Pelzer and West Pelzer to celebrate on July 4!
The Town of Pelzer and Town of West Pelzer are co-hosting a free July 4th Celebration from 6 pm-until on July 4th at the Monkey Park located on Park Street in Pelzer. Free hot dog plates will be served while supplies last. There will be a free kids zone with inflatables and live music by Slammin’ Sammy and the Knockout
LIST: Cooling shelters open in Upstate amid dangerously high temperatures
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Warming shelters are starting to open up in the Upstate amid dangerously high temperatures. In the summer, cooling shelters typically open between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on days when the temperature reaches 95°F or higher. Here’s a list of shelters open this week:...
Fourth of July celebrations across the Upstate
(WSPA)—Whether in Spartanburg or Pickens, Anderson or Greenville, the Upstate has an Independence Day celebration for you! Spartanburg County Saturday, July 4 Greenville County Thursday, July 2 Friday, July 3 Saturday, July 4 Sunday, July 5 Friday, July 10 Anderson County Friday, July 3 Saturday, July 4 Pickens County
In an SC first, Greenville County voters may decide multiple penny tax initiatives
For the first time in South Carolina history, multiple governments in the same county are proposing a penny tax to fix roads and other infrastructure. The South Carolina General Assembly passed the Municipal Tax Relief Act in May, which allows cities to impose a 1% sales tax if approved by voters. Previously, only coun
Know the symptoms of heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion as SC temps soar
Upstate South Carolina is under a heat advisory with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees. Officials advise staying hydrated, taking breaks, and limiting outdoor activity during peak heat. Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, dizziness, and nausea. Heat stroke is a medical emergency with symptoms like
Thousands expected to attend fireworks show at Unity Park in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Thousands are expected in downtown Greenville Thursday night for the city’s annual fireworks celebration at Unity Park. The free event begins at 6 p.m., and police are urging people to prepare for heavy crowds and traffic. Officials recommend parking in a garage and walking, saying tha
Greenville Co. ‘barricaded’ suspect not found in residence, deputies say
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reports it responded to a suspect who was believed to be barricaded on Thursday. Deputies said they were called to West Dorchester Boulevard in response to an assault around 5 p.m. Deputies initially reported the suspect barricaded himself within.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: Dangerous Heat Grips the Carolinas Through the Holiday Weekend
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Dangerous heat locks in across the Western Carolinas the rest of the week and into the Independence Day holiday weekend. Scattered thunderstorms also bring the threat for severe weather Thursday afternoon. First Alert Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Near record high temperat
Spartanburg County man accused of submitting a forged insurance certificate
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a Spartanburg County man with submitting a forged insurance certificate with a construction bid packet in June 2025 on Monday. Officials said that 38-year-old Cory William Smith was charged with forgery valued $10,000 o
Duke Energy: Hundreds of Upstate customers without power as storms move through
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Duke Energy said over a thousand customers in Greenville County are without power due to storms on Thursday. The power company reports the following power outages as of 9:10 p.m.:. Anderson County - 133 customers, estimated time of restoration: 12 a.m. Greenville County - 1,026...
