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Man charged with DUI after motorcycle wreck in Anderson Co.
Two people were injured after a motorcycle and pickup truck collided on Saturday night, according to S.C. Highway Patrol. → Read More
$125 million worth of projects underway in downtown Spartanburg
Downtown Spartanburg is seeing a huge boom of investment with around $125 million worth of projects under construction. → Read More
Greenville Humane Society opens new medical center
The Greenville Humane Society is getting ready to open a new building that will help it save more animals than ever. → Read More
Upstate woman saves friend’s life by donating her kidney
In South Carolina, 1000 people are on the waiting list for a life-saving transplant. 900 of those are in need of a kidney. → Read More
Upstate organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) - Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing across the country. The annual celebration honors generations of Hispanic Americans who've made a positive impact. The Hispanic Alliance is hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival on Saturday. The event features food from various Hispanic cultures, international exhibits and music. It → Read More
Thousands still without power in Upstate, Western NC
As of 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Duke Energy reports 37,000 outages in South Carolina. → Read More
Upstate mother creates nonprofit in son’s memory
An Upstate mother is coping with the loss of her son by giving back to the community. → Read More
Greenville Co. raked in $12 million from eclipse visitors
It's believed about 100,000 people drove into Greenville County for the day just to watch the total solar eclipse on August 21. → Read More
Softball tournament honors fallen officers in the Upstate
Law enforcement from across the Upstate came together for a softball tournament in honor of fallen officers. → Read More
Fans pour in as Panthers Training Camp continues over the weekend
Panthers Training Camp is in full swing. → Read More
Panthers camp: How to explore Spartanburg like a local
From places to eat, sights to see and things to do, the Hub City is packed with plenty of ways to make your visit a touchdown. → Read More
3 injured in downtown Greenville stabbing
Police arrested a father and son in connection with the attack. → Read More
Shots fired at Greenville Co. K-9 vehicle breaking up a party
The window of a Greenville County Sheriff's Deputy's car was shot out while responding to a call on Saturday night. → Read More
Greenville Olympian to headline Liberty Bridge Jump Off
Greenville's own Olympian Sandi Morris will return to compete in the Liberty Bridge Jump Off. → Read More
Camp Victory gives young cancer patients chance to be kids
More than 50 children are putting their battles with cancer on hold for a few days of fun and relaxation. → Read More
High school students experience college life at Furman
It's a week-long program where students live on campus for the full college experience. → Read More
Anderson family donates to charity through sunflower sales
It's a passion project started by Danielle Roberts and her family to make people smile and give back to the community. → Read More
Former mayor calls Simpsonville bank robbery "a cry for help"
Simpsonville Police report the man who robbed a bank on Saturday morning is in custody and it turns out he was once an Upstate police chief. 7News spoke with the former mayor of Williamston about the man he once knew. → Read More
Greenville Humane Society building first-of-its-kind healing center
The Greenville Humane Society is hoping to save more animals than ever with a new healing center, making it the only no-kill shelter on the East Coast with this kind of facility. → Read More
Free summer meals for kids program starts today
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) - School districts across the Carolinas will offer free meals for kids under 18 this summer. It's part of the USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program. Schools, churches and community centers will be set up in low-income areas to feed kids hot breakfasts and lunches. The program is open to any → Read More