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A spider bite may be nothing to blink at, but for one North Carolina man, it led to a much more serious diagnosis that gave him only days to live.
Spider bite leads to leukemia diagnosis for North Carolina man
What started as a relatively simple spider bite quickly transpired into a diagnosis that gave a man only days to live.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A spider bite may be nothing to blink at, but for one North Carolina man, it led to a much more serious diagnosis that gave him only days to live.
The following chains have confirmed that most (if not all) of their locations will be open for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this week:
https://www.wspa.com/news/list-which-restaurants-are-open-for-new-years-eve-day/
https://www.wspa.com/news/list-which-restaurants-are-open-for-new-years-eve-day/
December 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The following chains have confirmed that most (if not all) of their locations will be open for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this week:
https://www.wspa.com/news/list-which-restaurants-are-open-for-new-years-eve-day/
https://www.wspa.com/news/list-which-restaurants-are-open-for-new-years-eve-day/
State officials reported on Tuesday 20 new cases of measles have been confirmed since last Friday and that three people with measles required hospitalization due to complications of the disease.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/20-new-measles-cases-confirmed-in-upstate-three-hospitalized/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/20-new-measles-cases-confirmed-in-upstate-three-hospitalized/
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
State officials reported on Tuesday 20 new cases of measles have been confirmed since last Friday and that three people with measles required hospitalization due to complications of the disease.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/20-new-measles-cases-confirmed-in-upstate-three-hospitalized/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/20-new-measles-cases-confirmed-in-upstate-three-hospitalized/
Multiple hospital systems across the Upstate and Western North Carolina have implemented visitor restrictions effective immediately due to a surge in infections, including influenza and COVID-19.
Upstate, WNC hospitals implement visitor restrictions due to surge in respiratory illnesses
(WSPA) — Multiple hospital systems across the Upstate and Western North Carolina have implemented visitor restrictions effective immediately due to a surge in infections, including influenza …
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December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Multiple hospital systems across the Upstate and Western North Carolina have implemented visitor restrictions effective immediately due to a surge in infections, including influenza and COVID-19.
South Carolina drivers will soon begin receiving a new license plate when they renew their vehicle registration.
‘Where the Revolutionary War was won’ new SC license plate design coming in 2026
Related video: Prison to production: SC inmates build plates, signs (WSPA) – South Carolina drivers will soon begin receiving a new license plate when they renew their vehicle registration. S…
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December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
South Carolina drivers will soon begin receiving a new license plate when they renew their vehicle registration.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Inspired by family! Join Kelci O’Donnell weeknights at 10 PM on The CW62 and 11 PM on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/author/kelci-odonnell/ #WSPA #KelciODonnell
NEW DETAILS | The sheriff's office has provided an investigation timeline after a man's body was found in Lake Hartwell Monday. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-reported-missing-found-dead-in-lake-hartwell/
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
NEW DETAILS | The sheriff's office has provided an investigation timeline after a man's body was found in Lake Hartwell Monday. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-reported-missing-found-dead-in-lake-hartwell/
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office announced the agency arrested fourteen defendants on thirty-five separate charges in early December.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/14-arrested-in-upstate-drug-investigations/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/14-arrested-in-upstate-drug-investigations/
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office announced the agency arrested fourteen defendants on thirty-five separate charges in early December.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/14-arrested-in-upstate-drug-investigations/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/14-arrested-in-upstate-drug-investigations/
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's assistance in identifying an individual attempting to break into a home in the Reidville-Duncan area.
WATCH HERE | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-seen-on-camera-attempting-to-break-in-spartanburg-co-home/
WATCH HERE | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-seen-on-camera-attempting-to-break-in-spartanburg-co-home/
December 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's assistance in identifying an individual attempting to break into a home in the Reidville-Duncan area.
WATCH HERE | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-seen-on-camera-attempting-to-break-in-spartanburg-co-home/
WATCH HERE | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-seen-on-camera-attempting-to-break-in-spartanburg-co-home/
COMING SOON | Changes to liquor liability laws in South Carolina will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, potentially easing the financial burden on local bars and restaurants. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/new-liquor-liability-laws-to-take-effect-new-years-day/
December 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
COMING SOON | Changes to liquor liability laws in South Carolina will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, potentially easing the financial burden on local bars and restaurants. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/new-liquor-liability-laws-to-take-effect-new-years-day/
A traffic stop led to a drug arrest during the holiday week in Oconee County. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-following-traffic-stop-in-oconee-co-2/
December 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A traffic stop led to a drug arrest during the holiday week in Oconee County. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-following-traffic-stop-in-oconee-co-2/
NEW THIS MORNING | A death investigation is underway after a missing person was found deceased in Lake Hartwell. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-reported-missing-found-dead-in-lake-hartwell/
December 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NEW THIS MORNING | A death investigation is underway after a missing person was found deceased in Lake Hartwell. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-reported-missing-found-dead-in-lake-hartwell/
Head Coach Dabo Swinney announced that Garrett Riley and Mickey Conn will not return to Clemson’s coaching staff in 2026.
Clemson parts ways with offensive coordinator, Garrett Riley as well as Safeties coach, Mickey Conn
CLEMSON, S.C. (Clemson SID) — Head Coach Dabo Swinney announced today that Garrett Riley and Mickey Conn will not return to Clemson’s coaching staff in 2026. Full comments from Swinney on the perso…
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December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Head Coach Dabo Swinney announced that Garrett Riley and Mickey Conn will not return to Clemson’s coaching staff in 2026.
Following her massively successful Renaissance World Tour and the Cowboy Carter Tour, Beyoncé is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes.
