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Police: Armed teen assaults man, steals truck at Upstate college

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The Greenville Police Department is investigating after reports of an armed robbery at an Upstate college.

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Trump moves to 'build that wall' with Mexico, curb refugees Video included

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President Donald Trump moved aggressively to tighten the nation's immigration controls Wednesday, signing executive actions to jumpstart construction of a U.S.-Mexico border wall and cut federal grants for immigrant-protecting "sanctuary cities." More>>

Deputies: Duo arrested in NC with 485 grams of meth

Tony Lee Stanfield and Tammy Denise Kinsey (Source: Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Office) Tony Lee Stanfield and Tammy Denise Kinsey (Source: Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Office)
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Two suspects from Georgia were arrested on Wednesday by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office due to possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine, according to deputies.

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Danny Ford, fmr. Pendleton mayor among possible contenders for SC Senate

Former Clemson coach Danny Ford (file/FOX Carolina) Former Clemson coach Danny Ford (file/FOX Carolina)
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In a Senate vacancy left by Senator Kevin Bryant's ascension to lieutenant governor, several leaders in the Upstate have expressed interest in the position.

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Upstate painter and WWII veteran earns SC's highest honor Video included

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The South Carolina Senate presented the Order of the Palmetto to an Upstate veteran.

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Anderson Co. standoff ends with suspect in custody

Anderson police involved in standoff on US 29 Bypass North (FOX Carolina/ Jan. 25, 2017) Anderson police involved in standoff on US 29 Bypass North (FOX Carolina/ Jan. 25, 2017)
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Anderson police and the Anderson County SWAT team were involved in a standoff at a home on Highway 29 North Bypass Wednesday morning, according to Lt. Tony Tilley.

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Showers Wednesday night, colder air moves in Video included

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A chance for showers will lead to colder temperatures toward late in the week. The coats, gloves and hats will be back in full force! 

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Coroner: Elderly man dies more than month after rear-ending garbage truck

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The Greenville County Coroner's Office said a man has died six weeks after a crash.

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Greenville officers in friendly competition for donations to Special Olympics

Officers cheered on the team at the Special Olympics basketball game (Source: Greenville Police Dept. website) Officers cheered on the team at the Special Olympics basketball game (Source: Greenville Police Dept. website)
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The Greenville Police Department is participating in a fundraising campaign to support the Special Olympics.

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Oconee Co. deputies arrest man after break-in, larceny

Rodney Lee Camp (Source: Oconee Co. Sheriff's Office) Rodney Lee Camp (Source: Oconee Co. Sheriff's Office)
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A 29 year-old-man was arrested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office on charges of burglary and larceny, according to deputies.

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New playspace to open in Spartanburg thanks to $2,000 grant prize

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Spartanburg was selected as a winner in the Play-Everywhere Challenge, a $1 million national competition that awards innovate ideas to make play easy available and fun for kids and families across the U.S., according to the City of Spartanburg. 

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Report: Man arrested after exposing self, groping maid at Upstate hotel

Eddie Bell (Source: Spartanburg Co. Detention) Eddie Bell (Source: Spartanburg Co. Detention)
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The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office said a suspect is in custody after the sexual assault of a woman on Tuesday.

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Deputies searching for suspect after Laurens Co. stabbing

Deputies looking for suspect after a stabbing at Laurens Co. (Jan. 25, 2017/FOX Carolina) Deputies looking for suspect after a stabbing at Laurens Co. (Jan. 25, 2017/FOX Carolina)
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Laurens County deputies are searching for a suspect after a stabbing Tuesday in the Cross Hill community.

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Deputies: Armed suspects kicked down door of Upstate home, robbed victim

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The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a home invasion on Wednesday.

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Clemson police say live WWII grenade found under tree

Live WWII grenade found in Clemson (Source: Clemson PD) Live WWII grenade found in Clemson (Source: Clemson PD)
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The Clemson Police Department said they are often dispatched to unusual scenes, but a recent call led to a startling discovery.

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Coroner: 1 dead after head-on collision in Cherokee Co.

