Funeral held for longtime Spartanburg County firefighter
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A longtime local firefighter was laid to rest today in Spartanburg County. On January 29, 2026, 63-year-old Kenneth “Carey” Ballew, of Campobello died. His death was announced on social media by the Pelham-Batesville Fire Department, where he had been a member for more than 30 years,...
The Buddy Center Aims To Serve Children, Teens With Autism And Their Families
A new therapy provider in Greenville is striving to deliver personalized support for individuals, caregivers and educators as they navigate an autism diagnosis and the questions and anxiety that may come with it. Therapists from The Buddy Center began working with clients in their homes, the community and day care...
Who is performing at Turning Point Super Bowl half-time show? Did show get canceled?
A rival to Super Bowl LX’s planned performance from Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” will take place tonight. The event is designed to celebrate “Faith, Family and Freedom,” and will air on multiple channels, including DW+, TBN and OAK News. It will also be streamed...
Victim identified after deadly weekend shooting in the Upstate
An investigation is ongoing after a deadly weekend shooting in the Upstate. The Spartanburg Police Department responded to the area of North Center Street, just before 1:30AM Saturday.
Police: Man arrested after alleged theft, vandalism near bus stop, police say
HONEA PATH, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Honea Path Police Department is asking residents to be vigilant and report vandalism after an arrest was made earlier this month. According to police, Hunter Dean Shook was arrested on Feb. 1 after allegedly stealing property from a local business and vandalizing the newly paved...
One dead after two separate train crashes in the Upstate
One person is dead after two separate weekend train crashes in the Upstate. The 1st was a collision between a tractor trailer and a train, Friday afternoon.
Group of juveniles arrested after guns seized at apartment complex
A group of juveniles are facing charges after a number of guns were found during a search at an Upstate apartment complex. Greenville County Deputies were patrolling the area of Cedar Lane, last Wednesday.
Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ Festival Cancels South Carolina Dates After Multiple Artists Drop...
The festival is set to make stops in several U.S. cities from May to September 2026
S.C. woman wins $200K jackpot after playing same lottery numbers for year
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The South Carolina Education Lottery reports an Upstate woman who played the same lottery numbers every day for a year won an over $200,000 jackpot. Lottery officials said she purchased a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket from the Sai Mart on Blackstock Road in Spartanburg, which matched...
Downtown hotel project breaks ground in Fountain Inn
Developers have broken ground on the downtown hotel project, with the construction process projected to wrap up in 2027. Fountain Inn City Council approved the plans for a SpringHill Suites by Marriott back in July of 2025. As of Feb. 1, construction crews have officially began grading and demolition work on the site.
