Greenville County, SC – School Lockdown Today: Gun Report Under Investigation
Greenville, SC – Carolina High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday as deputies investigated a report that a student may have brought a gun onto campus. According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, the lockdown was initiated after a student reported that another student could be in possession of a firearm....
Upstate man pleads guilty to assaulting pregnant woman
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — An Upstate man pleaded guilty Monday to a 2023 domestic violence incident involving a pregnant woman. The Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced that 23-year-old Cooper Allen Black, of Pickens, was sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of domestic...
Two Arrested in Massive Upstate South Carolina Drug Distribution Raid
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Deputies say two people have been arrested after a massive drug distribution raid in Spartanburg County uncovered large quantities of narcotics, firearms, and other evidence of trafficking. Investigation and Raid. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) began investigating Preston...
Double death investigation underway in Greenville Co.
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double death incident Wednesday morning after two elderly individuals were found shot to death in the front yard of a residence. Deputies responded to a home at the 100 block of North Wingate Road, where both individuals had...
Three accused of embezzling from Upstate school’s booster club
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The former treasurer of a Pickens County school and two others were arrested after investigation revealed their involvement in embezzling from a high school’s booster club. Brandy Spivey Karr, Scottie Ray Karr, and Shaun Ray Karr were arrested by Pickens County deputies Wednesday after...
Gate Breakers Beware: City of Greenville Taking Action
In a video posted to the city’s Facebook page, multiple drivers are seen crashing through gate arms or physically lifting them to avoid paying…
Major grocery store chain opening new locations in 5 states this month
Grocery store chain Publix is launching new locations on Wednesday in Georgia and South Carolina, bringing its total September openings to nine stores.
Suspect in custody after deadly Anderson County shooting
A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting in the Upstate, Tuesday. As we previously reported, The victim’s boss discovered his body and called 9-1-1 prompting Anderson County deputies to respond to a property on Highway 24 in Townville.
Greenville cracks down on parking garage gate breakers
The city of Greenville plans to crack down on drivers who intentionally damage gates in downtown parking garages. City officials announced Sept. 17 that criminal charges will now be filed against drivers who break or bypass the barrier gate in parking garages to avoid payment. The new stricter penalties aim...
South Carolina Weather Update: Showers Tonight, Highs to Reach Mid-80s by Friday
Greenville, S.C. – Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving across the Upstate and western Carolinas tonight, bringing an unsettled start to the week before a late-week warm-up. Cooler-than-average highs today will give way to rising temperatures beginning Wednesday, peaking Friday afternoon. Tonight’s Storms....