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Detectives catch woman attempting to deposit 2 fraudulent checks at an Anderson County bank
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — The Anderson County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday the arrest of a woman for forgery and financial credit card theft. On June 29, deputies with ACSO responded to a forgery in progress after a woman attempted to deposit two fraudulent checks at a bank on South Main Street in Anderson, South Carolina. The bank realized this was not the woman's first attempt at deception.
Fourth of July protest planned at Sen. Graham's home in support of Palestinians
SENECA, S.C. (WCIV) — The Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) is planning a protest at Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) home in Seneca on July 4 in support of Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war enters its ninth month. They plan to gather at Graham's home to protest the senator's...
Dumpster fire broke out behind Powdersville business due to fireworks, fire department says
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. — The Powdersville Fire Department was called to put out a dumpster fire involving fireworks. On Thursday, July 4, just before 4 a.m., Station 7 was dispatched after reports of a dumpster fire at a business on Highway 153. According to the PFD, the proximity of the...
Local experts weigh in as dengue cases surge across country, rise in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is a public health emergency in the United States as cases of dengue fever soar. The World Health Organization defines dengue as a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to humans, most common in tropical and subtropical climates. As of May, there have been...
Coroner make positive identification of victim after SUV catches fire on South Carolina interstate
The coroner in Laurens County, South Carolina on Wednesday released the name of a man killed in an interstate crash over the weekend. Coroner Ashley Rushton said she positively identified the victim of the Saturday evening crash as Steven Campbell, 56, of Fountain Inn. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said...
Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill on Wednesday to discuss what could happen if Biden chooses to step aside. Hill…
Carolinas' heat standards for the workplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The heat continues to be a significant cause for concern in the country. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from these extreme temperatures. The proposal would require employers to provide drinking water and rest breaks when the combined...
Florida woman arrested for smuggling several kilos of cocaine into South Carolina, deputies say
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested a Florida woman for trafficking cocaine into South Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on I-95 north near the 163 mile marker. During...
Law Enforcement in South Carolina plans to crackdown on drunk drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With the 4th of July just a day away law enforcement in the Upstate is amping up their presence on the highway. The Spartanburg Police Department said they are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on impaired driving awareness through education and high-visibility enforcement.
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