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Informing you about your weather! Join Malachi Rodgers weeknights at 10 PM on The CW62 and 11 PM on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/author/malachi-rodgers/ #WSPA #WSPAMalachiRodgers
December 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Informing you about your weather! Join Malachi Rodgers weeknights at 10 PM on The CW62 and 11 PM on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/author/malachi-rodgers/ #WSPA #WSPAMalachiRodgers
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died. She was 35.
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died. She was 35.
Two people have been charged for the death of an 18-month-old girl in Union County. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/two-charged-in-death-of-union-toddler/
December 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Two people have been charged for the death of an 18-month-old girl in Union County. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/two-charged-in-death-of-union-toddler/
BREAKING UPDATE: The Spartanburg Police Department has arrested a man on a murder charge after his roommate died from injuries sustained in a fight two months earlier.
https://www.wspa.com/news/mans-death-in-august-investigated-as-homicide-coroner/
https://www.wspa.com/news/mans-death-in-august-investigated-as-homicide-coroner/
December 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
BREAKING UPDATE: The Spartanburg Police Department has arrested a man on a murder charge after his roommate died from injuries sustained in a fight two months earlier.
https://www.wspa.com/news/mans-death-in-august-investigated-as-homicide-coroner/
https://www.wspa.com/news/mans-death-in-august-investigated-as-homicide-coroner/
A veteran New York jazz group said on Monday it will not perform at The Kennedy Center on New Year's Eve. https://www.wspa.com/news/jazz-group-cancels-kennedy-center-shows-on-nye-after-donald-trumps-name-added-to-building/
December 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A veteran New York jazz group said on Monday it will not perform at The Kennedy Center on New Year's Eve. https://www.wspa.com/news/jazz-group-cancels-kennedy-center-shows-on-nye-after-donald-trumps-name-added-to-building/
An Upstate man and inmate at the Turbeville Correctional Institution was found dead Tuesday morning.
https://www.wspa.com/news/upstate-man-found-dead-at-turbeville-prison-homicide-investigation/
https://www.wspa.com/news/upstate-man-found-dead-at-turbeville-prison-homicide-investigation/
December 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
An Upstate man and inmate at the Turbeville Correctional Institution was found dead Tuesday morning.
https://www.wspa.com/news/upstate-man-found-dead-at-turbeville-prison-homicide-investigation/
https://www.wspa.com/news/upstate-man-found-dead-at-turbeville-prison-homicide-investigation/
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office and Spartanburg Police Department are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in August, 2025.
https://www.wspa.com/news/mans-death-in-august-investigated-as-homicide-coroner/
https://www.wspa.com/news/mans-death-in-august-investigated-as-homicide-coroner/
December 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office and Spartanburg Police Department are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in August, 2025.
https://www.wspa.com/news/mans-death-in-august-investigated-as-homicide-coroner/
https://www.wspa.com/news/mans-death-in-august-investigated-as-homicide-coroner/
While healthy people may be able to fight off the infection on their own, the fungus can be deadly in the health care settings where it spreads, where people are often sick and vulnerable.
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/superbug-hits-27-states-heres-where-the-deadly-fungus-is-spreading/
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/superbug-hits-27-states-heres-where-the-deadly-fungus-is-spreading/
December 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
While healthy people may be able to fight off the infection on their own, the fungus can be deadly in the health care settings where it spreads, where people are often sick and vulnerable.
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/superbug-hits-27-states-heres-where-the-deadly-fungus-is-spreading/
https://www.wspa.com/news/national/superbug-hits-27-states-heres-where-the-deadly-fungus-is-spreading/
Firefighters recovered the body of Erica Fox on Saturday in Santa Cruz County, after witnesses in the area reported seeing a shark with a human body in its mouth.
https://www.wspa.com/news/body-of-triathlete-killed-in-suspected-shark-attack-recovered-biologist-says-incident-was-likely-a-mistake/
https://www.wspa.com/news/body-of-triathlete-killed-in-suspected-shark-attack-recovered-biologist-says-incident-was-likely-a-mistake/
December 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Firefighters recovered the body of Erica Fox on Saturday in Santa Cruz County, after witnesses in the area reported seeing a shark with a human body in its mouth.
https://www.wspa.com/news/body-of-triathlete-killed-in-suspected-shark-attack-recovered-biologist-says-incident-was-likely-a-mistake/
https://www.wspa.com/news/body-of-triathlete-killed-in-suspected-shark-attack-recovered-biologist-says-incident-was-likely-a-mistake/
The fire department said one person was evaluated on scene by EMS for burns on their hands, but was not taken to the hospital.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/one-injured-in-fire-at-biltmore-estate-winery/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/one-injured-in-fire-at-biltmore-estate-winery/
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The fire department said one person was evaluated on scene by EMS for burns on their hands, but was not taken to the hospital.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/one-injured-in-fire-at-biltmore-estate-winery/
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/one-injured-in-fire-at-biltmore-estate-winery/
UPDATE | The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office has identified the person and determined that no criminal act occurred. https://www.wspa.com/news/man-seen-on-camera-attempting-to-break-in-spartanburg-co-home/
December 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
UPDATE | The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office has identified the person and determined that no criminal act occurred. https://www.wspa.com/news/man-seen-on-camera-attempting-to-break-in-spartanburg-co-home/
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/
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
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/
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/