2026 initiative to keep trash off the streets launches in Greenville County
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Nonprofit leaders in Greenville County are inviting the community to be a part of their initiative to keep trash off the streets and out of waterways for the new year. The ‘Polar Pick-Up’ is in full effect all January in Greenville County. The goal is to get as many hands […]
Multiple law enforcement agencies responding in Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A FOX Carolina camera crew was on scene where law enforcement was responding. Our crews saw Pickens County deputies and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Hollingsworth Drive around 9:10 p.m. We have reached out to officials for information but have yet to...
South Carolinians encouraged to exchange invasive beauties as part of Bradford Pear Bounty initiative
A free program is allowing South Carolinians to remove invasive Bradford pears from their properties and replace the trees with native species. The Bradford Pear Bounty initiative is a partnership between the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Clemson University. Bradford pears are not native to the U.S. and have...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Cold and Gusty Winds Sweep the Upstate Through Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Greenville, South Carolina – Cold air and strong northwest winds are combining to make today feel sharply colder across the Upstate, with blustery conditions expected to impact travel, outdoor plans, and...
Suspect dead after ambush of police officer leads to shootout
A suspect is dead following a shootout with law enforcement after they reportedly ambushed an officer. The Greenville Police Department says an officer was ambushed in what seemingly was a targeted attack.
Duke Energy: Power restored for over 1K residents in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Power has been restored to over 1,000 residents in Greenville. The Duke Energy outage map originally showed that 1,117 people were without power on and around the Old Easley Bridge Road area. The outage was originally reported just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday. As of 2:27...
Heavy police presence reported in Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A 7NEWS crew is on scene of a heavy police presence in Pickens County. Multiple law enforcements, including the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, are responding to an incident on Hollingsworth Drive in Pickens. Details remain...
Spartanburg County shelter needs volunteers to continue
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – As temperatures are expected to dip below freezing again this week, Spartanburg County needs more volunteers to continue operating a cold weather shelter for those in need. In a post on social media, Spartanburg County Emergency Management said it will operate a cold weather shelter...
Greenville–Spartanburg, SC Weather Alert: Mountain Snow and 60 MPH Wind Gusts Impact NC Peaks...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. The National Weather Service Greenville–Spartanburg has issued a mountain weather alert for western North Carolina, as snow showers and strong winds move into the higher elevations Sunday, January 11. The...
New mom killed in hit-and-run, family pleads for driver to come forward
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WKRC) - A woman was killed after she was struck and dragged by a vehicle in a shopping center parking lot early Jan. 7, authorities said. PEOPLE reported that deputies responding to a welfare check around 3 a.m. found Dané Josephine Waddell, 31, dead at the scene on Whitney Road, according...

















