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Have a shopping strategy! Holiday Shopping Guide with Diane Lee tonight at 11 on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/diane-lees-here-to-help/  #WSPA #Christmas #Shopping #ChristmasShopping #HolidayShopping #Saving #Budget #OnABudget
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
President Trump’s criminal prosecution in Georgia suddenly moved to its end Wednesday, as the prosecutor who took over the case announced he will not move forward.
Prosecutor drops Trump’s criminal case in Georgia
President Trump’s criminal prosecution in Georgia suddenly moved to its end Wednesday, as the prosecutor who took over the case announced he will not move forward.&nbs…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Natalie Parmenter, known online as “Miss Natalie,” hosts a free 30-minute lesson every weekday at 8:30 a.m. on her YouTube channel. She launched the livestream last Monday after seeing reports of widespread immigration sweeps across Charlotte.
Former CMS teacher launches free online lessons amid student absence surge
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reported higher-than-usual student absences after Border Patrol agents arrived in Charlotte, and a former CMS teacher has launched a free online lesson to help student…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Newly released bodycam footage is providing more insight into an encounter officers had with Decarlos Brown months before he was charged in a deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood.
New bodycam shows mental-health warnings months before deadly Charlotte light-rail stabbing
Bodycam footage released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shows an encounter with Decarlos Brown months before he was charged in a deadly light rail stabbing, in which officers found …
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November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Three guns were recovered from an abandoned car near the scene of a reported shooting in Spartanburg early Wednesday morning.
Car found abandoned, guns recovered following shooting in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Three guns were recovered from an abandoned car near the scene of a reported shooting in Spartanburg early Wednesday morning. According to a report from Spartanburg…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A brewery and restaurant with locations in Asheville and Swannanoa will close at the end of this year.
Western NC brewery announces closure
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A brewery and restaurant with locations in Asheville and Swannanoa will close at the end of this year. In a post on social media, Terra Nova Beer Company announced it…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The U.S. military's partnership with Scouting America may end as Defense secretary criticizes the group for promoting diversity and inclusion.
Scouts ‘surprised and deeply saddened’ by Hegseth’s proposal to cut ties
Scouting America responded on Tuesday to a reported memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to cut ties with the organization, saying it was “surprised and disappointed” by the potential p…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Sellers are pulling listings amid weak demand, with many homes sitting unsold for months
Sellers taking homes off the market at fastest pace in nearly a decade
Nearly 85,000 sellers yanked their homes off the market in September — the highest level for that month in eight years.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Buy now or wait? Holiday Shopping Guide with Diane Lee tonight at 11 on 7NEWS! https://www.wspa.com/diane-lees-here-to-help/  #WSPA #Christmas #Shopping #ChristmasShopping #HolidayShopping #Saving #Budget #OnABudget
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Trump administration on Monday asked a federal court to overturn a Biden-era rule limiting deadly soot pollution.
EPA asks court to overturn Biden-era limits on deadly soot pollution
The Trump administration on Monday asked a federal court to overturn a Biden-era rule limiting deadly soot pollution. In a court filing, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) argued that the&nb…
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company's products may have been contaminated.
All ByHeart baby formula may be contaminated with botulism bacteria: Tests
At least 31 babies in 15 states who consumed ByHeart formula have been sickened in the outbreak that began in August.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
HERE TO HELP: These seven digital hacks may help you the best deals with holiday shopping.
Holiday Shopping Guide: Top 7 online tools to help you save
In part two of our three-part holiday shopping series, 7NEWS Here to Help wants to make sure you have all the digital advantages you need to score the very best deals.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
AAA recently reported that 26% of South Carolinians plan to take more holiday vacations this year.
Ahead of the holidays, GSP airport expects 7% increase in travelers
As Thanksgiving approaches, travel is expected to surge, as AAA reported that 26% of South Carolinians plan to take more holiday vacations this year.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
ICYMI: Search and rescue teams located a woman and her three grandchildren who were reported missing while hiking in a state park on Monday.
Woman, grandchildren found safe after going missing at Caesars Head State Park
Search teams have located a woman and her three grandchildren who had been reported missing while hiking in a state park on Monday.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Trump told reporters he was talking with Democrats about health care, but when asked who specifically, he would not say.
Trump says he’d ‘rather not’ extend Affordable Care Act subsidies
President Trump on Tuesday said he would prefer not to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year, but acknowledged it may be necessary to reach an agreement…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Reid’s representative told PEOPLE that “Tara is recovering and asks for privacy during this traumatic time.”
Actress Tara Reid hospitalized after hotel incident, claims drugging
The “American Pie” actress says she believes she ingested a drink that may have been tampered with
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The offer is available for dine-in only and is valid one time per TSA employee during the promotional period.
TSA employees can get free meals from Church’s Texas Chicken during holiday travel rush
“They show up early, work long hours, and help ensure that everyone gets where they’re going safely.”
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November 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Detectives said they are working with metal recycling businesses in North Carolina and other states to identify potential suspects, as well as tracking the stolen goods.
Deputies: Copper, construction material thefts on the rise in Buncombe Co.
Detectives said they are working with metal recycling businesses in North Carolina and other states to identify potential suspects, as well as tracking the stolen goods.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
President Trump’s plan to send “a dividend of at least $2,000,” funded by tariff revenue, to millions of Americans has received more pushback after Republican Senator Ron Johnson (Wis.) said the U.S. “can’t afford” it.

The thing is, recent analyses show Johnson may be right.

Senator says US ‘can’t afford’ $2K tariff checks: Is he right?
You may like the idea of getting a $2,000 dividend, but many lawmakers are hoping the revenue goes elsewhere.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office said they are searching for a man who is wanted on multiple charges, including attempted murder.
Man wanted on attempted murder charge, more, in Oconee Co.
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for a man who is wanted on multiple charges, including attempted murder. Deputies are searching f…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The Campbell’s Co. said Tuesday it has placed one of its executives on leave while it investigates claims that he made racist comments and mocked the company’s products and customers in an audio recording.
Campbell’s IT chief on leave after lawsuit claims he said company’s food is for ‘poor people’
The Campbell’s Co. said Tuesday it has placed one of its executives on leave while it investigates claims that he made racist comments and mocked the company’s products and customers in an audio re…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
New federal student-loan rules could make it harder for South Carolina nursing students to afford graduate programs, raising concerns among health officials about the state’s growing nursing shortage.
New loan rules cut federal aid for South Carolina nursing students
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – New federal student-loan rules could make it harder for South Carolina nursing students to afford graduate programs, raising concerns among health officials about the …
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November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office said that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing at this time.
Child in ‘critical condition’ after Upstate BB gun shooting: Deputies
The shooting took place near Heatherbrook Drive in Lyman.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
7NEWS AT 5:00: A shooting took the life of a teenager and harmed another victim at a Spartanburg County apartment complex on Monday evening.
Teen killed in shooting at Spartanburg Co. apartments
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A shooting took the life of a teenager and harmed another victim at a Spartanburg County apartment complex on Monday evening. Monday night, crime scene tape …
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The charges stemmed from incidents reported between 2016 and 2020.
Former manager of NC restaurant tied to Jonas Brothers pleads guilty to larceny
The former manager of Nellie’s Southern Kitchen in Belmont pleaded guilty this month to larceny by an employee after years of financial investigations tied to the restaurant.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM