Memorial service planned for Anderson Co. detective killed in motorcycle wreck
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A memorial service has been scheduled for an Anderson County detective who was killed last week in a wreck. According to a social media post by Whitefield Fire Department, a procession and memorial service for Mark Garrett will begin Sunday afternoon. Garret, a longtime deputy with the...
Cotton-destroying insect in Ga. threatens S.C.’s okra crops
CLEMSON, S.C. - Officials warned that South Carolina okra growers are facing an unexpected pest, in some cases resulting in complete crop loss. Experts said the state is experiencing a “significant infestation” of two-spotted leafhoppers, also known as the “cotton jassid.” The small, pale green insect has transparent...
Dozens of ethics charges filed against former Spartanburg Co. Sheriff Chuck Wright
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright is facing 65 ethics charges related to spending taxpayer money on personal items, including cigarettes and electronics.
Beloved business in downtown Greenville forced to shut down after midnight hours—but not for...
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A beloved business in downtown Greenville is forced to temporarily shut its doors after midnight, after city officials said they violated some conditions of their special exception permit—a lesser penalty than originally suggested. On Thursday night, the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)...
Police investigating shooting after teen shot in face: SPD
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Spartanburg police are investigating a shooting after a 18-year-old was shot in the face. Police said at 7:45 p.m., they responded to a shooting at an apartment complex on Hanover Place. An 18-year-old was found on scene with a gunshot wound to the face, police said. Witnesses reported that...
Deputies respond to reported gunshot victim in Greer
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a gunshot victim Saturday morning. Dispatch officials said the deputies responded to a residence on County Club Road in Greer. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said that it did not respond. Stay...
Let’s Eat at McClellan’s Fish and Seafood in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA)- He’s bringing a little Chicago to the South! You may recognize Bill McLellan from his restaurant at Monarch Cafe in Spartanburg. McLellan said he loves Southern food but missed the large portions of seafood he made when living in Chicago, so he’s opened McClellan’s Fish and Chicken on the...
Boot Barn opens new location in the Upstate
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — Boot Barn has opened a new store in Spartanburg, offering a shopping experience focused on the Western lifestyle. Located at 1489 W. O. Ezell Boulevard, the store provides services such as hat shaping & cleaning, in-person boot fitting and features what the company calls a ‘We Have It...
South Carolina Man Accused of Using Another Person’s Identity to Get Driver’s License, Investigators...
LAURENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — A 35-year-old man from Gray Court has been charged with identity fraud after state investigators say he used another person’s personal information to obtain a driver’s license. SLED Investigation Uncovers False Application. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division...
Four arrested after reported Upstate armed robbery scare
EASLEY, S.C. (WSPA) – Four people were arrested after police received a report regarding an armed robbery at a retail store in Easley. An employee at Belk reported a possible armed robbery to Easley police at 6:30 p.m. Multiple officers responded quickly, securing and containing the scene within minutes, police said....
