Greenville officials report multiple wrecks due to icy roads
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – More than half of the cars Greenville Police Chief J.H. Thompson passed on Sunday morning were involved in a wreck caused by icy conditions. According to a social media post from the City of Greenville, police and fire departments are urging residents to exercise caution and stay off of...
Thousands without power across South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — More than 42,000 homes and businesses across South Carolina were without electricity as of the latest update, according to outage tracking data. A total of 42,878 customers were reported without power statewide, representing about 1.4% of the 3,061,392 customers tracked across South Carolina. The...
Gov. McMaster Names 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
COLUMBIA – Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday named chefs from Myrtle Beach, Greer, and Charleston to represent South Carolina as 2026 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director Duane Parrish. 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors |...
Waffle House Closures Signal Severity of Winter Storm Across the South
You know the storm is bad when Waffle House locks its doors. The monster winter storm sweeping the South has forced the famously resilient restaurant chain to close, signaling just how serious the weekend weather will be. The 24-hour Southern breakfast chain, famous for braving any storm to stay open,...
Upstate SC schools, government agencies announce closures for Jan. 25, beyond
A severe winter ice storm has prompted widespread closures of schools, businesses, and government services across Upstate South Carolina. A state of emergency is in effect for the region, with authorities urging residents to stay off roads and prepare for power outages. Many school districts and universities have...
The Chill Factory expands menu with savory options
The Chill Factory, an ice cream shop downtown, has added some savory options to its menu. The location's new menu will feature scratch-made burgers, hot dogs, chili dogs and gyros served with house made tzatziki. Small snacks such as Carolina Kettle chips, Doritos and Takis will be available, as well as various hot...
Swinney Announces Multiple Changes to Coaching Staff
CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney officially introduced Chad Morris as his new offensive coordinator at Clemson, noting that he was going “back to the future” with this hire. This will be Morris’ second stint running the Tigers’ offense, as he served…
OT: Soup Nazi and the Beacon
Killing time here waiting on icemageddon, and I came across a clip of Seinfeld and the Soup Nazi. I can't believe I've never made the connection before, but suddenly it reminded me of the old days at the Beacon in Spartanburg. Walk, talk, walk and talk, walk and talk. Not...
Winter storm leads to slick roads and ice accumulation in Anderson Co.
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Anderson County Emergency Management provided an update on the winter storm coming through the area. A mixture of sleet and snow continues to coat the Upstate, and a second round of winter precipitation is expected late Sunday afternoon into the evening, according to emergency...
City of Greenville shares winter storm road update
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Greenville announced that crews have been out since 2 a.m. Sunday monitoring road conditions during the winter storm. Officials said that crews reported little to no traffic. Over 50 public works employees worked overnight using 4,050 pounds of ice melt and spread 30...
