Clemson pitcher Ariston Veasey facing assault, battery charges after altercation at bar
Clemson pitcher Ariston Veasey is facing assault and battery charges following an altercation at a bar, according to the student newspaper, The Tiger. The alleged incident took place in the early morning hours Jan. 11. Veasey was charged with two counts of third-degree assault and battery following the altercation,...
‘Emboldened to threaten my safety’: Woman describes incident from viral video
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – A Spartanburg woman said she was involved in a scary situation while walking along River Birch Trail. She first shared her story on social media, then again at Monday’s city council meeting. Juliet Wright described the moment two men approached her while she was on a walk, making her feel...
‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted for deadly Upstate shooting, police say
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the police department at 864-596-2065 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC.
New storm charge on Duke Energy bills to fund grid upgrades
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Last month, Duke Energy customers would see an increase in their bills. Duke Energy said the change will reflect investments made to strengthen the grid against storms and outages, and support economic growth. Duke Energy has increased its rates in an effort to improve reliability. They said...
Scene of camper fire in Easley
The Pickens County Emergency Services Department responded to a structure fire on Thursday afternoon.
SC is home to fast-growing restaurant chain
You’ve probably heard of our next guest’s company. In fact, you may have also stopped by for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. But you may not know that they are based in our state and have been rapidly growing across the Southeast. Mike Switzer interviews Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill in Spartanburg, SC.
Free health care clinic coming to Greenville Feb. 14-15
Remote Area Medical is bringing a free medical clinic to Greenville Feb. 14-15 on the campus of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 607 Grove Rd. The comprehensive dental, vision and medical clinic is designed to meet the needs of underserved communities. Services include general medical exams,...
Spartanburg Co. home rebuilt for free after Hurricane Helene damages
CLIFTON, S.C. (WSPA) — More than a year later, many major recovery needs from Hurricane Helene are still unmet. One organization partnered with Spartanburg County’s Long-Term Recovery Group in hopes of making a difference. Crews with Mennonite Disaster Services are rebuilding a home in Clifton, and two others in...
Major Laurens Road makeover to break ground this summer
Verdae Development Inc. aims to break ground on Bolden Street District, a 90-acre, mixed-use development between Laurens Road and the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, in late summer 2026. The project will establish a dynamic community hub on the east side of the corridor from Haywood Road past Verdae Commons...
Search is on for accused killer after deadly Upstate shooting
The search is on for an Upstate murder suspect. As we previously reported, the Spartanburg Police Department responded to a reported shooting on Wofford Street, the morning of January 4th.

















