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Traffic congestion on I-85 highway

Multiple Crashes Cause Major Traffic Delays on I-85 in Spartanburg County

May 30, 2025

News Summary Traffic disruptions on I-85 northbound in Spartanburg County, SC, are causing significant delays due to multiple crashes. All northbound lanes were blocked at mile marker 65, exacerbating travel...

Exterior view of the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Interim Sheriff Corrects Oaths for Spartanburg County Deputies

May 29, 2025

News Summary Interim Sheriff Jeffery Stephens took immediate action to correct the oaths of office for Spartanburg County’s deputies after discovering a critical omission under state law. On his first...

Winston-Salem Dash players celebrating a late rally during a baseball game.

Winston-Salem Dash Rally to Defeat Spartanburgers

May 28, 2025

News Summary In a thrilling South Atlantic League matchup, the Winston-Salem Dash overcame a two-run deficit in the ninth inning to defeat the Hub City Spartanburgers 4-2. The Dash’s rally,...

Police responding to a burglary in Spartanburg neighborhood.

Spartanburg Man Arrested for Breaking into Grandmother’s Home

May 26, 2025

News Summary Daquan Boyd, a 29-year-old man from Spartanburg, was arrested for allegedly breaking into his grandmother’s home while armed with a firearm. The incident occurred late at night, leading...

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office building

Chuck Wright Resigns as Sheriff of Spartanburg County

May 25, 2025

News Summary Chuck Wright has resigned as sheriff of Spartanburg County, effective immediately after a recent health diagnosis. His resignation follows controversies over ethics and an impending FBI investigation into...

View of Spartanburg County showcasing community spirit

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright Resigns Amid Investigation

May 24, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has resigned following an FBI investigation into allegations of misconduct and questionable spending practices. Citing health issues in his resignation letter, Wright’s departure...

A street in Spartanburg showing parked cars and residents.

Woman Shot While Pursuing Stolen Car in Spartanburg

May 23, 2025

News Summary In Spartanburg, a woman was shot in the thigh while trying to recover her stolen vehicle on Wednesday night. The incident occurred after she spotted a man taking...

View of Wofford College campus with students.

Wofford College President Nayef Samhat to Step Down

May 23, 2025

News Summary Nayef Samhat, President of Wofford College, will resign in June 2026 after over a decade of leadership. His presidency has seen both achievements, like a record $150 million...

Exterior view of Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office with legal symbols

Spartanburg County Sheriff Faces Legal Challenges Amid Allegations

May 22, 2025

News Summary Sheriff Chuck Wright of Spartanburg County is battling legal issues as former employees allege wrongful termination connected to political motivations and misconduct. Sgt. Tracy Moss, fired post-primary, claims...

Events/What's Happening

Voters at a polling station in Spartanburg County during the elections

Spartanburg County to Hold Special Elections

May 30, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg County is preparing for two significant special elections on November 4, following the resignations of Sheriff Chuck Wright and Councilman David Britt. The elections will determine the...

Children practicing bicycle safety at a park event

Spartanburg Hosts Safe Kids Day to Promote Bicycle Safety

May 29, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg is set to hold Safe Kids Day on June 6 at Cleveland Park, focusing on educating families about bicycle safety as summer approaches. With significant statistics highlighting...

Families enjoying the Park Hop scavenger hunt in a local park.

Park Hop 2025 Launches in South Carolina

May 29, 2025

News Summary The annual Park Hop 2025 has begun in the Upstate region of South Carolina, encouraging residents to explore local parks through a summer scavenger hunt. This event, offering...

Students receiving awards at Wofford College's Honors Convocation in Spartanburg

Spartanburg Celebrates Academic Excellence at Wofford College

May 28, 2025

News Summary Wofford College in Spartanburg recently held its annual Honors Convocation, recognizing outstanding students and faculty for their academic achievements. Awards included The James E. Seegars Award in psychology,...

Entrepreneurs participating in a workshop on financial management at Landrum Depot

Free Business Course for Entrepreneurs at Landrum Depot

May 28, 2025

News Summary Local entrepreneurs are invited to attend a free business course at the Landrum Depot on May 29, hosted by Power-up Spartanburg. The course aims to enhance financial management...

Community gathering celebrating Memorial Day with food and live music.

