Upstate man from Jamaica speaks on how Hurricane Melissa impacted his family
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Hurricane Melissa continues to hit close to home for many, including one man who grew up in Jamaica and lives in the Upstate now. Dino Brown, whose family lives in St. Elizabeth Parish, is now a resident in Greenville and works as a cook at Jamaica Mi Irie in the downtown area.
Former Sheriff Chuck Wright pleads guilty to federal charges
A former leader in the Upstate law enforcement community was in court Thursday morning and admitted his guilt. Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright entered guilty pleas on federal charges.
Simpsonville terminates amphitheater management contract: City Council notes
Here is a recap of the Simpsonville City Council meeting on Oct. 28. Approved: Management contract termination for amphitheater. Following an executive session, council unanimously voted to terminate the city’s contract with TRZ Management regarding its management of CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park. In September...
South Carolina home draws crowds with over 300 Halloween decorations
MAULDIN, S.C. (WSPA) — A Mauldin couple has transformed their home into a Halloween spectacle with 300 decorations, drawing crowds to the 500 block of Central Avenue. The Thompsons, inspired by their love of horror movies from the 80s and 90s, have filled their yard with clowns, aliens, vampires and other spooky...
Domestic incident leads to shooting scare at Spartanburg Co. business
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired Thursday morning at a business near Cowpens. Deputies said they received a report of gunshots at GXO Logistics on 1120 East Mount Olive Road. Upon arrival, officials confirmed there was no active shooter....
Greenville City Council discusses new rules for public comments at meetings
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville City Council discussed the first reading of an amendment that would set new rules for public comments at meetings. The amendment would allow citizens who wish to speak about agenda items to do so at the beginning of the meeting, and people who want to speak about...
Health officials in the Carolinas urging vaccines as diseases continue to spread
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — South Carolina health officials say they’ve confirmed eight new cases of measles since October 24. Each case resulted from close contact with previously known cases. It brings the statewide total to 33 for the year. “So far, all the measles cases this year have been in unvaccinated...
Feed the Need – Third Annual Lend-A-Paw Pet Food Drive
Mauldin Police Department personnel will be stationed at Hollywood Feed on Woodruff Road in Simpsonville this Saturday, challenging the community…
Crime Report for October 28
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...
Local food pantries brace for surge as SNAP benefits face shutdown
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - More than half a million South Carolinians received SNAP benefits in September and local food pantries are preparing for a potential crisis if those federal funds disappear due to a government shutdown. United Ministries, an emergency food pantry in Greenville, says it’s already...

















