Posted: Mar 27, 2020 / 12:52 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 27, 2020 / 10:47 PM EDTCOLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental announced during a news conference Friday afternoon four additional deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 13.According to DHEC, the patients — who were all elderly and had underlying health conditions — were from Richland, Kershaw, Greenville and Florence counties.DHEC also said they are investigating 86 additional cases of COVID-19.“Three previously reported cases were determined during case investigations to be residents...…Posted: Mar 27, 2020 / 12:52 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 27, 2020 / 10:47 PM EDTCOLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental announced during a news conference Friday afternoon four additional deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 13.According to DHEC, the patients — who were all elderly and had underlying health conditions — were from Richland, Kershaw, Greenville and Florence counties.DHEC also said they are investigating 86 additional cases of COVID-19.“Three previously reported cases were determined during case investigations to be residents...WW…

Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 01:35 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 24, 2020 / 10:41 AM EDTCOLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) – Governor Henry McMaster announced an order to close non-essential, close-contact businesses, venues, and activities in South Carolina.The closure includes barber shops, hair salons, nail salons, spas, bingo halls, tattoo facilities, and other entertainment venues.The executive order goes into effect at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 1.READ:South Carolina also reported four more deaths and 158 new cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.The total number of coronavirus-related deaths has now risen to 22...…Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 01:35 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 24, 2020 / 10:41 AM EDTCOLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) – Governor Henry McMaster announced an order to close non-essential, close-contact businesses, venues, and activities in South Carolina.The closure includes barber shops, hair salons, nail salons, spas, bingo halls, tattoo facilities, and other entertainment venues.The executive order goes into effect at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 1.READ:South Carolina also reported four more deaths and 158 new cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.The total number of coronavirus-related deaths has now risen to 22...WW…

Posted: Aug 3, 2020 / 10:52 AM EDTUpdated: Aug 3, 2020 / 10:52 AM EDTCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 4,000 student laptops are missing in one South Carolina school district and officials say they will soon have to turn the matter over to police.Greenville County’s public school district has been trying to recover the Chromebooks, valued at almost $1.2 million, since June.Greenville County Schools spokesman Tim Waller told The Post and Courier that initially 4,992 machines were missing.Recovery efforts, he said, turned up another 800 and families reported that an additional 208 were lost or...…Posted: Aug 3, 2020 / 10:52 AM EDTUpdated: Aug 3, 2020 / 10:52 AM EDTCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 4,000 student laptops are missing in one South Carolina school district and officials say they will soon have to turn the matter over to police.Greenville County’s public school district has been trying to recover the Chromebooks, valued at almost $1.2 million, since June.Greenville County Schools spokesman Tim Waller told The Post and Courier that initially 4,992 machines were missing.Recovery efforts, he said, turned up another 800 and families reported that an additional 208 were lost or...WW…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Paid poll workers are needed across South Carolina ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.Many volunteers are worried about the coronavirus pandemic, leaving election officials scrambling to find enough poll managers to make sure the election runs without issue.Officials say they are focused on protecting the health of its poll managers and are taking steps to ensure a safer voting environment for everyone.If you are selected, you will be provided with special COVID-19 training for social distancing and maintaining sanitary conditions in your polling place.You could...…SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Paid poll workers are needed across South Carolina ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.Many volunteers are worried about the coronavirus pandemic, leaving election officials scrambling to find enough poll managers to make sure the election runs without issue.Officials say they are focused on protecting the health of its poll managers and are taking steps to ensure a safer voting environment for everyone.If you are selected, you will be provided with special COVID-19 training for social distancing and maintaining sanitary conditions in your polling place.You could...WW…

