard M....
