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The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is one step closer to a major transformation after Greenville County Council approved the first pieces of a multi-million-dollar funding plan.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:59 AM
The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is one step closer to a major transformation after Greenville County Council approved the first pieces of a multi-million-dollar funding plan.
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Jesse Jackson will be remembered for the way he helped, loved, and brought people together ─ and all of that started in Greenville.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Jesse Jackson will be remembered for the way he helped, loved, and brought people together ─ and all of that started in Greenville.
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Racing and wrestling! Stream on WSPA+ for FREE on Roku, Apple Tv, Fire Tv and Samsung! https://www.wspa.com/plus/ #WSPA #Streaming
All Access with Pete Yanity
Pro Wrestling Turbo
All Access with Pete Yanity
Pro Wrestling Turbo
February 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Racing and wrestling! Stream on WSPA+ for FREE on Roku, Apple Tv, Fire Tv and Samsung! https://www.wspa.com/plus/ #WSPA #Streaming
All Access with Pete Yanity
Pro Wrestling Turbo
All Access with Pete Yanity
Pro Wrestling Turbo
A Florida man is accused of attacking a teenage boy who was visiting for the Daytona 500, according to reports.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM
A Florida man is accused of attacking a teenage boy who was visiting for the Daytona 500, according to reports.
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The proposed AI data center is closer to becoming a reality after Spartanburg County council members approved its second reading at Monday's county council meeting.
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READ WHAT RESIDENTS HAD TO SAY: https://www.wspa.com/news/spartanburg-county-gives-second-approval-to-project-spero/
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February 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The proposed AI data center is closer to becoming a reality after Spartanburg County council members approved its second reading at Monday's county council meeting.
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READ WHAT RESIDENTS HAD TO SAY: https://www.wspa.com/news/spartanburg-county-gives-second-approval-to-project-spero/
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Four people have been arrested after a February 10 shooting at Stephens County High School was determined to be gang-related.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Four people have been arrested after a February 10 shooting at Stephens County High School was determined to be gang-related.
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Filing taxes? Listen up! Tonight at 11 on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/diane-lees-here-to-help/ #WSPA #Taxes #TaxSeason
February 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Filing taxes? Listen up! Tonight at 11 on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/diane-lees-here-to-help/ #WSPA #Taxes #TaxSeason
Defense attorneys argued Tuesday that Scott Spivey sparked a high-speed chase and pointed a gun at several people before he was fatally shot 3 years ago.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Defense attorneys argued Tuesday that Scott Spivey sparked a high-speed chase and pointed a gun at several people before he was fatally shot 3 years ago.
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The department said that additional DNA found at the residence is also being analyzed.
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/no-dna-hit-from-glove-found-near-nancy-guthries-house-sheriff/
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/no-dna-hit-from-glove-found-near-nancy-guthries-house-sheriff/
February 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The department said that additional DNA found at the residence is also being analyzed.
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/no-dna-hit-from-glove-found-near-nancy-guthries-house-sheriff/
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/no-dna-hit-from-glove-found-near-nancy-guthries-house-sheriff/
Elbert County Emergency Services said 78-year-old Annie Tisdale, who lives in Abbeville, was last seen leaving her home Saturday, Feb. 14 around 5 p.m.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/sc-woman-with-dementia-reported-missing-in-georgia/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/sc-woman-with-dementia-reported-missing-in-georgia/
February 17, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Elbert County Emergency Services said 78-year-old Annie Tisdale, who lives in Abbeville, was last seen leaving her home Saturday, Feb. 14 around 5 p.m.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/sc-woman-with-dementia-reported-missing-in-georgia/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/sc-woman-with-dementia-reported-missing-in-georgia/
A 51-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges in Greenville.
Man sentenced in Upstate drug investigation
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A 51-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges in Greenville. Ronald Charles Collin…
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February 17, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A 51-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges in Greenville.
Meet Pickens County School Resource Officer Brandon Haman! First Responder Friday with Fred Cunningham! Friday morning 5-9 on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/first-responder-friday/ #WSPA #FirstResponders #Pickens #SRO #SchoolResourceOfficer
February 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Meet Pickens County School Resource Officer Brandon Haman! First Responder Friday with Fred Cunningham! Friday morning 5-9 on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/first-responder-friday/ #WSPA #FirstResponders #Pickens #SRO #SchoolResourceOfficer
Here’s what we may see coming up in the world of credit cards.
5 credit card trends to watch for in 2026
Here’s what we may see coming up in the world of credit cards.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Here’s what we may see coming up in the world of credit cards.
