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Duke Energy: Path of new powerline selected in Spartanburg Co.
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Duke Energy has selected the route for a new power line in a rural Upstate community. The area impacted is located off Highway 417 in the Green Pond area of Spartanburg County. Duke Energy is planning to add transmission lines and a new substation to the area they said is rapidly […]
NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Police officer talks about moonshine bust 60 years ago
Macon County Sheriff's Office features story of 1960 moonshine bust. Right now. A battery loaded trailer is on fire. Sky Four over the scene. I'm Taniqua Penix here in Spartanburg. I'm going to give you what we know so far about the cause of this fire. Skies are clearing up a little bit over the weekend. After this week of rain, here's a map showing how far temperatures have risen over the past decade. The center of the train derailment is Star Iba. Very low, under 10 degrees. I'm Ray Llerena here with Anderson County. I'm going to give you the latest on the derailment after several cars rolled over near Belton. Now, let's start with breaking news tonight. Out of Spartanburg County. A battery loaded tractor trailer is on fire and firefighters are investigating. This is what happened this afternoon along Broadcast Drive in Spartanburg. We have Taniqua Penix here on scene. She's here with the latest from Taniqua live. Now, good evening. Nigel. Carol, the site at the GFL JB Transfer Station is now safe, but the deputy fire chief says the fire was quickly contained. But things were tense early this afternoon. Firefighters were called to a truck on fire Friday afternoon. It was probably carrying chemicals and batteries to the GFL landfill. They found some batteries. Uh, the type of batteries involved is still unknown. They're obviously hauling trash and dealing with unknowns. Uh, at this facility. I mean, there's a whole bunch of stuff that anyone could throw away. Deputy Chief Nicholas Ray says crews got the fire under control and the sanitation company was able to empty the trailer and no one was injured. People throw things out that they shouldn't. And when those things get compressed or overheated, they can sometimes cause spontaneous combustion. But in this case, they were very lucky. Today, the North Spartanburg Fire Department just received a new electric vehicle, fire blankets and electric vehicle nozzles. But the deputy says today's fire was put out the old-fashioned way. This is not an electric vehicle, so that equipment would not have been useful here. We used old-fashioned firefighting methods with hoses and water and a lot of manpower on a very hot day. This fire is still under investigation. Live from Spartanburg, Tanikua Penix WYFF News for Tanikua. Thank you. And breaking news from Greenville County tonight, one person has died in a crash. According to the coroner's office, the crash happened this afternoon on Reedy Fork Road near Old Hundred Road in Pelzer. One person died at the scene. No other details have been released. More breaking news. Sky 4 flew over a crash involving a Highway Patrol vehicle. This is the scene near White Horse Road at Farmans Golf Course. According to the officer, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating this crash. The officer involved was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK. Police have yet to say what led to the crash. Now, on to the weather forecast. Today we have the Super Doppler 4 crash live. We have live footage from Lawrence to Greenville. Our chief meteorologist, Chris Justice, with you now. Chris, will it be sunny over the weekend? It will be sunny. The storms will continue for about another six hours in the area. The storms have been continuing in the area and have been for most of this week. I've had a few days where the storms have passed around my yard. I could see them. I could hear them, but they never actually came to my yard. I'm sure many of you are feeling that today. Look at the heavy rains that are falling from town to town in Anderson Greenwood. Some of these rains are bringing very heavy rains in a short period of time to Star Princeton, Iowa. Then we're heading into Western North Carolina, which is mainly dry here. From here on out, it's going to be a dry weekend. Right now it's 86 degrees in Greenville and Spartanburg and 80 degrees in Asheville. With humidity, it will feel like 90+ degrees. We have a great weekend coming up. Here is the weather forecast for the next 12 hours. We can't rule out rain or storms, but overall, we are starting to dry out after a very wet week. In fact, Asheville got over 9 inches of rain, and Greenville got 2-3 inches by downtown and GSP. Now, I will map out the weather for the weekend hour by hour and let you know when the rain will return to the area. Thank you, Chris. South Carolina has had at least 40 train derailments in the last three years, including one that happened yesterday in Anderson County. The accident happened on the Belton-Honea Pass Highway, but how often do these types of accidents happen and where are they happening? I'm joined by Ray Lerena who will be reporting from Anderson County to tell you all about this. The overturned cars were righted early this morning, and workers could be seen throughout the day working to repair and replace the track where the derailed cars were located. SKY4 continues to work on repairing the five rail cars that derailed Thursday morning after the derailment in Anderson County. Railroad officials said three of the cars were loaded with ethanol, two of which overturned, and the other two were loaded with wood pulp. Unloading of the products loaded on the cars will begin today, but there are no concerns about spills or leaks. “The accident is still under investigation and we are working with both the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Scottish Railroad Service (SCORS) to determine the cause and to complete all required reporting requirements, as well as oversee repairs to the track,” Greenville & Western CEO Stephen Hawkins said in a statement. Greenville & Western has not had a derailment in the past three years, according to Federal Railroad Administration data. Officials say trains in the county run slow. Data shows trains run at speeds below 20 miles per hour, usually around 5 miles per hour. Anderson County has not had a derailment since 2021. There have been two in 2021 and five in the north in 2022. Greenville and Spartanburg counties don't have as many major events throughout the year that disrupt the community, because most derailments happen in rail yards. But officials say they're preparing for what could happen. They can go on the actual rail cars and learn about the different attachments to unload this product, or any kind of potential failure point. They may be doing that. So, from where you're standing right now, what kind of track repairs have workers done so far? Well, Carol, I just saw workers earlier using heavy equipment to lift, repair and dig up rails on the other side of this track, right behind me. And the cause of this derailment is still under investigation. This is Ray Lerena Wife News Four, broadcasting from Anderson County. Thank you. Ray. An upstate pharmacist has been convicted of illegally compounding radioactive drugs, according to the Department of Justice. Authorities say Richard Sherriff, 73, of Easley, pleaded guilty to adulterating drugs. Authorities say Sherriff operated a pharmacy that provided nuclear and radioactive medicines to health care facilities in the Greenville area. Sherriff is believed to have broken down the active ingredients in the medicines. Sherriff was placed on probation for two years. A 9-year-old boy who went missing in Durham, North Carolina has now been found safe and a person is in custody. An Amber Alert was issued for the boy last night, police said. He was last seen with 43-year-old Mariah King. Police say the boy has been found and is safe. King has been taken into custody. Tonight, the biggest names in country music will be gathering in Anderson for the Rock Country Music Festival. The festival will be held at the Sports and Entertainment Center. Sky 4 footage from earlier this week shows crews preparing the venue. Officials say 30,000 people are expected to visit the county for the festival, but people are already parking their RVs days before the music starts. County officials say the festival is expected to have an economic impact of about $27 million. Welcome to Fluor Field, which is sold out and ready to show off the magic of the Banana Ball. Firefighters and partygoers are getting ready to hit the road.
The real Rainbow Bridge at Spartanburg Humane Society
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Boy Scout troop helped build a real “rainbow bridge” for pet owners at the Spartanburg Humane Society. Eagle Scout Chaz Jabbour led the project to construct the colorful wooden bridge with Boy Scout Troop 1 at the animal shelter on Dexter Road.
Spartanburg City Council Approves Property Transfers for Affordable Single-Family Home Development
Spartanburg City Council recently approved transferring nine city-owned vacant properties to Oak and Ave Property Group, LLC, for the development of single-family homes. Intended as a measure to increase homeownership rates among the City’s low-to-moderate income residents, the homes will be sold to buyers at or below 80 percent of Spartanburg’s area median income ($60,150 for a family of four) under terms of the agreement.
Unlock Your Golf Potential with Tour Shaft Golf’s PXG Club Fittings
It is just about impossible to miss the golf sign that seems to float in the sky near Blackstock Road on the West side of Spartanburg,. Lon Hatcher wanted to make sure golfers could find his shop located at 300 East Blackstock Road and the sign has done its job.
Hub City Spartanburgers GM says Fifth Third Park construction on track for opening day
Fifth Third Park is on track for a grand opening with all aspects up and running. “Everyone speaks with high confidence that in April 2025, we will be opening a fully functional ballpark to the people of Spartanburg,” Hub City Spartanburgers General Manager Tyson Jeffers said this week. ...
Denny’s Makes 2 Executive Appointments
Spartanburg, S.C. — Denny’s Inc. has appointed two new executive leaders: Monigo G. Saygbay-Hallie, Ph.D. joins as executive vice president, chief people officer for Denny’s Corporation, effective August 5, and Patty Trevino joins as Denny’s senior vice president, chief brand officer, effective August 12. Saygbay-Hallie will...
PLAY BALL! Hub City Spartanburgers reveal Minor League Baseball affiliation
South Carolina’s newest professional baseball team now has a league affiliation. The Hub City Spartanburgers will compete in the High-A South Atlantic League upon its debut at Fifth Third Park in 2025...
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Cooler Weekend with Possible Showers
Columbia, SC – This weekend, South Carolina residents can expect a mix of weather conditions as temperatures drop slightly below average. A stray shower or storm is possible today, but otherwise, drier conditions are expected, with highs ranging from 87-90°F on Saturday and 88-91°F on Sunday. According...
Wofford hires new golf coach
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Wofford College has announced that Todd Eckstein has been named the new head coach of the men’s golf program. Eckstein joins the Terriers to lead the team after serving as the head coach of the High Point University men’s golf team for the past two seasons. “I’d like to thank President Samhat and […]
Spartanburg, South Carolina, businesses seeing less revenue without Panthers training camp
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Several businesses in the Upstate say they are seeing fewer customers walk in through doors compared to years past without the Carolina Panthers training camp. For decades, tens of thousands of people would descend on Spartanburg and Wofford College for training camp to see some of...
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