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Diverse group discussing local election candidates in Spartanburg

Eight Candidates Compete for Spartanburg County Council Seat

June 18, 2025

News Summary In Spartanburg, South Carolina, eight candidates have entered the race for the vacant District 3 seat on the County Council following the resignation of former Councilman David Britt....

Community members providing support during the search for a missing elderly woman in Spartanburg.

Spartanburg Woman Found Safe After Going Missing

June 18, 2025

News Summary A 91-year-old woman with early onset dementia has been located safe in Virginia after being reported missing from Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was last seen leaving her home...

Dramatic image of a severe thunderstorm with dark clouds and lightning.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties

June 17, 2025

News Summary A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Cherokee and Spartanburg counties, effective until 7:30 PM. The warning alerts residents to expect strong...

Dark storm clouds signaling a severe thunderstorm

Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties Face Severe Thunderstorm Warning

June 16, 2025

News Summary The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee and Spartanburg counties, effective until 7:30 p.m. Residents should brace for wind gusts up to 40...

Severe thunderstorm clouds gathering over Greenville SC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Greenville and Spartanburg

June 15, 2025

News Summary A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Greenville and Spartanburg counties by the National Weather Service. Residents should prepare for hazards like marble-sized hail and winds up...

Residents of Spartanburg County discussing recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene

Spartanburg County Faces Recovery Challenges After Hurricane Helene

June 14, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg County continues to struggle with recovery efforts eight months post-Hurricane Helene, with over 500 properties still needing assistance. Emergency Management is gathering feedback from residents, especially the...

Discovered headstone of George Bunnie Moore amidst construction debris

Ancient Headstone Discovery Revives Family History in Spartanburg

June 13, 2025

News Summary Construction on Florida Avenue in Spartanburg unearthed the headstone of George Bunnie Moore, who died in 1936. This find has triggered a family reunion and increased interest in...

Dark thunderstorm clouds in Spartanburg County

Severe Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Spartanburg County

June 13, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg County is under a severe thunderstorm alert, with predictions of strong storms bringing pea-sized hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph. Residents are advised to prepare...

Wilmington Blue Rocks in action during an extra innings game

Wilmington Blue Rocks Claim Victory in Extra Innings

June 12, 2025

News Summary In an exhilarating extra innings game, the Wilmington Blue Rocks defeated the Hub City Spartanburgers 6-5. This marks back-to-back extra innings matchups between the teams, with Wilmington improving...

Events/What's Happening

Graduation ceremony at Wofford College with students celebrating

Wofford College Celebrates 171st Commencement

June 18, 2025

News Summary Wofford College held its 171st Commencement ceremonies, awarding degrees to 452 students. The weekend included various festivities to honor graduates, with notable leadership changes announced for the future...

Theater stage for Spartanburg Broadway season announcement

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Announces Broadway Season Lineup

June 17, 2025

News Summary The Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium has announced its Broadway season lineup for the 2025-2026 performance year. Featuring five diverse productions, the season includes Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, Hadestown,...

People enjoying a free outdoor concert in Upstate South Carolina

Free Summer Concerts Across Upstate South Carolina

June 17, 2025

News Summary Upstate South Carolina will feature a series of free live outdoor concerts this summer, inviting music lovers from Greenville to Spartanburg, Anderson to Clemson. These events, held in...

Campaign scene in Spartanburg County

Candidates Enter Race for Spartanburg County District 3

June 14, 2025

News Summary Seven candidates have officially announced their candidacy for the special election in Spartanburg County’s District 3, after the resignation of long-serving council member David Britt. Five Republicans, including...

Crowd gathering at the Southside Cultural Monument unveiling ceremony in Spartanburg

New Monument Celebrates Spartanburg’s Black History

June 13, 2025

News Summary A new monument honoring the Black community’s rich history in Spartanburg will be unveiled soon. Located at South Converse Street and Hudson Barksdale Boulevard, it features 37 panels...

Wofford College campus with students studying outdoors

Wofford College Honors Spring Semester Dean’s List Students

June 9, 2025

News Summary Wofford College has recognized its Dean’s List students for the spring semester, highlighting local academic achievers who have earned a GPA of 3.6 or higher. A diverse group...

Candidates for the Spartanburg County Sheriff election in a discussion

Upcoming Special Election for Spartanburg County Sheriff

June 6, 2025

News Summary A special election for the Spartanburg County Sheriff will be held on November 4, following the resignation of Sheriff Chuck Wright. An initial primary will take place on...

Concept design for the new Bethlehem Center community facility in Spartanburg

Spartanburg’s Bethlehem Center to Get $11 Million Upgrade

June 4, 2025

News Summary The Bethlehem Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is set for an $11 million investment aimed at constructing a modern facility to replace its current building. This initiative reflects...

Diverse law enforcement professionals in front of the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Spartanburg County to Hold Special Election for Sheriff

June 3, 2025

News Summary A special election for the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s position is scheduled following former Sheriff Chuck Wright’s resignation amidst controversies. Interim Sheriff Jeffrey Stephens will oversee the office until...

CRIME

South Carolina Revenge Porn Law

South Carolina Criminalizes Revenge Porn

June 17, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has enacted H.3049, making the non-consensual sharing of intimate images a felony offense. This new law includes severe penalties for offenders, addressing a significant gap in...

Little River Party Shooting Scene

Mass Shooting at Memorial Day Weekend Party in Little River

June 14, 2025

News Summary A mass shooting during a Memorial Day weekend party in Little River left at least ten individuals wounded, including a police officer who accidentally shot himself. The incident...