Marc Goldstein, a man who is said to have early signs of dementia, was reported missing Tuesday morning in Jackson County.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-with-early-signs-of-dementia-reported-missing-in-nc/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-with-early-signs-of-dementia-reported-missing-in-nc/
February 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Marc Goldstein, a man who is said to have early signs of dementia, was reported missing Tuesday morning in Jackson County.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-with-early-signs-of-dementia-reported-missing-in-nc/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-with-early-signs-of-dementia-reported-missing-in-nc/
TikTok faces backlash as new ownership and updated terms and conditions spark widespread disapproval among users. Many threaten to leave the app and delete accounts. https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/tiktoks-new-2026-policies-explained-why-thousands-of-users-say-they-are-leaving/
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
TikTok faces backlash as new ownership and updated terms and conditions spark widespread disapproval among users. Many threaten to leave the app and delete accounts. https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/tiktoks-new-2026-policies-explained-why-thousands-of-users-say-they-are-leaving/
A Greenville man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/upstate-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-crime-3/
February 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
A Greenville man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/upstate-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-crime-3/
Actor Shia LaBeouf, who is in New Orleans for Mardi Gras celebrations, has been arrested by the New Orleans Police Department.
➡️ DETAILS: https://www.wspa.com/entertainment-news/transformers-actor-shia-labeouf-arrested-during-mardi-gras-celebration/
➡️ DETAILS: https://www.wspa.com/entertainment-news/transformers-actor-shia-labeouf-arrested-during-mardi-gras-celebration/
February 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Actor Shia LaBeouf, who is in New Orleans for Mardi Gras celebrations, has been arrested by the New Orleans Police Department.
➡️ DETAILS: https://www.wspa.com/entertainment-news/transformers-actor-shia-labeouf-arrested-during-mardi-gras-celebration/
➡️ DETAILS: https://www.wspa.com/entertainment-news/transformers-actor-shia-labeouf-arrested-during-mardi-gras-celebration/
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains without funding, air travel nationwide has been impacted.
Here’s how the DHS shutdown is impacting air travel, TSA
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains without funding, air travel nationwide has been impacted.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains without funding, air travel nationwide has been impacted.
The sheriff's office said they were called to a home in the Ellenboro area after a pig "broke in" and appeared to be searching for snacks.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/bacon-and-entering-runaway-pig-breaks-into-nc-home/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/bacon-and-entering-runaway-pig-breaks-into-nc-home/
February 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The sheriff's office said they were called to a home in the Ellenboro area after a pig "broke in" and appeared to be searching for snacks.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/bacon-and-entering-runaway-pig-breaks-into-nc-home/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/bacon-and-entering-runaway-pig-breaks-into-nc-home/
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is seeking mentors like you to spend time with children in our area and make a life-changing impact. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/ymca-of-western-nc-recruiting-mentor-for-summer-fall-training-in-april/
February 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is seeking mentors like you to spend time with children in our area and make a life-changing impact. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/ymca-of-western-nc-recruiting-mentor-for-summer-fall-training-in-april/
New episodes and a new show! Stream on WSPA+ for FREE on Roku, Apple Tv, Fire Tv and Samsung! https://www.wspa.com/plus/ #WSPA #Streaming
Fred the Show with Fred Cunningham
Olivia On Purpose with Olivia Donnelly
Here to Help with Diane Lee and Gordon Dill
Fred the Show with Fred Cunningham
Olivia On Purpose with Olivia Donnelly
Here to Help with Diane Lee and Gordon Dill
February 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
New episodes and a new show! Stream on WSPA+ for FREE on Roku, Apple Tv, Fire Tv and Samsung! https://www.wspa.com/plus/ #WSPA #Streaming
Fred the Show with Fred Cunningham
Olivia On Purpose with Olivia Donnelly
Here to Help with Diane Lee and Gordon Dill
Fred the Show with Fred Cunningham
Olivia On Purpose with Olivia Donnelly
Here to Help with Diane Lee and Gordon Dill
Governor Henry McMaster announced that he will direct the flags over the Capitol to be lowered to honor the legacy and memory of Greenville native and civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson. https://www.wspa.com/news/sc-flags-to-be-lowered-in-honor-of-rev-jesse-jackson/
February 17, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Governor Henry McMaster announced that he will direct the flags over the Capitol to be lowered to honor the legacy and memory of Greenville native and civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson. https://www.wspa.com/news/sc-flags-to-be-lowered-in-honor-of-rev-jesse-jackson/
Tax return confusion cleared up! Tonight at 11 on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/diane-lees-here-to-help/ #WSPA #Taxes #TaxSeason
February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Tax return confusion cleared up! Tonight at 11 on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/diane-lees-here-to-help/ #WSPA #Taxes #TaxSeason
A Greenville man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine. https://www.wspa.com/news/upstate-man-sentenced-for-drug-trafficking/
February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A Greenville man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine. https://www.wspa.com/news/upstate-man-sentenced-for-drug-trafficking/