Newborn boy safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law to S.C. hospital
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) said an infant was surrendered under Daniel’s Law in South Carolina. Officials said a baby boy was born at Spartanburg Regional Health System on Wednesday and weighed five pounds, 15 ounces and was 18.31 inches long. The baby...
Upstate recycling centers make changes to combat intake issues
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - Pickens County announced temporary changes at its recycling centers Tuesday to control the intake the centers see during what they call the busiest time of the year.
Fountain Inn Firefighters and LEO Santa Invite Local Residents to Help Bring Holiday Joy...
Each December, the Fountain Inn Fire & Rescue Department in South Carolina partners with LEO Santa, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, and the Greenville County Fire Association. The goal is to provide toys to children in the Upstate, with a focus on those facing financial or personal challenges. The fire...
Upstate high school student participating in marching band in Macy’s parade
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Spartanburg County School District Two reports a Boiling Springs High School student was selected to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Emilie Goucher auditioned for the Macy’s Great American Marching Band and was selected to play the marching bass drum, officials...
Teen dies in Spartanburg County shooting: ‘Another heartbreaking loss’
A teenager was fatally shot, and a man was injured, late Monday, Nov. 24, in Inman, prompting Spartanburg County authorities to again urge community cooperation as youth gun deaths continue to climb. According to Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger, 16-year-old Bro'darrien K. Tate of Inman died late Nov. 24 in...
Boy’s Phone Only Had 4% Battery When He Called 911 to Report He Was...
Authorities have released more information about the rescue of a grandmother and her three grandchildren who became lost while hiking in South Carolina. According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), one of the children called 911 around 6:50 p.m. local time on Monday, Nov. 24, reporting that he and...
South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation
As South Carolina tries to contain its measles outbreak, public health officials across the nation are concerned that the highly contagious virus is making a major comeback.
City of Greenville to offer free parking on Thanksgiving, Black Friday
The city of Greenville is offering free parking on Thanksgiving and on Black Friday. "Whether you’re coming downtown to shop, stroll, or sip, we’ve got you covered," according to a Facebook post. Free parking in all city-owned garages on Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 28 (Black Friday), according...
Caught in a Pest Control Contract: A Tale of Deception and Unfair Fees
A social media user has raised concerns about Go Forth Pest Control, alleging that the company's sales representative misled them about the terms of contract termination. The user claims that they were initially informed that no cancellation fee would be applied after a certain period. However, upon attempting to...
Officials monitoring multi-state equine herpesvirus outbreak, no cases in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health (CULPH) officials are monitoring a multi-state outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) and its severe neurologic form, Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), following cases linked to barrel racing and rodeo events in Texas and Oklahoma. While no cases...

















