Cold Shelters open across Upstate & WNC as winter weather expected
With a potential winter storm on the way this weekend cold shelters are being opened across the Upstate and Western North Carolina.
There was an earthquake between Upstate and Western North Carolina.
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Rosman, North Carolina, close to the South Carolina state line, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, around 2:19 a.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey reported the epicenter 4.8 miles west of Rosman in Transylvania County, at a shallow depth of two kilometers, with no...
Old Grove Road heavy truck traffic draws Greenville County resolution: County Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s Jan. 20 meeting:. Approved: Resolution requesting restrictions on Old Grove Road. Council adopted a resolution requesting the state Department of Transportation evaluate traffic along Old Grove Road and implement restrictions on heavy trucks. The measure was proposed by...
Spartanburg Co. Pet Resource Center set to open in March
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center, a state-of-the-art facility with a budget of approximately $24.6 million, is set to open soon on Southport Road, providing vital services to the community’s animals and their owners. The Pet Resource Center has been in development since at...
Measles cases reach 558 in South Carolina, quarantine issued for students
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached 558 cases, prompting health officials to issue a warning about potential risks in neighboring North Carolina, which has reported 11 cases since December.
Asheville, Greenville restaurants semifinalists for James Beard awards
(Video above: Upstate restaurant earns Michelin star, 1 of 4 in SC) SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Restaurants in Greenville and Asheville are among multiple semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Named after a man the New York Times once designated the “Dean of American Cookery,” the James Beard Awards aims to...
Women’s clothing store Francesca’s is closing all locations, report says
(Gray News) — Francesca’s, the once-popular women’s clothing store, is closing all locations after more than 25 years in business, according to a report. A Francesca’s representative confirmed to Women’s Wear Daily that the chain is “liquidating our inventory and closing soon.”. The representative...
The Peace Center Adds Two New Music Venues to Downtown Greenville
The Peace Center’s two new music venues will bring more live performances and economic growth to downtown Greenville. The Mockingbird and Coach Music Factory are slated to host their opening performances Jan. 16. The venues are the latest additions to a campus expansion that brings the Peace Center’s total number of...
Comal 864, Resident Diner owners plan dinner to boost food banks
There are two reasons Comal 864 owner Dayna Lee-Márquez wanted to do a special dinner with Resident Diner owner Meredith Bost. First, Bost and Lee-Márquez have been friends since both launched onto the Greenville food scene as a pop-up and a delightfully playful hot-dog cart in 2019. Second, the duo wanted to raise...
Bon Secours Wellness Arena seeks funding for $282M renovation, expansion
Bon Secours Wellness Arena will undergo an estimated $282 million transformation over the next several years. Extensive renovations are planned to enhance and expand the 28-year-old arena and surrounding campus at 650 N. Academy St. in downtown Greenville. These improvements were first outlined in a master plan...

















