Traffic stop leads to meth trafficking arrest in Pickens Co.
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A driver was arrested after deputies said 13 grams of methamphetamine were recovered during a traffic stop in Pickens County. On the evening of October 19, a deputy with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling Farrs Bridge Road in Easley when he observed a vehicle without a license plate. […]
Greenville County school board to take up homeschool applications as enrollment climbs
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County school board will consider eight homeschool applications during its regular meeting Tuesday night. The item comes as homeschool enrollment in the county has grown about 46% in the last five years. According to the district’s long-range facilities plan presented in March,...
Anderson County deputies find stray, injured emu
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Animal Control Deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office reported finding a stray and injured emu on Tuesday morning. Deputies said the emu was found in the area of Highway 8 and Stoneybrook Road in Pelzer before it was taken to a safe location.
8 Greenville County elementary schools ranked among top 25 in SC
Eight Greenville County elementary schools ranked in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s Best South Carolina Elementary Schools list for 2027. Sterling School, a full choice K-8 school in Greenville, was the district’s highest-ranked elementary school at No. 3. U.S. News also named Sterling School as the best middle school in South Carolina for 2027.
Man accused of targeting women in Greenville Co. burglary spree
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of late-night burglaries targeting homes occupied by women living alone in Greenville County. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reported that Terron Lamon Banks was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 22, at a bus station in Spartanburg County while attempting to […]
Simpsonville Arts Center to host ‘Here, There and Everywhere’ exhibition
“Here, There & Everywhere,” a collection of works by oil painter Cindi Berry, will open Nov. 4 at the Simpsonville Arts Center. The exhibition, which features 21 still-life works, portraits and landscapes of scenes from the Upstate, Virginia, France, Belgium and Africa, will be on display at 110 Academy St. in Simpsonville through Jan. 4, 2027.
Fountain Inn boutique highlights local talent in new collection
A Fountain Inn boutique will soon launch a new collection highlighting local creative talent. Queen Bee Gifts & Decor will launch The Local Edit on Thursday, Oct. 29 — a curated collection featuring items made entirely by local makers and designers. Owner Brooke Purvis says the idea for the collection came from a desire to help other small businesses in the area grow.
Victim identified after deadly Upstate workplace accident
Victim identified after deadly Upstate workplace accident
Greenville planning mixed-use development on Church Street
The city of Greenville is shaping its vision for a future mixed-use development in the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood. Approximately seven acres of land along Church Street are slated for redevelopment. The city spent more than $11 million to purchase the 40 parcels in 2024 and 2025. The properties are located south of downtown Greenville and the 40-acre Greenville County Square Redevelopment.
Cork & Candles Celebrates Grand Opening in Greenville
Mother-daughter duo Lauren and Emma Briles are excited to bring the first Cork & Candles to South Carolina!. This fun experiential BYOB scent bar and custom candle-making workshop is a place where guests can blend their own fragrances and pour custom soy candles. It is designed as a social outing—such...

















