Former sheriff accused of spending $17,000 in taxpayer money on cigarettes, App Store games...
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) — A former sheriff allegedly spent over $17,000 in taxpayer money on unauthorized purchases, according to newly released documents from the State Ethics Commission in South Carolina. Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright is facing 60 state ethics charges in addition to...
Simply One of THE BEST Burger Spots in South Carolina
Tucked away along Warren H. Abernathy Highway in Spartanburg, this cozy burger joint has earned a devoted following since opening in 2020. Husband-and-wife team Deana and Mike Okun transformed their passion for food into a neighborhood gem that perfectly marries handcrafted burgers with European-inspired desserts
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International Festival returns to Spartanburg
The City of Spartanburg hosted the International Festival at Barnet Park, a decades old event where people can showcase and learn about different cultures.
Crime Report for October 3
Editor's Note: The following information is compiled from public arrests records from the Fountain Inn Police Department, Laurens County Detention Center and Greenville County Detention Center. This information is presented with no intent of guilt or innocence. The date on this arrest report does not reflect the...
Popular NC Pizza Chain Signs 6-Unit Deal for Greenville Area Franchises
GREENVILLE — A popular North Carolina pizza chain is expanding into South Carolina with a six-unit franchise agreement. The deal, signed by Charlotte-based King of Fire owners Siler and Amber Chapman, will bring the chain’s signature wood-fired pizzas to Greenville, Spartanburg, and Clemson. The father-son team...
Woman charged with murder in Greenville County shooting
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — One woman is in custody, and another is dead following a shooting in Greenville County on Thursday night. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to 1 Beattie Street around 10:30 p.m. following a 10 p.m. 911 call reporting an unresponsive female victim. Deputies...
Two taken to hospital after stove explodes at Upstate church
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Two people were transported to the hospital after an incident at an Anderson church. According to Anderson Fire Department, at around 10:56 a.m. Sunday firefighters were called to St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Anderson. Fire officials said church members attempting to make lunch...
Missing woman last seen in Spartanburg found safe, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department said that a woman who was reported last seen on Monday has been found safe. Officers said that Shawn Sanders was last seen on Saint Andrews Street in Spartanburg. She was located in Roebuck around 12:42 p.m. Sunday. Feel more informed,...
2 injured during oven explosion at Anderson church, officials say
ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Anderson City Fire crews responded to a structure fire at a church Sunday morning. Officials said they responded around 10:56 a.m. to St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church on White Street in Anderson. When they arrived, there was no active fire. Crews said that...
‘It really is the work of the Lord’: Former deputy returns home after Mexico...
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A former Spartanburg County Sheriff’s deputy is now back in the Upstate after being held in a Mexican jail for days. Russell Lynch told FOX Carolina that he was sightseeing near the Mexico border in Texas this week when he accidentally crossed the border with firearms in his...