Alessandra Young
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Recent articles by Alessandra:
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
Upstate police officer’s house burns down, destroying everything
An Upstate police officer lost everything in a house fire this week, including four of his dogs. → Read More
Anderson police chief addresses recent gun violence
Two deadly shootings in the City of Anderson, just days apart. The police chief addressed the violence in a press conference Thursday afternoon. Chief Jim Stewart talked about how there's been an increase in gun violence, in Anderson, over the past few weeks. → Read More
Community reacts to DSS announcing end of Emergency Allotments for SNAP households
The Department of Social Services announced their emergency funding for existing SNAP households will end on January 31, 2023. → Read More
7NEWS EXCLUSIVE: More mental health counselors needed for students in Upstate school districts
Mental health counseling is not as accessible as it used to be, especially for students. School districts in the Upstate are saying there aren't enough mental health counselors available for students. → Read More
Upstate mom loses almost everything she owns due to burst pipe
Many people across the Upstate are having problems in their homes because of burst pipes. Including a single mother of two that lives at the Hidden Park Apartments. She said she opened her door on Christmas night to her ceiling gone, along with almost everything she owns. → Read More
Hundreds of children in need helped this holiday season through non-profit, community
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Hundreds of children in need were helped this holiday season, and it’s not too late for you to lend a hand. Organizers with the Middle Tyger Community Center said through their Christmas program, they were able to help almost 200 families and over 500 children. Through donations, food from their […] → Read More
Away for the holidays? Spartanburg Police will check on your home
Are you leaving your home for the holidays? The Spartanburg Police Department is taking extra measures to make sure you and your home are safe. → Read More
City of Spartanburg conducting compensation study in 2023
The City of Spartanburg wants to know how to fill open jobs and whether the problem is financial. → Read More
Spartanburg creates list of holiday activities in place of Ferris wheel
The city of Spartanburg is working hard to make sure the holiday spirit wasn't dashed by the shut down of the Ferris Wheel. The wheel closed unexpectedly after being open less than a week. → Read More
Ways you can cut back on holiday trash
Besides having more holiday spirit this time of year, we also have more trash. → Read More