Steven Ruffing
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Multiple road closures across the Upstate
(WSPA)- Multiple road closures across the Upstate will impact drivers throughout the month. Officials are working to repair a portion of Camson Road in Anderson County that was washed out due to recent rainfall. The road is near Electric City Gymnastics and Pickens Construction and the repair is estimated to take at least two weeks. […] → Read More
South Carolina Democrats plan to announce bill protecting choice
South Carolina Democrats plan to announce a bill on Tuesday in their latest efforts to protect a woman’s right to an abortion in South Carolina. → Read More
Trial starts for man accused of murder at Greenville Co. Walmart
A man is scheduled to go on trial Monday for a deadly shooting in 2019. → Read More
Final beam set in place on new Spartanburg County Courthouse
Spartanburg County leaders celebrated the final beam being placed onto the new county courthouse on Thursday. → Read More
Study ranks Greenville as top city for remote workers
Greenville was ranked as the number one city in the country for remote workers in a new study, and rapid growth is expected in the coming years. → Read More
Greenville deputies locate missing woman, children
UPDATE (5:54 a.m.) – Deputies said Butler and the three children have been safely located. GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)- The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an adult woman and three young kids. Deputies said Michele Shontel Butler, 31, picked up her niece and nephews on Sunday, January 15, and has not been seen or […] → Read More
Restaurant Week kicks off in the Upstate
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)- Thursday marks the beginning of South Carolina Restaurant Week and there is plenty of options in the Upstate. There are about 50 restaurants in Greenville County and nine restaurants in Spartanburg County. participating in the culinary celebration this week. Not only can you find great deals during this week, but you can […] → Read More
New process allows SC United Methodist churches to separate based on LGBTQ policies
The South Carolina Conference is allowing congregations to decide if local United Methodist Churches want to separate from the denomination due to their stance on LGBTQ policies. → Read More
Teacher recruitment fair for growing Upstate School District
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA)- Spartanburg County School District 2 is growing as the teacher shortage continues in South Carolina. A teacher recruitment fair is set for Saturday, December 3rd in hopes to fill open positions to help maintain the growing student body. The administration said over the last two years they have had over 1,300 […] → Read More
Deadline for flagpole along I-85 in Spartanburg Co.
Thursday marks the last day a flagpole in Spartanburg County has until it has to be lowered or taken down. → Read More
Time’s running out to mail in absentee ballots
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA)- Election Day is coming up and it is time to get your absentee ballot mailed in. The Spartanburg County Voter Registration Office said that each mail-in vote is protected from the time it’s sent out to when it’s counted on election night. The Voter Registration Office Director said they have steps in […] → Read More
Multi-million square foot industrial park planned for Cherokee Co.
Gaffney, S.C. (WSPA)- Cherokee County plans to welcome a multi-million-square-foot industrial park to the area. the Cherokee County Development Board said industries and private development companies are eyeing them up as one of the last frontiers in the Upstate. Executive Director of the Cherokee County Development Board Jim Cook said there is a lot of […] → Read More
Man arrested for deadly weekend shooting in Greenwood
A man was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting Saturday night at an apartment complex in Greenwood. → Read More
As Upstate grows, housing market stays unpredictable
UPSTATE, S.C. (WSPA)- When it comes to housing in the upstate, is it a buyer’s or seller’s market? While unpredictable, experts say there’s been a shift from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market. Being able to cut down the price on a home may sound nice, but interest rates have more than doubled since […] → Read More
Spartanburg County in need of 911 Operators
Spartanburg County is looking for 911 operators amid a growing need for dispatchers. → Read More
Upstate in need of foster parents
UPSTATE, S.C. (WSPA)- There is a serious need for foster parents in the Upstate and South Carolina as hundreds of children are in need of care. In the Upstate, there is currently a need for over 670 foster homes with over 1,200 kids looking for a foster home. The need is so crucial because it […] → Read More
SC women offer free cleaning service for people struggling
Three women in the Upstate are changing lives by simply cleaning houses and providing a free service to those in need. → Read More
Bon Secours continues backpack drive for new school year
GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA)- With students heading back to the classroom, some parents might find themselves struggling to get supplies. Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center is hosting a backpack drive for the next two weeks to make sure as many Greenville County Students get what they need for school. One of the organizers, Susan Canon […] → Read More
Taxpayers in Spartanburg Co. District 4 Schools to vote on new school
Spartanburg County taxpayers in School District 4 will soon vote, for or against, a brand-new Woodruff high School. → Read More
South Carolina tax-free weekend set for August 5-7
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA)- South Carolina Tax-Free Weekend is set for August 5-7 starting on Friday, August 5 after midnight. The new school year is almost here for students, parents and teachers and the SC Department of Revenue said they hope to relieve some of the stress. With the increased cost of living, this year’s Sales […] → Read More