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November 20, 2009

Report: Jury Clears Spartanburg Public Safety In Hostage Lawsuit

The owners of the store were seeking over $600,000 dollars for damages to the business on South Church Street.


November 19, 2009

Honea Path Rescue Squad Chief Resigns
Honea Path Rescue Squad Chief Resigns

News Channel 7 has learned that the Chief of the embattled Honea Path Rescue Squad has resigned.

900 Pound Man Dies - Family Wishes More Was Done
900 Pound Man Dies - Family Wishes More Was Done

Authorities in Greenwood County are investigating the death of a severely obese man

Report: The Oprah Winfrey Show To End In 2011
Report: The Oprah Winfrey Show To End In 2011

Oprah Winfrey’s production company says Winfrey will announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air.

Jurors Deliberating Fate Of “Three Hebrew Boys”
Jurors Deliberating Fate Of “Three Hebrew Boys”

Lawyers have given closing arguments in the case of three South Carolina men accused of bilking investors out of more than $80 million.

Accused Kidnapper Allegedly Assaulted, Strangled Slain 5-Year Old
Accused Kidnapper Allegedly Assaulted, Strangled Slain 5-Year Old

Police in North Carolina say a man already accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old girl also raped and asphyxiated her.

Trial Date Set For Howard Wells, Other Ex-Union County Officials

The former Union County Sheriff, former county supervisor, and former tax assessor face corruption-related charges.

Firefighter Pleas Guilty To Shooting At Bicyclist
Firefighter Pleas Guilty To Shooting At Bicyclist

A former Asheville firefighter pleaded guilty today after he shot at a bicyclist earlier this year.

Inmates on the Outside
Inmates on the Outside

Work release program in N.C. allows violent offenders to walk out of prison everyday; not so in S.C.

Big Blast Expected on I-40 Rockslide

On Friday, the upper part of the rock slide will be blasted bringing more rocks down onto the interstate.

Eighth Grader Charged After Fight On Anderson School Bus
Eighth Grader Charged After Fight On Anderson School Bus

Captain Daryl Loftis with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office says there was a fight between two 8th grade girls on the bus which resulted in one of them being taken by ambulance to the hospital.

Ingles Stores Will Prohibit Salvation Army Bell Ringers

One sound will be noticeably absent this holiday season from Ingles stores - Salvation Army bell ringers.

SC Education Department to Hold Workshop for Charter School Applicants
SC Education Department to Hold Workshop for Charter School Applicants

The South Carolina Department of Education will conduct a free workshop for individuals or groups interested in applying to open a charter school.

H1N1 Shots to Begin in School District of Pickens County Monday
H1N1 Shots to Begin in School District of Pickens County Monday

On Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24, four DHEC teams will move across the School District of Pickens County, administering H1N1 vaccinations in elementary schools.  4195 students and staff members will be vaccinated.

Four Arrested In Connection Withh Macon County Breakins

The series of thefts included Churches, victims, vehicles, businesses and mailboxes.

Fountain Inn Elementary School No Longer on Lockdown

Fountain Inn Elementary School is no longer under lockdown.

Why You May Want to Switch Your Cell Phone Plan
Why You May Want to Switch Your Cell Phone Plan

No contract, unlimited minutes… all for a low price. We break down great deals coming out of the cell phone wars

Greenville Deputies Investigating Burglary

Deputies say they were chasing the suspect when he ran into a home on Williamsburg Drive by kicking the door open.

Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Manager Charged in Embezzlement Case
Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Manager Charged in Embezzlement Case

Sheriff’s Office manager Kathleen Taylor is charged with embezzling $505,500.

FAA Says Flight Computers Working Again
FAA Says Flight Computers Working Again

Flights across the country, including at GSP International Airport, are delayed Thursday because of an FAA computer problem that has been repaired.

New Veterans Care Center To Open in Spartanburg
New Veterans Care Center To Open in Spartanburg

The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center will open a new facility in Spartanburg and begin seeing patients on November 23.

Ethics Commission Finds Probable Cause Governor Sanford Violated Ethics Laws
Ethics Commission Finds Probable Cause Governor Sanford Violated Ethics Laws

The commission will decide if Governor Sanford will face criminal charges or possible removal from office.

Report: Narcotics Stolen From Spartanburg Regional, Nurse Arrested
Report: Narcotics Stolen From Spartanburg Regional, Nurse Arrested

Emily Kay Desrocker, 28, of Woodruff is charged with two counts of theft of a controlled substance.


November 18, 2009

Local Reaction To Gov. Sanford Ethics Report

NewsChannel 7 polled some local politicians and citizens

Anderson Deputies Raid Jockey Lot For Counterfeits

Anderson County deputies have busted nearly a dozen vendors at the Jockey Lot for selling counterfeit merchandise.

Special Election Set For Vacated Clemson City Council Seat
Special Election Set For Vacated Clemson City Council Seat

A special election will be held to decide who will fill the vacated seat of former Clemson city councilwoman Elouise James, according to our coverage partners at the Anderson Independent-Mail.

Ex-Union County Clerk Charged With Embezzling Over $200,000
Ex-Union County Clerk Charged With Embezzling Over $200,000

Former Union County Clerk Brad Morris turned himself in Tuesday evening on charges of misconduct in office and embezzlement of public funds.

SC Secretary of State Releases List Of The Angels and Scrooges of Charities
SC Secretary of State Releases List Of The Angels and Scrooges of Charities

The South Carolina Secretary of State’s office has issued it’s annual “Angels and Scrooges” list. What we found about where your money is going may surprise you.

Bill Could Eliminate Texting While Driving in South Carolina

In less than two weeks those driving in North Carolina will no longer be able to text while driving and South Carolina may be a step closer to doing that same thing.

Laurens Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Strangulation Death
Laurens Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Strangulation Death

A man charged with murdering his girlfriend in Laurens County was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday.

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