Troopers responded to fatal crash at Cherokee Co. (Jan. 24, 2017/FOX Carolina) Troopers responded to fatal crash at Cherokee Co. (Jan. 24, 2017/FOX Carolina)
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The coroner was called to the scene of a head-on collision in Cherokee County on Tuesday.

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Deputies: Mother arrested for child neglect after calling 911, claiming baby was poisoned

Chelsea Brown (Courtesy: Spartanburg Co. Sheriff's Office) Chelsea Brown (Courtesy: Spartanburg Co. Sheriff's Office)
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A mother faces multiple charges and a 7-month-old boy was placed in emergency protective custody Sunday after deputies said the mother placed the child at unreasonable risk of harm.

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City council passes land purchase resolution for new $200M development in downtown Greenville

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The City Council passed on Tuesday the resolution to purchase land worth 4 million dollars for the development of Camperdown Project in Greenville.

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VP Mike Pence administers oath of UN Ambassador Nikki Haley

Former SC. Governor Nikki Haley was sworn in as US Ambassador Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill (Jan. 25, 2017)

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Greenville Co. seeking proposals to rebuild, further develop County Square, surrounding properties

Aerial look at the 37 acres that can be developed (Greenville County) Aerial look at the 37 acres that can be developed (Greenville County)
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Greenville County is seeking proposals from real estate developers to redevelop the county government complex and surrounding county-owned properties.

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Butch Trucks, a founding member of Allman Brothers Band, dies at 69

Butch Trucks (Wikimedia Commons) Butch Trucks (Wikimedia Commons)
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A founding member of the Allman Brothers Band has died. Rolling Stone reports that drummer Butch Trucks died Tuesday at age 69. 

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Warm Wednesday, showers arrive late Video included

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A brief warm-up comes for Wednesday before colder air dives in for the rest of the week. This will lead to a very cold weekend and chance for snow in the mountains. 

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Troopers: Driver charged after killing pedestrian, fleeing scene

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The Laurens County coroner said a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night.

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Popular bluegrass band performing in the Upstate

The Little Roy and Lizzy Show (Courtesy: Facebook) The Little Roy and Lizzy Show (Courtesy: Facebook)
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The Little Roy and Lizzy Show will be hosting a Bluegrass concert in Pendleton on Friday.

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Trump to reveal Supreme Court pick next Thursday

President Donald Trump is expected to announce his Supreme Court picks Thursday, February 2, 2017. (AP Photos) President Donald Trump is expected to announce his Supreme Court picks Thursday, February 2, 2017. (AP Photos)

President Donald Trump says he will reveal his Supreme Court pick next Thursday. 

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Two years later, no arrests in Greenville teen's shooting death

Cobey Smith (Courtesy: family) Cobey Smith (Courtesy: family)
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An anti-violence group is planning a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening two mark the second anniversary of the unsolved shooting death of a Greenville teen. 

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Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen makes stop at Upstate soup kitchen

The Love Kitchen in Greer (FOX Carolina/ Feb. 29, 2016) The Love Kitchen in Greer (FOX Carolina/ Feb. 29, 2016)
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The Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen will return to the Upstate on Wednesday. 

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Nikki Haley says goodbye to SC

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Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is saying goodbye to South Carolina after being confirmed as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations by the US Senate on Tuesday in a vote of 96-4. 

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McMaster becomes 117th governor of South Carolina Video included

Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster will now assume the governor's seat. (Source: WIS) Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster will now assume the governor's seat. (Source: WIS)
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Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster became the 117th governor of South Carolina after Gov. Nikki Haley resigned following her confirmation as the next United States Ambassador to the United States.

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City launches One Spartanburg: What it will bring to the area

One Spartanburg. One Spartanburg.
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January 24th is a day that will go down in Spartanburg history. It's the day an initiative called One Spartanburg was created after five years of planning.

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Fentanyl now a concern for K9 units

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When Sgt. Douglas Wannemacher of the Greenville County Sheriff's office deploys his partner Rick, he never knows what his nose will find. 

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Greer Police seek help locating transaction card fraud suspect

William Casey Wagner (Source: Greer PD) William Casey Wagner (Source: Greer PD)
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The Greer Police Department is asking for assistance tracking down a suspect wanted for financial transaction card fraud, reports say.

