Alessandra Young
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4 South Carolinians identified in Mexico kidnapping; two dead, two survivors
The mayor of Lake City, in Florence County, said the four Americans attacked in Mexico last week were all Lake City natives. → Read More
Upstate woman arrested after allegedly taking an abortion pill
A woman is facing charges in Greenville, accused of breaking a controversial law. The police report said her crime was taking an abortion pill. → Read More
Officials look at other options for Upstate road that was set to close
We have a 7NEWS update about an Inman road that was on its way to shutting down. Now, efforts to please everyone will keep it open. → Read More
FDA panel votes to make opioid overdose medication more accessible
Helping save a life could soon be as simple as a trip to the vending machine. The FDA is closer to making opioid overdose medications more accessible. → Read More
Road closure in the Upstate causes controversy
A road in the Upstate is on the way to being permanently closed, but those who travel it are fighting back. → Read More
Medicaid annual eligibility reviews set to resume April 1
For those who use Medicaid, the annual eligibility reviews are going to resume April 1. Officials with the Department of Health and Human Services said the requirements for Medicaid are not changing. Everything is just going back to the way it was before the pandemic. → Read More
2 dead, 1 injured in Greenville Co. shooting
Two people are dead and one person is in the hospital after a shooting this afternoon in Greenville County. → Read More
Program honoring those who served in Vietnam War coming to Spartanburg Co.
A memorial honoring those who served in Vietnam is coming to Spartanburg County this fall. → Read More
Spartanburg County asking for public input on affordability of housing
The affordability of housing in Spartanburg County is up for discussion and county leaders want to hear from you. → Read More
Upstate law enforcement agencies seeking pay raises for men and women behind the badge
Recruiting and retaining people for law enforcement is something that impacts agencies everywhere, the Upstate is no different. → Read More
Spartanburg police say aggressive driving and speeding causes most collisions
Speeding and aggressive driving tend to go hand-in-hand. The Spartanburg Police Department is encouraging drivers to be careful on the roads. → Read More
SNAP emergency funds ending Tuesday
The emergency funding for SNAP benefits officially ends on Tuesday, January 31. → Read More
Greenville city asks for residents’ opinions on development code draft
Greenville leaders are trying to plan how the city will grow in the future, and they want to hear from their residents. → Read More
Greenville campaign consultant pleads guilty in court
A local campaign consultant pleaded guilty in court to forgery and breach of trust. → Read More
South Carolina lawmakers considering higher fines for “slow poke” drivers on interstates
Listen up slow pokes, if you drive too slowly in the left lane, you could be paying more out of your pocket. → Read More
Neighborhood association fights back as bus transit facility starts construction
A historic Black neighborhood is continuing their battle against a bus maintenance facility. → Read More
Street sign thefts impacting Upstate first responders
Stolen road signs are creating problems for first responders in the Upstate. → Read More
Upstate harm reduction coalition helping to educate community on fentanyl exposure
A harm reduction coalition in the Upstate is trying to clear up any confusion when it comes to fentanyl exposure. → Read More
City council approves downsized Woven project in West Greenville
A contentious mixed-use project in Greenville will move forward following approval from city council Monday evening. → Read More
Family of murder victim speaks out, asks community to come forward with information
The family of an Anderson shooting victim is asking the community to help find the person responsible. → Read More