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One person is dead following a reported ambush of a Greenville Police Officer. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/greenville-police-officer-ambushed-suspect-dead-after-shootout/
January 11, 2026 at 11:28 AM
One person is dead following a reported ambush of a Greenville Police Officer. https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/greenville-police-officer-ambushed-suspect-dead-after-shootout/
A 7NEWS crew is on scene of a heavy police presence in Pickens County.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/heavy-police-presence-reported-in-pickens-county/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/heavy-police-presence-reported-in-pickens-county/
January 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM
A 7NEWS crew is on scene of a heavy police presence in Pickens County.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/heavy-police-presence-reported-in-pickens-county/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/heavy-police-presence-reported-in-pickens-county/
"It's just about belief," head coach Dave Canales said after a heartbreaking loss in the team's first home playoff game in years.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/we-can-play-with-anybody-panthers-lose-in-heartbreaking-fashion-in-teams-first-home-playoff-game-in-10-years/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/we-can-play-with-anybody-panthers-lose-in-heartbreaking-fashion-in-teams-first-home-playoff-game-in-10-years/
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
"It's just about belief," head coach Dave Canales said after a heartbreaking loss in the team's first home playoff game in years.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/we-can-play-with-anybody-panthers-lose-in-heartbreaking-fashion-in-teams-first-home-playoff-game-in-10-years/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/we-can-play-with-anybody-panthers-lose-in-heartbreaking-fashion-in-teams-first-home-playoff-game-in-10-years/
Bob Weir, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/bob-weir-grateful-dead-guitarist-and-founding-member-dies-at-78/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/bob-weir-grateful-dead-guitarist-and-founding-member-dies-at-78/
January 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Bob Weir, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/bob-weir-grateful-dead-guitarist-and-founding-member-dies-at-78/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/bob-weir-grateful-dead-guitarist-and-founding-member-dies-at-78/
The Greenville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/deadly-crash-reported-in-greenville-involving-pedestrian/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/deadly-crash-reported-in-greenville-involving-pedestrian/
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The Greenville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/deadly-crash-reported-in-greenville-involving-pedestrian/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/deadly-crash-reported-in-greenville-involving-pedestrian/
Did you miss the game? Pete Yanity has the highlights! College Sports Xtra Monday night at 7:30 on The CW62! https://www.wspa.com/sports/college-sports/ #WSPA #College #Basketball #CollegeBasketball
January 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Did you miss the game? Pete Yanity has the highlights! College Sports Xtra Monday night at 7:30 on The CW62! https://www.wspa.com/sports/college-sports/ #WSPA #College #Basketball #CollegeBasketball
The U.S. military on Saturday carried out “large-scale” strikes against ISIS militants in Syria, U.S. Central Command announced.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/us-launches-strikes-against-isis-targets-in-syria/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/us-launches-strikes-against-isis-targets-in-syria/
January 10, 2026 at 11:31 PM
The U.S. military on Saturday carried out “large-scale” strikes against ISIS militants in Syria, U.S. Central Command announced.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/us-launches-strikes-against-isis-targets-in-syria/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/us-launches-strikes-against-isis-targets-in-syria/
No injuries were reported Saturday after a train derailed near the KION North America plant off Highway 78 in South Carolina.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/crews-respond-to-train-derailment-near-highway-78-in-dorchester-county/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/crews-respond-to-train-derailment-near-highway-78-in-dorchester-county/
January 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
No injuries were reported Saturday after a train derailed near the KION North America plant off Highway 78 in South Carolina.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/crews-respond-to-train-derailment-near-highway-78-in-dorchester-county/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/crews-respond-to-train-derailment-near-highway-78-in-dorchester-county/
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office said they are on scene after a body was found in Chesnee.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/coroner-on-scene-after-body-found-in-chesnee/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/coroner-on-scene-after-body-found-in-chesnee/
January 10, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office said they are on scene after a body was found in Chesnee.
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/coroner-on-scene-after-body-found-in-chesnee/
DETAILS | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/coroner-on-scene-after-body-found-in-chesnee/
Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, a move that could save Americans tens of billions of dollars. https://www.wspa.com/news/national/ap-trump-pushes-a-1-year-10-cap-on-credit-card-interest-rates-and-banks-balk/
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, a move that could save Americans tens of billions of dollars. https://www.wspa.com/news/national/ap-trump-pushes-a-1-year-10-cap-on-credit-card-interest-rates-and-banks-balk/
Coroners have identified one of two victims found charred inside a Spartanburg County home.
Man charged after 2 found dead at Spartanburg Co. home
A man has been charged with murder after a person was found dead at a home in Spartanburg County.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Coroners have identified one of two victims found charred inside a Spartanburg County home.
Minneapolis police on Saturday said at least 30 people were detained during protests the night before after an immigration officer fatally shot an unarmed woman in her vehicle earlier this week.
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/minneapolis-police-detain-at-least-30-during-latest-protests/
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/minneapolis-police-detain-at-least-30-during-latest-protests/
January 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Minneapolis police on Saturday said at least 30 people were detained during protests the night before after an immigration officer fatally shot an unarmed woman in her vehicle earlier this week.
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/minneapolis-police-detain-at-least-30-during-latest-protests/
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/minneapolis-police-detain-at-least-30-during-latest-protests/
Deputies have located and arrested a woman accused of shooting at multiple people.
https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-wanted-for-firing-at-multiple-people-in-taylors-gcso/
https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-wanted-for-firing-at-multiple-people-in-taylors-gcso/
Woman arrested for firing at multiple people in Taylors: GCSO
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 37-year-old Shiquon Jamelia Barksdale who is wanted on an attempted murder charge.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Deputies have located and arrested a woman accused of shooting at multiple people.
https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-wanted-for-firing-at-multiple-people-in-taylors-gcso/
https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-wanted-for-firing-at-multiple-people-in-taylors-gcso/
The man photographed toting a lectern from the office of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is now running for local office in Florida, according to election records.
