Police identify man armed with machete, pickaxe, detained by Greenville Costco shoppers
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville Police Department said a man has been charged in an armed robbery at Costco after customers detained him. Police said they were called to the store on Woodruff Road in reference to an armed robbery after callers stated that a man came into the store to the jewelry counte
Restaurant Week Spartanburg Returns Aug. 13–23
Restaurant Week Spartanburg will return Aug. 13–23 as part of an 11-day dining promotion spanning Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Participating restaurants will offer limited-time menus and dishes throughout the event. The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association says the promotion includes restaurants ra
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: Dangerous Heat Grips Western Carolinas
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - First Alert Weather Days have been declared for Friday through Tuesday as dangerous heat and humidity grip the Western Carolinas. Heat index values climb well above 100 degrees across the Upstate with little relief overnight, creating a prolonged and serious threat. The relentless heat
Cần Thơ brings much-needed Vietnamese cuisine to Greenville’s Main Street: Weekly Dish
A new Vietnamese restaurant, Cần Thơ Bistro and Bar, quietly made its entrance on Main Street in downtown Greenville July 29. The new restaurant is operated by Lisa and Charlie “Chuck” Doan, along with local restaurateur Cheng Yap. Although the Doans are new names to the local food community, the restaurant game isn’t
You’d Never Guess This Plain-Looking South Carolina Joint Serves the State’s Most Talked-About Cheeseburger
The best cheeseburgers in South Carolina don’t always come from the places you’d expect, sometimes they come from a small, unassuming diner on a quiet stretch of Main Street. At Pete’s Diner in Fountain Inn, the exterior gives nothing away: it’s the kind of building you’d drive past...
August Small Business of the Month
Each month the Greenville Chamber spotlights an outstanding local, small business. This month, we’re excited to introduce Larkins as the August Small Business of the Month. Larkin’s at Camperdown offers a fine dining experience featuring a menu of steak and seafood, complemented by a curated wine selection. Our invitin
GVL Gozadera Festival returns Aug. 27-31
GVL Gozadera Festival returns to downtown Greenville for its third year in late August. The Latin dance and music festival will be held Aug. 27-31. Hundreds of attendees from across the country and abroad are expected to attend the four-day festival to celebrate the sounds and rhythms of Latin America.
Greenville development code revisions target infill subdivision projects
The city of Greenville has outlined new revisions for its development code as part of a 36-month review. The Greenville Development Code serves as a key planning tool for regulating land development within the city. City staff has completed five updates to the code since it went into effect in July 2023.
Carolina Crime Files: The vows unspoken
LYMAN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - On the night of Aug. 18, 2021, Connor Lloyd, 29, heard a noise and walked outside his home in Lyman. It would be the last thing he ever did. Just moments later, his fiancée, Whitney Blalock, found him in their driveway, bleeding. Connor had been shot, and he did not survive.
Greer updates electronic sign section of development ordinance: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s Aug. 11 meeting:. Council unanimously passed second and final reading of an ordinance updating the city’s Unified Development Ordinance regarding electronic signs and displays. The measure was designed to ensure the city’s regulations regarding electronic displays reflected change

















