Chris Lavender
Herald-Journal
Spartanburg, SC, United States
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Spartanburg leaders reflect on George Floyd's murder, need for police reform
It's been a year since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. Spartanburg leaders hope lessons will be learned from the tragedy. → Read More
Sheriff Chuck Wright voiced support for open carry law. Rep. Henderson-Myers opposed bill.
The "Open Carry with Training Act" signed into law May 17 by Gov. Henry McMaster received support from Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright. → Read More
A look back: Spartanburg County's mill revitalization projects through the years
Old textile mills in Spartanburg County have been transformed. Take a look back at other revitalization projects. → Read More
More Than 70 Years after He Died Fighting for His Country, a Soldier from SC Returned Home
Cpl. Ralph Boughman's remains arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii and were positively identified in April 2020. → Read More
City of Gaffney selects Wofford College campus safety officer as new police chief
A new police chief for the Gaffney Police Department was selected by the City of Gaffney. Gerald Knight of Spartanburg was named the new police chief. → Read More
Jonesville man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter, sentenced to 25 years in prison
Robert Anthony Owens of Jonesville pleaded guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter in connection to a fatal shooting in February 2019. → Read More
Union man killed in shooting; suspect arrested and charged with murder
Derrick Stephon Good, 25, was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime on Friday in Union County → Read More
Report: Fatal hit and run in Spartanburg near Sk8erz Family Fun Center under investigation
A fatal hit and run reportedly occurred Friday morning near Sk8erz Family Fun Center and is under investigation. Check back for details. → Read More
Prank call about gun threat sends two Lyman schools into a brief lockdown
Lyman Elementary School and DR Hill Middle School were locked down Thursday afternoon after a 911 call was made about a student having a gun. → Read More
Tornado warning issued for north central Spartanburg County until 7:30 p.m.
A tornado warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for north central Spartanburg County until 7:30 p.m. At 6:57 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located about nine miles north of Spartanburg near Boiling Springs moving at 45 mph. The tornado warning also includes southeastern Rutherford County, North Carolina, according to the NWS. → Read More
DHL Supply Chain to create 249 new jobs in Cherokee County, invest $92 million at new site
DHL provides customized logistics solutions through warehousing, transportation and integrated services components. DHL also designs and manages supply chains. → Read More
Fetus left at door of Pelham Medical Center's Emergency Room in Greer
An investigation is underway to determine who left a fetus at the door of the Pelham Medical Center's Emergency Room in Greer. → Read More
Chesnee teenager hit and killed by a vehicle on Peachtree Road
A Chesnee teenager died Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Peachtree Road in Spartanburg County. → Read More
Tornado warning issued for Spartanburg County near Landrum area
A tornado warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Spartanburg County near Landrum → Read More
Fire at Riverwind Apartment Homes in Spartanburg remains under investigation
A fire at the Riverwind Apartment Homes in Spartanburg on Heywood Avenue remains under investigation. The fire occurred Wednesday night. → Read More
Pot left on stove causes fire at Timberlake Apartments that displaced 25 people
A fire damaged eight apartment units at at an apartment complex along Timberlake View Circle in Inman. Twenty-five people were displaced by the fire. → Read More
Spartanburg police investigating pedestrian struck by train at Brawley, Allen streets
A pedestrian was struck by a train in Spartanburg at Brawley Street and Allen Street. → Read More
South Carolina severe weather updates: Live coverage from Spartanburg
Hazardous weather in forecast to impact Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the Upstate on Thursday. Find the latest coverage here. → Read More
Three men charged in connection to cockfighting in Spartanburg County
Three men were charged in connection to cockfighting Tuesday. The incident occurred in Spartanburg County at 111 Glen Drive. → Read More
2 killed in crash while fleeing Cherokee deputies identfied. Pursuit began in North Carolina.
Two people were killed Thursday night near Gaffney in a vehicle crash. Deputies from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office were chasing the vehicle → Read More