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/jan-6-lectern-guy-to-run-for-local-office-in-florida/
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/jan-6-lectern-guy-to-run-for-local-office-in-florida/
January 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The man photographed toting a lectern from the office of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is now running for local office in Florida, according to election records.
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/jan-6-lectern-guy-to-run-for-local-office-in-florida/
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/jan-6-lectern-guy-to-run-for-local-office-in-florida/
The countdown is on as early taxpayers await for the start of filing season Jan. 26, but there are some changes this year that experts say people should keep in mind to receive a fast, full refund. https://www.wspa.com/news/what-to-know-about-tax-changes-getting-the-maximum-refund-in-2026/
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The countdown is on as early taxpayers await for the start of filing season Jan. 26, but there are some changes this year that experts say people should keep in mind to receive a fast, full refund. https://www.wspa.com/news/what-to-know-about-tax-changes-getting-the-maximum-refund-in-2026/
The WNBA and its players' union weren't able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline, and now the league enters a “status-quo” period. https://www.wspa.com/news/ap-wnba-and-players-union-fail-to-reach-new-cba-negotiations-continue-without-extension/
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The WNBA and its players' union weren't able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline, and now the league enters a “status-quo” period. https://www.wspa.com/news/ap-wnba-and-players-union-fail-to-reach-new-cba-negotiations-continue-without-extension/
Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of the island, saying that Greenland’s future must be decided by its people.
https://www.wspa.com/news/ap-greenlands-party-leaders-firmly-reject-trumps-push-for-us-control-of-the-island/
https://www.wspa.com/news/ap-greenlands-party-leaders-firmly-reject-trumps-push-for-us-control-of-the-island/
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of the island, saying that Greenland’s future must be decided by its people.
https://www.wspa.com/news/ap-greenlands-party-leaders-firmly-reject-trumps-push-for-us-control-of-the-island/
https://www.wspa.com/news/ap-greenlands-party-leaders-firmly-reject-trumps-push-for-us-control-of-the-island/
President Trump laid into Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) with a “profanity-laced” phone call after she supported a Democratic-led war powers resolution over his actions in Venezuela.
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/trump-dials-collins-with-profanity-laced-rant-over-venezuela-war-powers-vote/
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/trump-dials-collins-with-profanity-laced-rant-over-venezuela-war-powers-vote/
January 10, 2026 at 1:11 PM
President Trump laid into Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) with a “profanity-laced” phone call after she supported a Democratic-led war powers resolution over his actions in Venezuela.
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/trump-dials-collins-with-profanity-laced-rant-over-venezuela-war-powers-vote/
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/trump-dials-collins-with-profanity-laced-rant-over-venezuela-war-powers-vote/
WEATHER IMPACT DAY TODAY! Our 7Weather Meteorologists have the latest update! https://www.wspa.com/weather/storms-to-bring-rain-wind-to-upstate-on-saturday-some-storms-could-be-severe/ #WSPA #Weather
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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
WEATHER IMPACT DAY TODAY! Our 7Weather Meteorologists have the latest update! https://www.wspa.com/weather/storms-to-bring-rain-wind-to-upstate-on-saturday-some-storms-could-be-severe/ #WSPA #Weather
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Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Friday questioned the “type of people” being recruited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after two shootings involving immigration authorities.https://www.wspa.com/news/former-dhs-secretary-worried-about-type-of-people-being-recruited-for-ice/
January 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Friday questioned the “type of people” being recruited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after two shootings involving immigration authorities.https://www.wspa.com/news/former-dhs-secretary-worried-about-type-of-people-being-recruited-for-ice/
The day Carolina Panthers fans have been waiting for for 10 years is finally here — a playoff game back at the Bank.
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/los-angeles-rams-vs-carolina-panthers-wild-card-preview/
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/los-angeles-rams-vs-carolina-panthers-wild-card-preview/
January 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
The day Carolina Panthers fans have been waiting for for 10 years is finally here — a playoff game back at the Bank.
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/los-angeles-rams-vs-carolina-panthers-wild-card-preview/
https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/los-angeles-rams-vs-carolina-panthers-wild-card-preview/
Fans of the Carolina Panthers and across the NFL have likely heard the Panthers' team motto of "Keep Pounding" at some point in their lives, but do you know the origin of the phrase?
What is the meaning of ‘Keep Pounding’ for the Carolina Panthers?
The phrase originates from one of the greatest Carolina Panthers of all time and one of the greatest linebackers of his era.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Fans of the Carolina Panthers and across the NFL have likely heard the Panthers' team motto of "Keep Pounding" at some point in their lives, but do you know the origin of the phrase?
In addition to prison time, May will be listed as a registered sex offender for the rest of his life, and will be ordered to pay $73,000 in restitution.
Ex-SC representative sentenced for child abuse material crimes
May will be formally sentenced to prison on January 14.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:42 AM
In addition to prison time, May will be listed as a registered sex offender for the rest of his life, and will be ordered to pay $73,000 in restitution.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 37-year-old Shiquon Jamelia Barksdale who is wanted on an attempted murder charge.
https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-wanted-for-firing-at-multiple-people-in-taylors-gcso/
https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-wanted-for-firing-at-multiple-people-in-taylors-gcso/
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 37-year-old Shiquon Jamelia Barksdale who is wanted on an attempted murder charge.
https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-wanted-for-firing-at-multiple-people-in-taylors-gcso/
https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-wanted-for-firing-at-multiple-people-in-taylors-gcso/