Suspect detained after shooting that killed 1 in Anderson County, deputies say
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Anderson County Coroner’s Office and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Thursday morning. Officials said the initial call came in just after 4:20 a.m. for shots fired in the area of Palmetto Lane. Upon...
‘These are people’: Extreme cold poses deadly risks for those without shelter
According to advocates, it’s not always about whether a bed is available -- it’s about whether someone can physically get to the shelter in time.
Missing Gray Court man found deceased
An elderly man reported missing from his Gray Court residence was found deceased Wednesday. James Thomas, 85, went missing from the area of Goose Way in Gray Court around 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office launched a search for Thomas, using social media to alert people in the...
Cold Shelters open across Upstate & WNC as winter weather expected
With a potential winter storm on the way this weekend cold shelters are being opened across the Upstate and Western North Carolina.
There was an earthquake between Upstate and Western North Carolina.
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Rosman, North Carolina, close to the South Carolina state line, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, around 2:19 a.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey reported the epicenter 4.8 miles west of Rosman in Transylvania County, at a shallow depth of two kilometers, with no...
Old Grove Road heavy truck traffic draws Greenville County resolution: County Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s Jan. 20 meeting:. Approved: Resolution requesting restrictions on Old Grove Road. Council adopted a resolution requesting the state Department of Transportation evaluate traffic along Old Grove Road and implement restrictions on heavy trucks. The measure was proposed by...
Spartanburg Co. Pet Resource Center set to open in March
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center, a state-of-the-art facility with a budget of approximately $24.6 million, is set to open soon on Southport Road, providing vital services to the community’s animals and their owners. The Pet Resource Center has been in development since at...
Measles cases reach 558 in South Carolina, quarantine issued for students
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached 558 cases, prompting health officials to issue a warning about potential risks in neighboring North Carolina, which has reported 11 cases since December.
Asheville, Greenville restaurants semifinalists for James Beard awards
(Video above: Upstate restaurant earns Michelin star, 1 of 4 in SC) SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Restaurants in Greenville and Asheville are among multiple semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Named after a man the New York Times once designated the “Dean of American Cookery,” the James Beard Awards aims to...
Women’s clothing store Francesca’s is closing all locations, report says
(Gray News) — Francesca’s, the once-popular women’s clothing store, is closing all locations after more than 25 years in business, according to a report. A Francesca’s representative confirmed to Women’s Wear Daily that the chain is “liquidating our inventory and closing soon.”. The representative...

