Posted: Oct 21, 2020 / 01:23 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 21, 2020 / 02:07 PM EDTEDITOR’S NOTE: A correction was made to the charges that he pleaded guilty to in court.SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A South Carolina pastor pleaded guilty in General Sessions court Thursday two assault charges, according to court documents.7 News previously reported Lorenzo Renard Washington, 49, of Lexington, was arrested after a Dorman High School student reported that a member of the booster club assaulted her on January 22 in a concession stand on the school’s campus during an after hours event, according to the...…Posted: Oct 21, 2020 / 01:23 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 21, 2020 / 02:07 PM EDTEDITOR’S NOTE: A correction was made to the charges that he pleaded guilty to in court.SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A South Carolina pastor pleaded guilty in General Sessions court Thursday two assault charges, according to court documents.7 News previously reported Lorenzo Renard Washington, 49, of Lexington, was arrested after a Dorman High School student reported that a member of the booster club assaulted her on January 22 in a concession stand on the school’s campus during an after hours event, according to the...WW…

Posted: Mar 3, 2021 / 05:55 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 3, 2021 / 06:31 AM ESTSALISBURY, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Video emerged showing a Salisbury K-9 handler apparently scolding his dog for exiting the police cruiser, but what he did after is now being investigated.The video shows the officer clip the dog’s leash onto its collar and swing the dog over his shoulder before he slammed the animal into the car. He then appears to hit the dog. Other officers are heard saying there are no witnesses.Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes wasn’t taking questions at Tuesday’s news conference, so FOX 46...…Posted: Mar 3, 2021 / 05:55 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 3, 2021 / 06:31 AM ESTSALISBURY, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Video emerged showing a Salisbury K-9 handler apparently scolding his dog for exiting the police cruiser, but what he did after is now being investigated.The video shows the officer clip the dog’s leash onto its collar and swing the dog over his shoulder before he slammed the animal into the car. He then appears to hit the dog. Other officers are heard saying there are no witnesses.Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes wasn’t taking questions at Tuesday’s news conference, so FOX 46...WW…

Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 03:47 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 11:23 PM ESTSPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A 37-year-old Greer man is facing federal charges in connection with the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.According to an arrest warrant, William Robert Norwood III faces four charges in connection with the capitol riot including knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol Grounds, obstruction of justice/congress and theft of government property.In a criminal complaint, prosecutors accuse...…Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 03:47 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 11:23 PM ESTSPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A 37-year-old Greer man is facing federal charges in connection with the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.According to an arrest warrant, William Robert Norwood III faces four charges in connection with the capitol riot including knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol Grounds, obstruction of justice/congress and theft of government property.In a criminal complaint, prosecutors accuse...WW…

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Posted: Mar 8, 2021 / 03:41 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 8, 2021 / 03:41 PM ESTWASHINGTON (WNCN) — Joe Biden will deliver his first primetime address as president on Thursday, commemorating one year since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the nation.White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced the president’s intentions in her daily press briefing Monday.“The president will deliver his first prime time address to commemorate the one year anniversary of the COVID–19 shutdown on Thursday. He will discuss the many sacrifices the American people have made over the last year and the...…Posted: Mar 8, 2021 / 03:41 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 8, 2021 / 03:41 PM ESTWASHINGTON (WNCN) — Joe Biden will deliver his first primetime address as president on Thursday, commemorating one year since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the nation.White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced the president’s intentions in her daily press briefing Monday.“The president will deliver his first prime time address to commemorate the one year anniversary of the COVID–19 shutdown on Thursday. He will discuss the many sacrifices the American people have made over the last year and the...WW…

Posted: Aug 18, 2020 / 05:32 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 18, 2020 / 05:38 PM EDTSPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — The political battle between Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison continues to heat up as the November election approaches.Graham on Tuesday visited Spartanburg to announce two new endorsements: pro-life groups South Carolina Citizens for Life and the Susan B. Anthony List. Graham also touted endorsements from the NFIB and Chamber of Commerce in a one-on-one interview with 7News after his spech.During the event, Graham also took time to draw contrast...…Posted: Aug 18, 2020 / 05:32 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 18, 2020 / 05:38 PM EDTSPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — The political battle between Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison continues to heat up as the November election approaches.Graham on Tuesday visited Spartanburg to announce two new endorsements: pro-life groups South Carolina Citizens for Life and the Susan B. Anthony List. Graham also touted endorsements from the NFIB and Chamber of Commerce in a one-on-one interview with 7News after his spech.During the event, Graham also took time to draw contrast...WW…