Travelers Rest flex their sporty scarecrows in annual fall competition
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (WSPA) – It’s fall in Travelers Rest and that means scarecrows are popping up all over Main Street in a creative community tradition. It’s getting spooky downtown Travelers Rest. “It’s scary, you know, I hope I don’t have any bad dreams tonight,” local Pete Ginocchio joked. This October, 21...
Group announces settlement in fight over Spartanburg clock tower
An agreement was reached Wednesday to settle what will become of the Spartanburg clock tower.
Spartanburg leaders say ‘enough is enough’ after four youth killed by gun violence
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A community is searching for solutions and grieving the loss of young lives to recent gun violence after a string of shootings that have shaken Spartanburg. Since June, one infant and three teens have been killed by gun violence in Spartanburg: 15-year-old Raheim Kelly, 17-year-old...
Measles outbreak in South Carolina grows: health officials still searching for source
South Carolina health officials are monitoring a growing measles outbreak that has now confirmed at least 10 cases since July, but they still don’t know where it started.
WATCH: Upstate homeowners’ fiery Halloween decorations go viral
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upstate Halloween house is raising alarms and going viral on social media. The homeowners said at 8 p.m. every night the house, located at 512 Main Street in Fountain Inn, is lit up to have every window resemble a fire scene. The couple...
Greenville County Council reviews $10M plan for Twin Chimneys
The Greenville County Council had its second reading of a General Obligation Bond Request, allowing up to $10 million to pursue projects at Twin Chimneys, the county’s solid waste facility. General obligation bonds are a type of government loan backed by taxpayer dollars. The County plans to issue or...
Former ACSO deputy charged with misconduct in office
A former Anderson County deputy is facing charges after an internal investigation showed criminal conduct in office. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies charge 36-year-old Darin Mattison Jr., 36, with Misconduct in Office and Breach of Trust with fraudulent Intent after evidence showed...
Lancaster County Schools superintendent resigns after 2 years
The Lancaster County Schools superintendent announced he’s stepping down from his position Wednesday morning.
Car crashes into middle school entrance in Pickens Co.
PICKENS COUNTY (WSPA) — A driver experiencing a medical emergency accidentally crashed their vehicle into the front of a middle school Monday morning, according to the School District of Pickens County. The incident occurred around 8:05 a.m. at R.C. Edwards Middle School on Madden Bridge Road in Central before school...
Hearings underway for potential rate hikes for Duke Energy customers
Hearings are underway over a matter that could result in rate hikes for Upstate residents. A series of hearings are being held by the State Public Service Commission about a possible Duke Energy rate increase.
