Over 2K customers without power in Greenville County, Duke Energy says
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Duke Energy reports over 2,000 customers are without power Tuesday night. Duke Energy said 2,868 customers are without power as of 11:35 p.m. The estimated time of repair is 5 a.m. on Wednesday, according to Duke Energy. FOX Carolina is working to learn the cause...
Hoax 911 Shooter Call Triggers Massive Police Response at Greenville’s St. Francis Eastside Hospital
A 911 call claiming an active shooter at Greenville’s St. Francis Eastside campus sent police, sheriff’s deputies and a fire truck to the hospital Tuesday morning — only for officials to determine the report was false. The hospital sent a critical alert to employees while authorities worked the call, according to Fox C
Mauldin Penny-Tax Showdown: Voters Weigh 1% Hike for Roads, New Fire Station
Mauldin voters will decide in November whether to add a 1% sales tax for eight years, with the money earmarked for nearly $20 million in road and infrastructure work, a new fire station and property-tax credits for qualifying homeowners. The proposal would take effect next spring if voters approve it.
Three South Carolina Favorites Named to Southern Living’s Food Hall of Fame
Southern Living recently released its Southern Food Hall of Fame, a list of 50 iconic foods and drinks chosen by readers, and several South Carolina favorites made the cut. The awards recognize standout picks across categories including breakfast, road trip snacks, pantry staples, pickled and punchy, barbecue sauces, h
Tax Free Weekend timing hinders back-to-school shopping
A recent report finds the price of some typical school supply essentials has jumped by double digits. The analysis by Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation finds binders are up 13% and index cards up 40%.
Officials: Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Upstate
MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials with the South Carolina Education Lottery said a winning ticket was sold in Mauldin for Tuesday’s drawing. The winning ticket worth $30,000 was sold at the Publix Super Markets, at 111 W. Butler Road, according to lottery officials. Lottery officials said the winning...
Meet Toyota of Greenville General Manager Rebecca Bugg
Rebecca Bugg is one of a few female auto General Managers. Jamarcus stops by Toyota of Greenville to chat with Rebecca about that designation and tour the new Pre-Owned Super Center now open at 2660 Laurens Road, Greenville. www.toyotaofgreenville.com
Several Upstate communities are holding National Night Out events
National Night Out is an annual tradition to help bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.
Simpsonville breaks ground on streetscape improvement project
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Simpsonville is breaking ground on the Downtown Simpsonville Project on Tuesday morning. Officials said that the project is intended to improve how motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists travel into and throughout the core business district. The city’s plans include traffi
Investigation underway after false report of shooter at St. Francis Eastside
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An investigation is underway after hospital officials said a false report of a shooting was made at the St. Francis Eastside campus on Tuesday morning. A critical alert sent to employees by the hospital said law enforcement is investigating after a false report claiming there...
