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American Idol winner Phillip Phillips brings his high-energy show to downtown Spartanburg
American Idol winner Phillip Phillips takes Spartanburg by storm. Phillip Phillips performed at Morgan Square in Spartanburg on Thursday night. The crowd was full of energy as it welcomed American Idol winner and singer-songwriter Phillip Phillipsto Spartanburg’s landmark Morgan Square on Thursday night. Sisters Jenna Fawcett, 26, and Elysa Pettit, 28 of Spartanburg came to the concert. "We would watch American Idol on the television when he was on the show," Fawcett said. Both of us wanted the votes to come in so he would win. And now he is a star and here in Spartanburg! We really wanted to come see the show.
'It is a dream come true to win:' Ryan Gerard captures the BMW Charity Pro-Am championship
The first thing Ryan Gerard did when he won the BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Thornblade Club on Sunday was to turn to the staff and fans and give a thumbs-up and a big smile. On the last hole in the tournament, he carefully leaned down to place his ball, studied the hole, and knocked it to its destination to win the tournament by six shots.
The coworking trend is growing in Spartanburg. Here's why.
A former law office on Magnolia Street has been transformed into an on-trend flexible working environment. WorkLounge, a coworking space with private offices for lease, held its grand opening June 5. It is located in the former Turnipseed Law Firm, next door to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate - Spartanburg.
Incumbents defeated challengers in sheriff races in Greenville and Spartanburg counties
Greenville and Spartanburg County voters decided they wanted to keep most incumbents in office during the statewide primary on Tuesday, June 11. Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis defeated challenger Mike Fortner. In Spartanburg County, longtime Sheriff Chuck Wright defeated a challenge from Nick Duncan. Mike Ellis will become the new Greenville County Coroner...
Arrests Made After "Knock and Talk" in Rutherford County
Rutherford County -- On Tuesday, Sheriff's Office A.C.E. Team investigators initiated an investigation into 127 Hill Street Ext,. in Henrietta, following the receipt of information that substantial quantities of Fentanyl were discovered at the residence. Investigators conducted a knock-and-talk technique and obtained permission to search the residence. According to the...
Deputies: Woman was sent nude messages for months from Instacart shopper
BLACKSBURG, S.C. (WBTV) - An alleged fugitive from Cherokee County, S.C. was arrested in Gaston County after allegedly sexually harassing a woman he delivered groceries to through Instacart for almost three months. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Alan Craig Parker delivered groceries to the home of a woman...
Thank You for Your Service, Brian Johnson
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – In 2001, Brian Johnson was a senior in high school when the twin towers came down. “And just like most Americans in shock, confusion… anger hit,” Johnson recounted as he spoke with 7NEWS. “And so I thought, this might be an opportunity to serve my country and help support the efforts down range.”
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