Crews respond to fire at Pickens County landfill
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Multiple fire crews are responding to a fire at the Pickens County Landfill. According to Billy Gibson, emergency services chief for Pickens County, shortly after 11 a.m. Monday, crews from three area fire departments were called to a fire in the Pickens County Landfill. The cause of the...
Inmate faces sentencing for child exploitation in Greenville Co.
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Jacob Lance, an inmate serving a 30-year sentence for beating a man to death in 2015, is scheduled for sentencing Monday afternoon after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child while incarcerated. Lance was accused of using a contraband cell phone to collaborate with someone...
Near Record-Breaking Warmth Coming for Christmas and Beyond
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Forget the winter coat for the holidays. An unusually warm air mass moves into the Carolinas this week, bringing temperatures that could challenge records and make Christmas feel more like late spring than late December. What to Expect This Week. Dry high pressure keeps conditions...
Crime Report for December 20
Editor's Note: The following information is compiled from public arrests records from the Fountain Inn Police Department, Laurens County Detention Center and Greenville County Detention Center. This information is presented with no intent of guilt or innocence. The date on this arrest report does not reflect the...
Clemson Signee Ends High School Career On High Note
A Clemson signee finished his high school career on Saturday on an extremely high note in AT&T Stadium. Three-star CB Marcell Gipson had two tackles and a key pass break-up late, as he helped his South Oak Cliff team to…
Annual Greenville Hanukkah parade pays tribute to Sydney victims
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – On Sunday, the Greenville community came together to dedicate the final night of Hanukkah to the victims of the tragic attack in Sydney. On the eight night of Hanukkah, Greenville’s Jewish community celebrated. “To see the excitement from the people of the Upstate, sharing of the holiday,...
Upstate man deputies accused of stealing patrol car argues with judge
At the bond hearing, Waters interrupted the judge multiple times and had to be removed from the room by a law enforcement officer.
Church hosts grand opening in Greer
"Everyone is invited. This is a church for the community, not just for our immediate families."
Increased calls and population expansion are taxing upstate firefighters.
Rapid residential growth in areas like Greenwood and Spartanburg County, South Carolina, is overwhelming fire services. Call volumes are surging due to population increases outpacing emergency infrastructure, leading to strained response times. Fires burn hotter and faster today, making every second...
Weather Alert for South Carolina: Charleston Could See Near-Record Heat from December 27 to...
NOAA’s 8–14 day outlook shows strong above-normal temperatures across South Carolina from Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2026. Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and coastal/Midlands areas will see highs well above late-December norms—potentially record-challenging in the Lowcountry, where cooler, drier air usually dominates....
