Autopsy pending for man who died while on home detention in Spartanburg Co.
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A man under home detention in Spartanburg County has died, according to the sheriff’s office. The coroner’s office identified the inmate as 68-year-old Curtis Sewell. Officials report Sewell was a patient at Spartanburg Regional at the time of his passing. An initial...
Long John Silver’s reopens in Anderson, and they’re hiring
An existing Long John Silver's at 3314 N. Main St. in Anderson has officially reopened after a complete rebuild. T he project began in May 2025 with the demolition of the nearly 50-year-old building. The Anderson location features a fresh appearance, showcasing the brand's signature blue and white color scheme and a...
New Mom, 31, Found Dead After Being Run Over and Dragged by Car in...
A South Carolina woman who welcomed her first baby less than four months ago has died after being struck by a vehicle and dragged along the ground. According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a shopping center parking lot on the city’s Whitney Road for a welfare check at around 3:00...
Spartanburg District 6 proposes bond referendum to build new schools, other projects
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Spartanburg County School District Six is proposing a bond referendum to help address the “substantial growth” in the community. According to officials, the overall student population for the district is projected to increase by 16% over the next 10 years and is projected to surpass...
Greenville County, SC – Missing Person Alert: 55-Year-Old Man Sought; Deputies Search Near Bruce...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Greenville County, SC – Authorities in Greenville County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man who was last seen several days ago in the southern part of the county. According to the...
Pickens County, SC – Police Support: Deputy Faces Major Cancer Surgery This Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pickens County, SC – A longtime Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputy is preparing for major surgery this week after doctors discovered a malignant mass affecting multiple organs, according to officials....
West Main Street straightened as hotel construction set to begin
The City of Spartanburg has completed the redesign of a section of West Main Street in preparation for the development of a new downtown hotel and office building. The Johnson Development Group is set to begin construction in the coming weeks on the former Herald-Journal property. The work is part of a Project Core,...
January’s adoptable pet: Dotty
This month’s adoptable pet is Dotty, a 9-year-old tabby who loves to cuddle, sunbathe and is a professional slow blinker. Now that she’s mastered such prestigious skills, she’s in search of her soul human and forever home. Dotty is a patient girl who is full of sweetness.
South Carolina Weather Alert: Rain More Likely Than Snow with Limited Impacts Jan 20–26
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – A marginal winter weather pattern may develop across South Carolina late next week, with limited chances for rain and snow hovering near 40 percent between Jan 20 and Jan 26....
Firefighter pensions set to rise in Greenville, leaders say taxpayers won’t pay
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Council voted Monday night to advance a plan that would give retirees, who are already receiving pension checks, a one-time, cost-of-living adjustment that would be built into their monthly payments going forward. The adjustment is based on a 2.3% cost-of-living increase (COLA), which would...