Spartanburg Celebrates Memorial Day with Food and Community Spirit

May 27, 2025

News Summary The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen hosted a Memorial Day celebration where volunteers served home-cooked meals to veterans and civilians, fostering a sense of community spirit. The event featured a...

Graduates celebrating at Spartanburg Methodist College Commencement

Spartanburg Methodist College Celebrates Graduates

May 26, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) held its annual Commencement ceremony, honoring graduates from fall 2024 and spring 2025. The event featured student speaker Victoria Farr, who inspired her peers...

Community meeting in Spartanburg discussing special elections

Spartanburg County and City Council Prepare for Special Elections

May 24, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg County and City Council are gearing up for special elections on November 4, following the departures of Council member David Britt and City Council member Rob Rain....

A view of the Southside Cultural Monument showcasing its panels.

Spartanburg To Unveil Southside Cultural Monument

May 23, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg is preparing to unveil the Southside Cultural Monument on June 14, which honors Black history and the legacy of the Southside community. The monument features 37 interchangeable...

CRIME

Tribute to Fallen Student

Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Life of University Student

May 30, 2025

News Summary A University of South Carolina junior, Nathanial Baker, was killed in a hit-and-run accident near the campus. The alleged driver, a 24-year-old undocumented immigrant, failed to yield and...

Sheriff Office Building Spartanburg County

Sheriff of Spartanburg County Resigns Amid Controversy

May 28, 2025

News Summary Sheriff Chuck Wright has resigned from his position in Spartanburg County following mounting scrutiny over conduct and an ongoing FBI investigation. His resignation follows accusations related to spending...

Legislation Against Revenge Porn

South Carolina Moves to Criminalize Revenge Porn

May 27, 2025

News Summary South Carolina is set to enact legislation criminalizing the distribution of intimate images without consent, becoming the last state in the U.S. to do so. The proposed bills,...

Spartanburg Sheriff's Office Resignation

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright Resigns

May 27, 2025

News Summary Chuck Wright has resigned as Spartanburg County Sheriff following a leave of absence due to medical reasons. His resignation comes amid a multi-agency investigation, including allegations of improper...

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Chuck Wright Resigns Amid Investigations

May 26, 2025

News Summary Chuck Wright, Sheriff of Spartanburg County, has resigned amid investigations into his conduct and allegations of political retaliation and misuse of funds. Wright’s departure follows a leave of...

Police responding to a burglary in Spartanburg neighborhood.

Spartanburg Man Arrested for Breaking into Grandmother’s Home

May 26, 2025

News Summary Daquan Boyd, a 29-year-old man from Spartanburg, was arrested for allegedly breaking into his grandmother’s home while armed with a firearm. The incident occurred late at night, leading...

Rhesus Macaque Monkeys in South Carolina

South Carolina Primates Escape Incident Update

May 25, 2025

News Summary Authorities in South Carolina report that 39 out of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from the Alpha Genesis facility have been recovered. The majority of recaptures took...

Myrtle Beach mass shooting response

Mass Shooting in Myrtle Beach Leaves One Dead and Eleven Injured

May 25, 2025

News Summary A tragic mass shooting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, resulted in one death and eleven injuries. The incident, which took place on North Ocean Boulevard, involved multiple individuals...

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office building

Chuck Wright Resigns as Sheriff of Spartanburg County

May 25, 2025

News Summary Chuck Wright has resigned as sheriff of Spartanburg County, effective immediately after a recent health diagnosis. His resignation follows controversies over ethics and an impending FBI investigation into...

POLITICS

Sheriff Office Building Spartanburg County

Sheriff of Spartanburg County Resigns Amid Controversy

May 28, 2025

News Summary Sheriff Chuck Wright has resigned from his position in Spartanburg County following mounting scrutiny over conduct and an ongoing FBI investigation. His resignation follows accusations related to spending...

Winston-Salem Dash players celebrating a late rally during a baseball game.

Winston-Salem Dash Rally to Defeat Spartanburgers

May 28, 2025

News Summary In a thrilling South Atlantic League matchup, the Winston-Salem Dash overcame a two-run deficit in the ninth inning to defeat the Hub City Spartanburgers 4-2. The Dash’s rally,...

David Pascoe Republican Party Announcement

South Carolina Solicitor David Pascoe Joins Republican Party

May 27, 2025

News Summary David Pascoe, the First Circuit Solicitor, has officially switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. His decision reduces the number of Democratic solicitors in South Carolina...

