Rabid animals reported in 3 SC counties, health officials say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed three animals have tested positive for rabies. The animals were a kitten in Greenville, a raccoon in Anderson, and a fox in Kershaw County. The three rabies-positive animals were submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing on Tuesday...
Spartanburg woman sentenced to 40 years for child neglect
WELLFORD, S.C. (WSPA) – A Wellford woman was sentenced to 35 years in prison on multiple accounts of child neglect, according to the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. 27-year-old Tenika Draper was convicted of 20 counts of unlawful neglect of a child and two counts of obstruction of justice. The solicitor’s office...
Push back against Turning Point USA chapters in Upstate high schools continue
The push back against Turning Point USA chapters in Greenville County schools continues. As we previously reported, the NAACP sent letters to the Greenville County School District expressing issues with Turning Point USA chapters in schools.
Upstate woman wins second lottery prize
A woman from the Upstate is on a lucky streak after winning her second lottery prize.
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Breach of Trust Investigation
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office concluded an extensive investigation on September 17, 2025, serving multiple arrest warrants related to a breach of trust at the Liberty High School Red Devil Athletic Booster Club. The investigation began after the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) discovered discrepancies...
Coroner responds to Anderson County crash
PENDLETON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Anderson County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene of a crash on Thursday morning. The coroner said a wreck involving a motorcycle was reported near the Circle K on Drayton Street. The victim of the crash collided with an SUV and was...
Fatal motorcycle crash reported near Upstate gas station
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday morning near a Circle K in Anderson County. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified 27-year-old Brandon Sidney Earley, of Salem, as the motorcyclist who died in a crash near the gas station in Pendleton. The collision occurred just...
Greenville County science teacher competes on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Scott Johnston, a science teacher at Fountain Inn High School, was a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune,” which aired Sept. 16. Johnston finished in second place, taking home $14,800. He competed during the game show’s annual Teachers Week, which celebrates teachers from across the country. Johnston said he was...
Belton man charged with animal cruelty
A Belton man is behind bars after investigators found several dead dogs at his Anderson County home. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began in early September when an anonymous caller told the Sheriff’s Office dogs were being mistreated at a home along Camelot Drive in Belton.
First responders fired after social media posts, officials confirm
A patient says she lost 40 lbs after cutting out ultra-processed foods. Kari Beal digs into the scientific research and legal battles facing big food companies. Elderly husband, wife found dead in front yard in Greenville Co. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. The coroner identified the deceased as Webster Stanley...