Beyoncé hits a new high note as she officially becomes a billionaire
Beyoncé now becomes the fifth musician to hold that title, joining husband Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Following her massively successful Renaissance World Tour and the Cowboy Carter Tour, Beyoncé is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes.
Temperatures have changed quickly from just a few days ago, but strong winds have been the bigger issue as they have knocked out power across parts of the Upstate.
https://www.wspa.com/news/wild-winds-sweep-the-upstate-knock-out-power/
https://www.wspa.com/news/wild-winds-sweep-the-upstate-knock-out-power/
December 30, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Temperatures have changed quickly from just a few days ago, but strong winds have been the bigger issue as they have knocked out power across parts of the Upstate.
https://www.wspa.com/news/wild-winds-sweep-the-upstate-knock-out-power/
https://www.wspa.com/news/wild-winds-sweep-the-upstate-knock-out-power/
Spartanburg Water said some customers may notice an unusual taste or odor in their water, but officials say it remains safe to drink and use.
https://www.wspa.com/news/unusual-smell-and-taste-reported-in-spartanburg-water-what-to-know/
https://www.wspa.com/news/unusual-smell-and-taste-reported-in-spartanburg-water-what-to-know/
December 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Spartanburg Water said some customers may notice an unusual taste or odor in their water, but officials say it remains safe to drink and use.
https://www.wspa.com/news/unusual-smell-and-taste-reported-in-spartanburg-water-what-to-know/
https://www.wspa.com/news/unusual-smell-and-taste-reported-in-spartanburg-water-what-to-know/
The parents of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin were victims of the large house fire in Stanley Sunday night.
https://www.wspa.com/news/nascars-denny-hamlins-father-killed-mother-critically-hurt-in-gaston-county-house-fire/
https://www.wspa.com/news/nascars-denny-hamlins-father-killed-mother-critically-hurt-in-gaston-county-house-fire/
December 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The parents of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin were victims of the large house fire in Stanley Sunday night.
https://www.wspa.com/news/nascars-denny-hamlins-father-killed-mother-critically-hurt-in-gaston-county-house-fire/
https://www.wspa.com/news/nascars-denny-hamlins-father-killed-mother-critically-hurt-in-gaston-county-house-fire/
State officials are highlighting a trend of preventable disease outbreaks across the Upstate region in recent years.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/officials-upstate-has-experienced-23-preventable-disease-outbreaks-in-five-years/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/officials-upstate-has-experienced-23-preventable-disease-outbreaks-in-five-years/
December 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
State officials are highlighting a trend of preventable disease outbreaks across the Upstate region in recent years.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/officials-upstate-has-experienced-23-preventable-disease-outbreaks-in-five-years/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/officials-upstate-has-experienced-23-preventable-disease-outbreaks-in-five-years/
As the winter season fully kicks in, it’s expected that people across the country will get sick. Except this time, a new variant of the influenza virus has sounded the alarm — and earned the nickname “super flu.”https://www.wspa.com/news/super-flu-cases-rising-across-us-what-to-know/
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As the winter season fully kicks in, it’s expected that people across the country will get sick. Except this time, a new variant of the influenza virus has sounded the alarm — and earned the nickname “super flu.”https://www.wspa.com/news/super-flu-cases-rising-across-us-what-to-know/
Lawmakers will return to the statehouse in less than a month, but South Carolina leaders are already outlining an agenda for the 2026 legislative session.
https://www.wspa.com/news/south-carolina-lawmakers-set-2026-legislative-session-agenda/
https://www.wspa.com/news/south-carolina-lawmakers-set-2026-legislative-session-agenda/
December 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Lawmakers will return to the statehouse in less than a month, but South Carolina leaders are already outlining an agenda for the 2026 legislative session.
https://www.wspa.com/news/south-carolina-lawmakers-set-2026-legislative-session-agenda/
https://www.wspa.com/news/south-carolina-lawmakers-set-2026-legislative-session-agenda/
An Ohio mother is suing a nuclear plant for the death of her 19-year-old daughter.
Ohio mom alleges radiation led to daughter’s death, sues revived nuclear plant
It’s just the latest lawsuit that blames the uranium plant for illness or death.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
An Ohio mother is suing a nuclear plant for the death of her 19-year-old daughter.
A dozen of the iconic swans that live in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, have died in recent days of an unknown cause, leading officials to suspect that bird flu is to blame.
https://www.wspa.com/news/12-swans-die-suddenly-at-florida-lake-cause-unknown/
https://www.wspa.com/news/12-swans-die-suddenly-at-florida-lake-cause-unknown/
December 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A dozen of the iconic swans that live in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, have died in recent days of an unknown cause, leading officials to suspect that bird flu is to blame.
https://www.wspa.com/news/12-swans-die-suddenly-at-florida-lake-cause-unknown/
https://www.wspa.com/news/12-swans-die-suddenly-at-florida-lake-cause-unknown/
Authorities on Monday identified two pilots who died after their helicopters collided midair in southern New Jersey.
Pilots killed after helicopters collided in New Jersey identified as friends who often met for breakfast
The pair often met for breakfast at a cafe near the crash site.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Authorities on Monday identified two pilots who died after their helicopters collided midair in southern New Jersey.
December 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A man has been arrested in connection to an incident which caused the death of a toddler.
Man arrested in shooting death of Upstate 2-year-old
Related video: 2-year-old shot, dies at hospital in Union UNION, S.C. (WSPA) – A man has been arrested in connection to an incident which caused the death of a toddler. According to reports f…
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December 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A man has been arrested in connection to an incident which caused the death of a toddler.