Courtroom Justice

South Carolina Representative Charged with Child Exploitation

June 14, 2025

News Summary RJ May, a Republican representative in South Carolina, has been arrested on ten counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children. Using the alias ‘joebidennnn69’ on Kik, May...

Lancaster County Scene

Six Charged in Fatal Shooting of Lancaster County Woman

June 13, 2025

News Summary Authorities in South Carolina have charged six individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of Larisha Sharell Thompson, a 40-year-old from Lancaster County. Thompson’s body was discovered in...

Emergency responders at charter boat shooting scene

Mass Shooting on South Carolina Charter Boat Wounds 11

June 12, 2025

News Summary A shooting incident on a charter boat in Little River resulted in 11 individuals injured, including ten from gunfire. Authorities reported chaotic scenes as victims were rushed to...

Police officers investigating a crime scene in Spartanburg

Spartanburg Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Murder

June 12, 2025

News Summary Starshemah Jones, a 48-year-old Spartanburg resident, has been arrested on multiple charges including murder after a suspicious death investigation revealed a burned body in an apartment complex. The...

Emergency Response at Little River Shooting

Shooting Incident in Little River Injures at Least 10

June 11, 2025

News Summary A shooting during a Memorial Day weekend gathering in Little River left at least 10 people injured. The incident occurred shortly after a party boat docked, and the...

Dollar Tree Parking Lot Incident

Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After Violent Altercation

June 9, 2025

News Summary A 17-year-old juvenile has been charged with attempted murder in Bishopville, South Carolina, after allegedly hitting a 15-year-old with a vehicle during a violent confrontation at a Dollar...

Highway accident scene with emergency responders

Tragic Wrong-Way Crash Claims Three Lives in Spartanburg County

June 9, 2025

News Summary A severe collision on Interstate 85 in Spartanburg County resulted in the deaths of three individuals when a Honda sedan was driven the wrong way. The accident, which...

POLITICS

Alan Wilson Campaign Rally

Alan Wilson Announces Candidacy for South Carolina Governor

June 18, 2025

News Summary Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s four-term Republican attorney general, is set to announce his candidacy for the state’s open gubernatorial race in 2026. With a campaign launch scheduled in...

Diverse group discussing local election candidates in Spartanburg

Eight Candidates Compete for Spartanburg County Council Seat

June 18, 2025

News Summary In Spartanburg, South Carolina, eight candidates have entered the race for the vacant District 3 seat on the County Council following the resignation of former Councilman David Britt....

Little River Party Shooting Scene

Mass Shooting at Memorial Day Weekend Party in Little River

June 14, 2025

News Summary A mass shooting during a Memorial Day weekend party in Little River left at least ten individuals wounded, including a police officer who accidentally shot himself. The incident...

Courtroom Justice

South Carolina Representative Charged with Child Exploitation

June 14, 2025

News Summary RJ May, a Republican representative in South Carolina, has been arrested on ten counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children. Using the alias ‘joebidennnn69’ on Kik, May...

Emergency responders at charter boat shooting scene

Mass Shooting on South Carolina Charter Boat Wounds 11

June 12, 2025

News Summary A shooting incident on a charter boat in Little River resulted in 11 individuals injured, including ten from gunfire. Authorities reported chaotic scenes as victims were rushed to...

Police badge symbolizing investigation into Spartanburg County Sheriff

Spartanburg County Sheriff Faces Federal Investigation

June 10, 2025

News Summary Sheriff Chuck Wright of Spartanburg County is under federal investigation for alleged misuse of office, including ties to a county employee accused of spending work hours on personal...

Keishan Scott Campaign Victory

Keishan Scott Wins Special Election in South Carolina

June 9, 2025

News Summary Democrat Keishan Scott has made history by winning a special election for South Carolina House District 50, defeating Republican William Oden with over 70% of the votes. At...

Capital Punishment Debates

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad Amid Controversy

June 8, 2025

News Summary In a contentious execution, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, raising questions about the method’s humanity and procedural integrity. Mahdi, who was convicted of murdering an...

Community Participation in South Carolina Election

Keishan Scott Wins South Carolina House District 50

June 8, 2025

News Summary Keishan Scott, a 24-year-old Democrat, won a decisive victory in South Carolina’s House District 50 special election, securing 70% of the votes against Republican William Oden. This election...

SPORTS

Wilmington Blue Rocks in action during an extra innings game

Wilmington Blue Rocks Claim Victory in Extra Innings

June 12, 2025

News Summary In an exhilarating extra innings game, the Wilmington Blue Rocks defeated the Hub City Spartanburgers 6-5. This marks back-to-back extra innings matchups between the teams, with Wilmington improving...

Statue Unveiling for Women's Basketball Coach

Dawn Staley Signs Historic Contract Extension with Gamecocks

June 11, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley has signed a trailblazing $25.25 million contract extension, solidifying her position as the highest-paid coach in women’s basketball. The extension keeps her with the South Carolina...

Baseball game between Wilmington Blue Rocks and Hub City Spartanburgers

Wilmington Blue Rocks Triumph Over Hub City Spartanburgers

June 11, 2025

News Summary In a dramatic 11-inning opener, the Wilmington Blue Rocks secured a tight 2-1 victory against the Hub City Spartanburgers. Jackson Kent and Erik Tolman delivered stellar pitching performances,...

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...

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