Cold weather shelters open as temperatures drop
(WSPA) – With temperatures expected to dip to near or below freezing this week, cold weather shelters are opening their doors. Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing on Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the 40’s across the Upstate. Lower temperatures and a chance of snow are projected for the mountains and...
Driver flees after crashing truck into Greenville home, officials say
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A FOX Carolina camera crew was on scene where a truck crashed into an Upstate home. Officials said the incident occurred Saturday evening at a home along West Parker Road. Fire crews received a call for the incident around 6:45 p.m. According to officials, fire...
Deputies: Drugs found after man tries to flee and hide backpack during traffic stop
Greenville, South Carolina – The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office claims that three persons were arrested when a driver attempted to flee and hide his rucksack during a traffic stop. Deputies stated the traffic stop occurred on Patewood Drive. They pursued the suspect on foot and discovered 172.08 grams...
First Presbyterian Academy holds annual Veterans Day program
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – First Presbyterian Academy held its annual Veterans Day Program Friday, honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and military families with patriotic performances. Highlights from the program included a live TAPS performance, “Timeline of War” presentation, and a Rosie the Riveter...
Greenville County Schools honors 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
The Greenville County Schools Hall of Fame recently inducted seven new members. The 2025 inductee class features six graduates and one former educator from the school district. The men and women were selected as inductees for their contributions to academia, arts, athletics, business, media, public service,...
Upstate nonprofit seek to help homeless population on ‘A Day of Giving’
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — November 8 marks “A Day of Giving” in Greenville County, benefiting nonprofits through the Sunday Dinner with a Twist organization. The nonprofit, recognized by the County Council with a proclamation last year, aims to humanize the homeless by showing love without stipulations. Participants...
Water restored after outage reported in Mauldin
Editor’s note: Story updated to reflect the correction from Greenville Water that water was shut off due to scheduled maintenance. MAULDIN, S.C. (WSPA) — Over 200 customers in Mauldin were without water following a scheduled shut-off, according to Greenville Water. Customers on West Butler Road between Ashmore Bridge...
Long term Upstate drug investigation leads to arrest
An Upstate man is facing charges after a long term investigation into a drug trafficking network . The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office says a target of that investigation Ladale Bell was arrested on Wednesday.
Williamston rezones properties; planning for Winter Wonderland event
During their meeting Monday, Williamston Town Council approved rezoning of four properties and heard an update on upcoming events. Envision Williamston Executive Director Roberta Hamby announced winners of the Scarecrow Decorating Contest and presented plaques. Winners included: Best Business – Christina Ortiz State...
FIRST ALERT – Isolated strong storms possible 3-9PM
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A few storms are possible as colder air makes its way into the area. The big drop in temps comes Monday. A few storms could develop late afternoon, with the favored location south of I85. Damaging wind, hail and a brief, weak tornado will be possible.
