Mice on Main, Greenville’s iconic miniature bronzes, turns 25
Mice on Main in downtown Greenville has fascinated residents and visitors alike for the past 25 years. People of all ages have enjoyed searching for the nine bronze mice statues hidden along five blocks of Main Street. The beloved family of mice has also inspired a children’s book, board game and other merchandise.
Spartanburg man sentenced to over three decades for murder
An Upstate man will spend more than three decades in prison for murder. The 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office says 50 year old, Jimmy Lee Salters was found guilty on charges of murder, armed robbery, arson and weapons violations.
Upstate gas station robbed at gunpoint
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An Anderson County gas station was robbed early Friday morning at gunpoint. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said the robbery happened before 6:30 a.m. at the Marathon gas station on Highway 187. A masked person pointed a gun at a store clerk and demanded money, according to...
Upstate man accused of stealing nearly $275,000 from nursing home resident
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — A Spartanburg man is now behind bars for reportedly taking advantage of a vulnerable adult. 65-year-old Gregory Lewis Drummond, of Spartanburg, was arrested for allegedly exploiting a vulnerable adult, obtaining property under false pretenses, and forgery, according to South Carolina...
Upstate university ranks highest in the state, among highest in US
Furman ranked 45th overall among national liberal arts universities. 11th in “Most Innovative” and 21st for “Best Undergraduate Teaching”. 18th nationally for “Best First-Year Experience” above Duke and Notre Dame. Highest overall ranking of any university in South Carolina. Furman University has again been...
1 dead, 1 arrested in shooting in Laurens Co.
CROSS HILL, S.C. (WSPA) – A shooting Wednesday in Laurens County has resulted in one death and the arrest of another individual. Deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene at Pineland Shores Circle in Cross Hill around 6:45 p.m. after reports of the shooting. Upon arrival, they...
7 Gigantic Secondhand Shops In South Carolina Where $30 Gets You More Than You’d...
Want to discover gigantic secondhand shops in South Carolina where your money stretches far?. These 7 massive thrift stores offer incredible bargains and surprising finds!. 1. Miracle Hill Thrift Store (Greenville) Thirty dollars feels like a fortune when you walk into Miracle Hill Thrift Store. This Greenville...
Police searching for armed robbery suspect in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Deputies are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at a gas station in Anderson County on Friday morning. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at the Marathon gas station on Highway 187. Investigators said a masked suspect pointed a gun at the clerk...
Bike ride fundraiser for blood cancer awareness to stop in Upstate
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Dozens of people from across the country will gather in Greenville in October for the Velo Palmetto Bike Ride. They’ll be cycling for several days to bring awareness to a specific type of cancer. The Velo Palmetto Bike Ride kicks off in Greenville October 23rd and ends October 26th. The...
First Alert Weather Day Thursday for possible damaging winds
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - First Alert Weather Day Thursday with a round of showers and storms that could bring severe weather. It’s hot again today ahead of the big cool down for the weekend. Feeling like summer today. First Alert Weather Day Thursday for small severe threat. Two...