Greenville city leaders approve cost of living adjustment for retired firefighters
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville city leaders voted to reduce the retirement age for firefighters and increase payouts. The Greenville City Council unanimously approved the final reading of a 2.3% cost of living adjustment for retired city firefighters who retired before Jan. 1 this year. Greenville City...
Greer votes to close Moore Street for railroad crossing safety: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s Feb. 10 meeting:. Approved: Ordinance to close portion of Moore Street. Council approved the first of two readings of an ordinance to close a portion of Moore Street in order to improve safety at a railroad crossing. The measure would abandon...
Concrete manufacturer to open operation, create 70 jobs in Laurens Co.
An infrastructure producer will soon helm an operation in Laurens County, creating dozens of jobs in the area.
Fate of Greenville-Pickens Speedway uncertain after commission leaders table issue
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Concern is growing over the future of the Greenville-Pickens Speedway after the Pickens County Planning Commission voted to table the issue this week. The Greenville-Pickens Speedway has been sitting vacant for three years and community members are wondering what is next for the track....
Missing Sumter 14-year-old last seen in January could be in Spartanburg County
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a 14-year-old who was last seen in January. According to the sheriff’s office, Demarcus M. White was last seen on Jan. 10, 2026, at his residence in Sumter County.
Furman University confirms measles case among campus community
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Furman University confirmed one case of measles on Tuesday. According to the university, there is no indication of widespread exposure to the virus. School officials said they are working closely with Prisma Health and the South Carolina Department of Public Health to conduct contact...
10 Upstate restaurants we wish made USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year list
USA TODAY Network food journalists from across the country pooled their expertise to select the restaurants they know, love, and recommend. White Wine & Butter , located at Greer Golf Course, made the list . However, there are many other restaurants worth celebrating across Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson...
Upstate teachers wins big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
GREER, S.C. (WLOS) — A teacher from Greer appeared on the “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday night. McKenzie Rowland won more than $19,000 dollars and a trip to Chicago for the NASCAR Cup Series races in July. News 13 spoke with Rowland before the episode aired. She explained...
Indoor Pickleball franchise to open first South Carolina location in spring
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Picklr has set its sights on the Upstate for its first location in South Carolina. According to a press release, The Picklr plans to open its newest club in Greenville in spring 2026. “We’re thrilled to introduce The Picklr to the Greenville community and...
Explosive new details emerge in Nancy Guthrie disappearance; person detained for questioning
Officials say a person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

















