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Nashari Williams, a second-grade teacher at the School of Inquiry–Hodges Elementary, has been named a finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. https://www.wspa.com/news/upstate-teacher-named-finalist-in-state-competition/

Deputies searching for missing Upstate man with dementia Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office asked the public for information regarding a missing man.

Robert Hall was last seen near Cypress Lane in Anderson yesterday afternoon, officials said.

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Rutherford County authorities arrested a Spindale man on Wednesday, following a foot pursuit that led to the discovery of "trafficking-level" amounts of fentanyl. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/wnc-man-arrested-following-foot-chase-at-apartment-complex/ 

Dolly Parton attends Opening Day for Dollywood’s 2026 season Friday is opening day at Dollywood, and East Tennessee icon Dolly Parton is expected to be in attendance for the first day of the park’s 41st season.

There are several changes that guests may notice at the park this season.

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To celebrate the NCAA men's tournament games in Greenville, free weekend festivals will be held in downtown Greenville featuring food trucks, live music, and more.
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READ MORE: https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/free-festivals-to-celebrate-ncaa-tournament-in-greenville/ 

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A woman was charged with lottery fraud in Greenwood County, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/greenwood-woman-charged-with-lottery-fraud/ 

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The DPH reported  three new cases of measles since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases related to the Upstate Outbreak to 996.

DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/3-measles-cases-reported-in-upstate-outbreak-996-total/ 

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Sherman College of Chiropractic is holding a weekend event for families with kids to promote getting active and staying healthy. https://www.wspa.com/news/bike-raffle-kids-activities-highlight-sherman-college-of-chiropractic-kidventure/ 

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A former officer has filed a lawsuit against the Gaffney Police Department, alleging she was subjected to racial and sexual harassment. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/former-gaffney-officer-sues-city-for-alleged-discrimination-sexual-harassment/ 

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It’s not even two-and-a-half months into 2026, and we’re already on our second Friday the 13th. Well, get ready for another.

READ MORE | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/how-many-friday-the-13ths-can-we-expect-in-2026/

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An investigation is underway after an infant was reportedly found dead, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.

DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/deputies-investigating-infant-death-in-anderson-county/ 

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HAPPENING NOW | The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District is launching a food and personal essentials drive Friday to support federal employees. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/food-drive-taking-place-at-gsp-airport-to-support-federal-employees/ 

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NEW DETAILS | 7NEWS has learned that the suspect was previously charged in 2021 in a reckless driving incident involving a U-Haul in Anderson County. https://www.wspa.com/news/crime/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-newberry-county-car-chase/

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One person is dead after being hit by a train Thursday evening in Spartanburg County.

➡️ More details: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-being-hit-by-train-in-spartanburg-co/ 

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A big name in auto racing weighed in on the future of the Greenville-Pickens Speedway.

➡️ See what Dale Earnhardt Jr. had to say: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/dale-earnhardt-jr-weighs-in-on-future-of-greenville-pickens-speedway/ 

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It’s more than 650 miles from a place just outside New York City to Simpsonville, but one police officer is happy he made the journey. https://www.wspa.com/news/first-responder-friday-simpsonville-police-department-2/ 

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A ceremony remembering the lives lost to gun violence is slated to take place in Greenville Friday evening. https://www.wspa.com/news/fallen-angels-event-in-greenville-to-honor-gun-violence-victims-across-the-area/ 

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UPDATE | The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reopened the SC 133 bridge over Crowe Creek in Pickens County on Friday following a six-month replacement project. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/pickens-co-bridge-restored-six-months-after-collapsing/

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Iran launched multiple attacks early Friday on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia. https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/trump-threatens-iran-following-new-wave-of-attacks-4-confirmed-dead-in-kc-135-crash/ 

Students ‘render gunman no longer alive’ after campus shooting that killed 1, injured 2 Mohamed Jalloh, a man previously convicted of providing ISIL material support and released from prison in 2024, has been identified as the shooter at Old Dominion University Thursday morning. One p…

Mohamed Jalloh, a man previously convicted of providing ISIL material support and recently released from prison, has been identified by the FBI as the shooter who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University Thursday morning.

Spartanburg Regional, Aetna end negotiations, contracts to expire Negotiations between Spartanburg Regional and Aetna have stalled as a deadline quickly approaches that would leave many Upstate residents out of network with their healthcare provider.

Spartanburg Regional said they are no longer in negotiations with Aetna due to what they call a "sharp departure from standard Medicare payment practices."

Chipotle offering BOGO deal for customers ‘tatted like a Chipotle bag’ The term “tatted like a Chipotle bag” was inspired by Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine’s shirtless look at the 2019 NFL Super Bowl.

Chipotle is reviving its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" buy-one-get-one free deal this Friday.

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After receiving a request from Attorney General Alan Wilson for answers on increased utility bills, Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority detailed their purchase strategy and promises moving forward.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/gas-authority-explains-50-utility-bill-increase-to-ag-wilson/ 

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High fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran threaten to worsen affordability issues — and some economists are warning a prolonged conflict could pull the U.S. into a recession.

https://www.wspa.com/hill-politics/gas-price-surge-over-iran-hits-americans-already-struggling-with-affordability/ 

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The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame has announced its latest class of inductees, including Clemson alum Jerry Butler.

➡️ See the full class: https://www.wspa.com/sports/south-carolina-announces-2025-football-hall-of-fame/ 

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NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.

READ MORE | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/nasa-reveals-date-for-artemis-moon-rocket-launch-after-finishing-repairs/ 

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STOPPING FRAUD: Anderson County is launching a new alert system to give homeowners real-time notifications if someone files paperwork tied to their property.

➡️ Read more about the system: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/new-software-protects-upstate-property-owners-from-fraud/ 

PHOTOS: Car drives into Upstate hardware store Employees and patrons inside an Upstate hardware store escaped without injury when a car crashed through the building’s front door.

Pictures from inside the store show shelves knocked over, merchandise strewn about, and glass-littered floors.