Rare Earthquake Swarm Rattles Greenwood County Overnight
GREENWOOD COUNTY, S.C. — Residents near Lake Greenwood were jolted awake early Saturday as a rare earthquake swarm shook the region, rattling homes across Greenwood and Laurens Counties. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, seven quakes struck between 12:00 a.m. and 3:40 a.m., ranging in magnitude from 1.8 to...
New wheelsports park rolling into Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — A new wheelsports park is being developed near the Greenville Downtown Airport, featuring a skatepark, bicycle playground and pump track. The City of Greenville said the park is located near the Green Line of the Swamp Rabbit Trail, providing easy access for residents and visitors interested...
Deputies searching for missing teen in Greenville County
GANTT, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for a missing teen. The sheriff’s office reported Jamara Renee Hunter, 17, was last seen on Wednesday around 9 p.m. at a home along Brantford Lane. Deputies said Jamara is 5′9″ tall,...
Greenville-Spartanburg Weather: Muggy Weekend Gives Way to Fall-Like Chill by Tuesday
Greenville, S.C. – A humid weekend will soon give way to the first taste of fall across the Upstate as a strong cold front sweeps through early next week. According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, scattered showers and storms remain possible through Sunday, with highs in the mid-80s. By...
Zip Trip: History of Berea
Berea’s history is rooted in faith and community. Its very name originates at Berea First Baptist Church.
Safety check leads to chase, arrest in hart County
HART COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An Anderson County man has been arrested after deputies said he led them on a chase late Friday night. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were conducting a safety check at a new four-way stop on Lavonia Highway on Friday when they said 53-year-old Michael Gibert,...
CommunityWorks hosts Upstate Affordable Housing Summit
Affordable housing continues to be an issue in Upstate South Carolina and across the United States. CommunityWorks understands that innovative financing strategies, new public policy and cross-sector collaboration are needed to address the local housing crisis. To fuel local efforts, the statewide nonprofit lending...
1 airlifted after shooting in Anderson
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) — A shooting occurred Saturday in Anderson, resulting in one person being airlifted to a hospital. The Anderson Police Department responded to the incident that took place at the 200 block of Arlington Avenue. A victim was located with at least one gunshot wound at the scene. Police reported...
426 North Main development adjustments approved: Greenville Design Review Board notes
Here’s a recap of the city of Greenville’s Design Review Board Aug. 21 meeting. Approved with conditions: 426 North Main development. The board unanimously approved site plan and massing adjustments to the major mixed-use development planned at the corner of North Main Street and Academy Street. The project,...
Greenville Technical College named only S.C. school in Aspen Institute’s Unlocking Opportunity initiative
Greenville Technical College has joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network—an initiative designed to help community colleges enhance programs in ways that improve student outcomes—ensuring students earn degrees that lead to good-paying jobs. Greenville Technical...