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Summer Weather Week: Summer Camp Safety
Summer camps spend all year planning and preparing for the fun and safety of campers. → Read More
NC man receives life in prison after Greenville Co. woman found dead
A North Carolina receives life in prison after a Greenville County woman was found dead in May. → Read More
Haywood Co. residents continue clean up after TS Fred
June 1 is the official start of Hurricane Season. While we aren’t on the coast, the Western Carolinas can see major impacts from tropical storms and hurricanes. → Read More
First Responder Friday: Union County 911
UNION (WSPA) – 911 dispatchers are the FIRST first responders. Union County emergency dispatchers — like similar agencies across the Carolinas and the nation — are the voice you count on hearing at the other end of the line during an emergency. “It all starts with us,” Union County 911 Training Officer Nikia Brannon, said. […] → Read More
Prevent pests from getting in your home this Spring
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Spring is here, and we aren’t the only ones coming out to enjoy the sunshine and warmer temps. The change in weather also brings those pesky bugs. We met with Joe Parfitt, of J&N Pest Control and Wildlife LLC in Spartanburg, to get the skinny on what pests Spring brings. “You’re […] → Read More
Behind the Biltmore Blooms
If April showers bring May flowers, the rain must have come early at Biltmore! Flowers are in bloom all through the gardens where thousands of people visit each year. → Read More
Spartanburg Humane Society to hold Tour de Paws
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – All levels of cyclists are welcome to join the Spartanburg Humane Society’s 20th annual Tour de Paws event on Saturday, April 9. Riders can choose between the 8 mile (Family Fun Ride), 33 mile and 61 mile events. All rides will begin at 9 a.m. at the SCC Downtown Campus, located […] → Read More
Spartanburg Humane Society to hold Tour de Paws
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – All levels of cyclists are welcome to join the Spartanburg Humane Society’s 20th annual Tour de Paws event on Saturday, April 9. Riders can choose between the 8 mile (Family Fun Ride), 33 mile and 61 mile events. All rides will begin at 9 a.m. at the SCC Downtown Campus, located […] → Read More
SNOW MUCH FUN: 7NEWS viewers share snowman photos
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – 7NEWS viewers shared photos of their snowman creations after Sunday’s snow. Which is your favorite? → Read More
Greenville Triumph names Julie Carlson head coach of new women’s team
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – The Greenville Triumph named Julie Carlson as head coach and technical director of its United Soccer League (USL) W League team Thursday afternoon. Carlson was previously the director of operations for women’s soccer at Clemson University for three years. “Julie brings a deep knowledge of the game and extensive experience as […] → Read More
4th of July fireworks shows, events in the Upstate
Abbeville County 2021 Annual Friends Of Lake Secession Fireworks Display The free event will be held on Friday, July 2 at dark. Anderson County America’s 5K, a Fourth of July Celebration America’s 5K, a celebration of American heroes run/walk, will take place on July 3 in downtown Anderson. The first race will begin at 8 […] → Read More
Korean War soldier’s remains return home to Anderson 71 years after his death
An Upstate soldier's remains were returned home Tuesday after more than 71 years after his death. U.S. Army Corporal William "Billy" McCollum, of Anderson, died in the Korean War in 1950. → Read More
SLED investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Abbeville Co.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating following a deadly officer-involved shooting in Abbeville County on Monday night. → Read More
Fire destroys Break Time Sports Bar & Grill in Anderson
Anderson City Fire Department said firefighters responded early Tuesday morning for a fire at Break Time Sports Bar & Grill. → Read More
Help Rutherford Police find missing woman Samantha Ragland Moyer
RUTHERFORD, N.C. (WSPA) – The Rutherford Police Department needs help finding a missing woman. Police said Samantha Ragland Moyer, 33, was last seen Sunday at about midnight at the Rutherford Regional Emergency Room in Rutherfordton. She is about 5’6″ tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds, police said. She has blonde hair and green eyes. Anyone […] → Read More
Help Greer PD find missing man Jason Thomas
Greer Police Department needs help finding a missing man. → Read More
Man dies after falling off dock, drowning at Lake Hartwell
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Anderson County Coroner’s Office said a man died Sunday night after falling off of a dock at Lake Hartwell and hitting his head. The coroner’s office said emergency crews responded at about 9:10 p.m. for a possible drowning at the Portman Marina Dock #12. Divers with the Anderson County […] → Read More
VP Kamala Harris to visit Greenville Monday
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Greenville Monday as part of her nationwide tour to help meet the White House's goal of having 70 percent of American adults vaccinated by the Fourth of July. → Read More
Greenwood father faces charges after toddler dies, tests positive for fentanyl
The Greenwood Police Department said a father has been charged more than a month after his 18-month-old daughter died. → Read More
Ft. Jackson trainee with rifle hijacks school bus full of kids in Richland Co., no injuries reported
The Richland County sheriff held a press conference Thursday morning after a Fort Jackson trainee left the base and hijacked a school bus. → Read More