Tired of potholes? Here’s who actually fixes your streets
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — When drivers encounter potholes or damaged pavement, the first question is often who’s supposed to fix the road. The answer lies in understanding South Carolina’s road maintenance system and knowing how to read the signs. South Carolina has more than 60,000...
Greenville Approves Late-Night Hours for Historic Gaslight Bar Amid Crime Crackdown
GREENVILLE, S.C. — After months of debate over downtown nightlife and public safety, the City of Greenville has voted to restore late-night hours for one of its oldest bars. The Gaslight Bar and Grill, a community staple for more than 70 years, will once again be allowed to stay open until 2 a.m. on weekends — though...
Upstate man wins $200K from scratch-off
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — An Upstate man won $200,000 from a scratch-off ticket purchased in Simpsonville. The winner said he returned to work after cashing in his prize, expressing that his only wish was to have won enough to retire. The winning ticket was a $5 scratch-off from the Neon Jackpot game, which still...
Student flown to burn center after ‘fireball incident’ at Upstate college
PENDLETON, S.C. (WSPA) — A student at Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) was transported to a burn center after experiencing a fireball incident during a welding class Thursday evening. It was reported that the incident occurred when the student was lighting a cutting torch and the gas had been running slightly too...
Crash reported on I-85 near GSP Airport
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reported a crash on Interstate-85 that left two lanes closed. The crash was reported near exit 57, the exit to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. As of 6:25 p.m., two northbound lanes remain closed. Details remain...
Halloween display often mistaken for burning home
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (WSPA) — A Halloween display in Fountain Inn is captivating locals with its elaborate decorations, featuring lights and smoke machines. The display, which has been mistaken for a fire multiple times, also features an overturned ambulance with a skeleton emerging from it, captivating Upstate...
Early morning shooting injures 1 in Greenville Co.
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning at a Greenville County home. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident took place at the 200 block of East Dorchester Boulevard before 4 a.m., leaving one man injured. Law enforcement...
Cherry Grove residents deal with king tide flooding
CHERRY GROVE, S.C. (WBTW) — For many residents in Cherry Grove, flooding is expected during high tides, but they feel something more needs to be done to reduce the impact. Parts of Cherry Grove sit along Horse Creek, which meets the ocean near Hog Inlet. When a king tide rolls through, the water makes its […]
Students may begin applying to South Carolina’s first veterinary college
Clemson University opened applications for the inaugural class of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. The American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education gave the Upstate college the initial approval it needed in the accreditation process to begin enrolling students. The school will...
Greenville-Spartanburg Weather: Fall Chill and Gusty Winds Expected
Greenville, SC – A cooler air mass has settled across the western Carolinas today, bringing gusty winds and noticeably lower temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg. Wind gusts between 15 and 25 mph are expected through tonight, creating breezy conditions across much of...

