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Sen. Leatherman resigns from Pro Tempore position Video included

Sen. Hugh Leatherman Sr. (Source: SC Legislature online) Sen. Hugh Leatherman Sr. (Source: SC Legislature online)
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In a statement released Tuesday evening, Senator Hugh Leatherman submitted his resignation as President Pro Tempore from the South Carolina Senate. 

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Hendersonville victim offers $6,000 reward to find break-in suspects

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The victim of a breaking and entering that occurred at Triple Creek Drive is offering a $6,000 for the person or persons responsible of the crimes, according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. 

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Man wanted by 3 Upstate law enforcement agencies arrested after Anderson Co. chase

James Thaddeus Robinson (Source: Anderson County Sheriff's Office) James Thaddeus Robinson (Source: Anderson County Sheriff's Office)
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A wanted man was taken into custody following an early morning chase in Anderson County Tuesday, deputies said.

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Pickens High football field named after late Coach Bill Isaacs

Coach Bill Isaacs (Source: Pickens HS) Coach Bill Isaacs (Source: Pickens HS)
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Officials at a Pickens County high school are honoring one of their own by naming the football field after a former football coach.

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Gov. Nikki Haley confirmed by Senate as next UN ambassador Video included

Gov. Nikki Haley cruised to confirmation to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. (Source: WIS) Gov. Nikki Haley cruised to confirmation to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. (Source: WIS)
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was overwhelmingly confirmed as the next United States ambassador to the United Nations in a Senate vote.

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Rep. Chris Corley resigns following indictment on CDV charges Video included

Rep. Chris Corley (Source: Aiken County) Rep. Chris Corley (Source: Aiken County)
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A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives indicted on a domestic violence charge has resigned. 

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  • Trump moves to 'build that wall' with Mexico, curb refugees

    Trump moves to 'build that wall' with Mexico, curb refugees

    Wednesday, January 25 2017 5:41 PM EST2017-01-25 22:41:44 GMT

    President Donald Trump will begin rolling out executive actions on immigration Wednesday, beginning with steps to tighten border security, including his proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. 

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    President Donald Trump moved aggressively to tighten the nation's immigration controls Wednesday, signing executive actions to jumpstart construction of a U.S.-Mexico border wall and cut federal grants for immigrant-protecting "sanctuary cities."More >
  • Senators says Trump promoting 'culture of fear'

    Senators says Trump promoting 'culture of fear'

    US Senator Edward Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, spoke during a news conference (Alex Brandon/Associated Press)US Senator Edward Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, spoke during a news conference (Alex Brandon/Associated Press)

    WA dozen senators have sent a letter to President Donald Trump accusing him of promoting a "culture of fear among federal employees" that may prevent workers from completing their mission to openly serve the American public.

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    WA dozen senators have sent a letter to President Donald Trump accusing him of promoting a "culture of fear among federal employees" that may prevent workers from completing their mission to openly serve the American public.

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  • Hawaii Rep. Gabbard says she met with Syria's Assad

    Hawaii Rep. Gabbard says she met with Syria's Assad

    Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, stands for a ceremonial photo with Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, left, in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol after the new 113th Congress convened on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Washington.Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, stands for a ceremonial photo with Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, left, in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol after the new 113th Congress convened on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Washington.

    Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she met with Syrian President Bashar Assad during a recent trip to the war-torn country. Appearing on CNN, the Hawaii Democrat says there is no possibility for a viable peace agreement in Syria unless Assad is part of the conversation. Gabbard says, "Whatever you think about President Assad, the fact is that he is the president of Syria."

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    Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she met with Syrian President Bashar Assad during a recent trip to the war-torn country. Appearing on CNN, the Hawaii Democrat says there is no possibility for a viable peace agreement in Syria unless Assad is part of the conversation. Gabbard says, "Whatever you think about President Assad, the fact is that he is the president of Syria."

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    Powerball jackpot stands at $170M

    The Powerball jackpot stands at $170 million with a $103 million cash payout. Click to check today's numbers from the South Carolina Education Lottery.

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    Click to check today's numbers.

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