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South Carolina teen participated in ‘Zoom bombing’ ring, federal indictment says
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – A Spartanburg teenager was one of a group of people who repeatedly logged into virtual public meetings to shout racial slurs and make threats to public officials, according to a federal indictment. In May, federal investigators filed a criminal complaint against Mohammad Amr Alashemi, aka...
Drier Wednesday ahead of overnight storms
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - We get a brief break from the storms during the day Wednesday. But the storms return overnight and through the rest of the week. Wednesday brings a little bit of a break, at least through the daylight hours. We start off dry with just an isolated rain chance during the day. The storm chances ramp up during the evening hours and stay elevated overnight into the early hours of Thursday. With the lower rain chances, temperatures are able to soar once again into the upper 80s to around 90 in the Upstate. It’s still very humid so feels like temperatures are in the upper 90s.
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
SC first responders receive mental health check-ins from peers with new program
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A new program is giving first responders across the Palmetto State access to mental health services on demand. The new initiative is the South Carolina Peer Connect App. It connects first responders to trained team members and resources that can help them if they need support. The SC Peer Connect […]
Ranking Upstate's best DLs in 2024 South Carolina high school football season
With the South Carolina high school football season nearing its Aug. 23 kickoff of Week Zero, here's a look at rankings for the Upstate's best defensive linemen in the SCHSL. Eastside has two of the top players on the list in Jaquavious Dodd and Michael Posey. Here's our list from No. 7 to No. 1: ...
Tractor trailer catches fire on I-85
Firefighters from Piercetown and Hopewell responded to a tractor trailer fire Monday afternoon. The driver pulled the burning trailer into the southbound rest area along I-85 near the 23 mile marker. The trailer was loaded with chips and fruit juices. A QRV stood by as a precaution while firefighters extinguished blaze. (Photo by David Rogers)
2024 Pigskin preview: Christ Church Cavaliers
GREENVILLE, S.C. — After winning back-to-back 1A state championships, the Christ Church Cavaliers are moving up to 3A this year. With a new classification, expectations remain the same under head coach Quin Hatfield. "There is no complacency, still hungry. 'Hey, can these guys compete in 3A? Can they move...
South Carolina Coaches for Charity event held Tuesday night
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 15th annual South Carolina Coaches for Charity event was held Tuesday night at the North Charleston Convention Center. The event founded by Cheraw native and former Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry brings college football coaches together from across the state and helps raise funds for charities here in […]
CLEAR now offering TSA PreCheck enrollment at GSP Airport
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, announced Tuesday morning that it’s expanding its services at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport by adding TSA PreCheck enrollments. CLEAR, which has provided expedited screening services at GSP since June 2022, will now offer TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23. Airport officials said TSA […]
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