Massive 30-foot Confederate flag flown 120 feet above I-85 is removed after legal fight,...
A towering Confederate flag that once loomed over Interstate 85 in Spartanburg County is no longer flying, but the legal fight behind it isn’t finished – and that means the symbol could still return in some form.
SLED lottery fraud investigation yields arrest, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Spartanburg man was charged following an investigation into lottery fraud. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), John Wesley Lipscomb Jr., 57, was charged on Feb. 11 with two counts of intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets. SLED said the...
The Beef Brisket At This South Carolina Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About...
There’s a moment in every barbecue lover’s life when they take a bite of something so transcendent, so perfectly executed, that time itself seems to slow down. At McCoy’s BBQ in Lyman, South Carolina, that moment happens with alarming regularity. In a state where barbecue joints are...
Former Clemson Outfielder Erupts in SEC Debut During Opening Weekend
Clemson opened strong, but a former Tiger stole headlines in the SEC with a monster debut, posting video-game numbers in a dominant series sweep.
Greenville Honor Tower closes for maintenance
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Greenville announced that the Thomas and Vivian A. Wong Honor Tower is temporarily closed. Officials said the 10-story tower in Unity Park will be closed through Feb. 20 for maintenance. Stay with FOX Carolina as we work to learn more. Feel more...
One critically injured after being shot in the face
A victim was hospitalized after being shot in the face in the Upstate over the weekend. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Mobile Drive in Spartanburg, around 10PM Saturday.
Pickens County coroner identifies man killed in fiery New Year’s Eve crash
After a dental comparison, the coroner identified the victim as Wilbur Haile Hayes IV, of Anderson. The manner of death has been ruled accidental.
Upstate man sentenced to over 20 years after being extradited from Mexico
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Greenville County man is facing more than 20 years in prison after being sentenced on Friday. According to the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, 37-year-old Braden Spears Bowers appeared in General Sessions Court for sentencing after being extradited from Mexico. Facts...
More than 50 victims scammed by Belton boutique owner
A lengthy investigation has led to a felony arrest of a local boutique owner accused of scamming more than $10,000 from at least 50 customers in Anderson County. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Detectives have charged Pamela Brooke Schronce, 30, who goes by “Brooke,” with the felony charge of...
Can SC daycares refuse children who haven’t gotten the measles vaccine? It depends
It’s been more than 20 years since the U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000. Now, as of this week, South Carolina has 950 cases of measles, the largest outbreak since then. Cases in SC keep increasing, months after the outbreak started in Oct. around Spartanburg County. There were over 2,000 reported measles...