Legislation Against Revenge Porn

South Carolina Moves to Criminalize Revenge Porn

May 27, 2025

News Summary South Carolina is set to enact legislation criminalizing the distribution of intimate images without consent, becoming the last state in the U.S. to do so. The proposed bills,...

Spartanburg Sheriff's Office Resignation

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright Resigns

May 27, 2025

News Summary Chuck Wright has resigned as Spartanburg County Sheriff following a leave of absence due to medical reasons. His resignation comes amid a multi-agency investigation, including allegations of improper...

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Chuck Wright Resigns Amid Investigations

May 26, 2025

News Summary Chuck Wright, Sheriff of Spartanburg County, has resigned amid investigations into his conduct and allegations of political retaliation and misuse of funds. Wright’s departure follows a leave of...

View of Spartanburg County showcasing community spirit

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright Resigns Amid Investigation

May 24, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has resigned following an FBI investigation into allegations of misconduct and questionable spending practices. Citing health issues in his resignation letter, Wright’s departure...

Exterior view of Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office with legal symbols

Spartanburg County Sheriff Faces Legal Challenges Amid Allegations

May 22, 2025

News Summary Sheriff Chuck Wright of Spartanburg County is battling legal issues as former employees allege wrongful termination connected to political motivations and misconduct. Sgt. Tracy Moss, fired post-primary, claims...

Exterior of Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Chuck Wright Returns Amid FBI Investigation

May 21, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has resumed his duties after a leave of absence due to a medical condition amid an FBI investigation into his conduct. The investigation...

SPORTS

Children practicing bicycle safety at a park event

Spartanburg Hosts Safe Kids Day to Promote Bicycle Safety

May 29, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg is set to hold Safe Kids Day on June 6 at Cleveland Park, focusing on educating families about bicycle safety as summer approaches. With significant statistics highlighting...

Families enjoying the Park Hop scavenger hunt in a local park.

Park Hop 2025 Launches in South Carolina

May 29, 2025

News Summary The annual Park Hop 2025 has begun in the Upstate region of South Carolina, encouraging residents to explore local parks through a summer scavenger hunt. This event, offering...

Dawn Staley Statue at USC

Dawn Staley Secures Landmark Contract Extension at USC

May 28, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley, the women’s basketball coach at the University of South Carolina, has signed a historic contract extension through the 2029-30 season, making her the highest-paid coach in...

Winston-Salem Dash players celebrating a late rally during a baseball game.

Winston-Salem Dash Rally to Defeat Spartanburgers

May 28, 2025

News Summary In a thrilling South Atlantic League matchup, the Winston-Salem Dash overcame a two-run deficit in the ninth inning to defeat the Hub City Spartanburgers 4-2. The Dash’s rally,...

Neimann Lawrence in Action

Neimann Lawrence Receives Scholarship Offer from Gamecocks

May 23, 2025

News Summary Neimann Lawrence, a talented quarterback from Miami Northwestern, has been offered a scholarship by the South Carolina Gamecocks. Announced on his X account, this milestone highlights his growing...

Young Athletes Practicing Football

South Carolina Gamecocks Offer Star Quarterback Prospect

May 22, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks have extended a scholarship offer to Neimann Lawrence, a top quarterback prospect from Miami Northwestern. This comes as part of their efforts to build...

Baseball players in action during Spartanburgers vs Emperors game

Spartanburgers Fall to Emperors 6-3 in Series Opener

May 22, 2025

News Summary In a challenging opening game, the Hub City Spartanburgers lost to the Rome Emperors 6-3, snapping their three-game winning streak. Despite a strong pitching performance from Leandro Lopez...

Crowd enjoying a concert at Fifth Third Park

Cole Swindell to Kick Off Concert Series at New Park

May 17, 2025

News Summary Country music artist Cole Swindell is set to perform at Fifth Third Park on June 5, marking the park’s grand opening. Titled ‘A Night in the Burg with...

Crowd enjoying a live concert at Fifth Third Park

Cole Swindell to Headline Inaugural Concert at Fifth Third Park

May 16, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg, South Carolina, will host a highly anticipated concert featuring country music star Cole Swindell on June 5, 2025. This inaugural event at the newly opened Fifth Third...

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