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People Gather To Pray Amid Killing Spree

More than 100 people came together Friday night at Restoration Church in Gaffney to pray for strength as a serial killer remains on the loose.

BREAKING: New Sketch Of Suspected Serial Killer Released

A new sketch of a suspected serial killer that has struck through the heart of the Cherokee County community has been revealed.

Piedmont Boy Loses Hand, Possibly Legs After Fireworks Accident

Fifteen year old Ryan Stancell has lost his hand and most likely have to have both legs amputated after a fireworks accident Thursday night.

Sheriff: “Yes We Have A Serial Killer” - Murders Rock Cherokee County

More than 100 officers and deputies are working overtime in Cherokee County to solve crimes

Cherokee County Community Reacts to Serial Killer on the Loose

Dozens of law enforcement officers are watching the streets and manning checkpoints Friday night while residents live in constant fear as a serial killer is on the loose in Cherokee County.

Cherokee County Murders Generating Anonymous Tips

The Cherokee County murders have generated more than 50 anonymous tips so far to Crimestoppers, which is handling all tips at a central location in Columbia.

South Carolina Governor Sanford Leaves For Florida

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has
left his official residence in the state capital and appears to be
heading to spend the weekend with his wife and children.

Teen Fighting For Life After Being Shot By Serial Killer

The youngest victim of the suspected serial killer in Cherokee County is fighting to stay alive Friday night.

Cross Stolen From In Front of Church

The Lutheran Church on North Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville is missing a cross.

All Cars Removed From Collapsed Deck

The last of the vehicles have been removed from
the collapsed parking deck in midtown Atlanta.

Fourth of July Events for Upstate South Carolina and Western N.C.

Complete listing of Fourth of July events held throughout South Carolina. Independence Day festivities will take place in Spartanburg, Greenville, Greer, Summerville, Lexington, Mount Pleasant, and Murrells Inlet.

Cherokee County Serial Killer News Conference Part 3

Cherokee County Sheriff Bill Blanton confirms Thursday night’s murder is linked to other recent murders. He says according to the FBI definition the suspect is a serial killer.

Cherokee County Serial Killer News Conference Part 2

Cherokee County Sheriff Bill Blanton confirms Thursday night’s murder is linked to other recent murders. He says according to the FBI definition the suspect is a serial killer.

Cherokee County Serial Killer News Conference Part 1

Cherokee County Sheriff Bill Blanton confirms Thursday night’s murder is linked to other recent murders. He says according to the FBI definition the suspect is a serial killer.

Holiday Festivities At Cowpens Will Go On As Scheduled

The Cowpens National Battlefield say all events and activities schedule for Friday will go on as planned.

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4th Cherokee County Homicide In 5 Days: Full Text Of Coroner News Release

Read full text of Coroner’s news release on double-shooting at Gaffney business.

Energy Drinks

A recent study done at the University of Buffalo links risky behavior and addiction in young people to energy drinks.

Millions Of Inflatable Baby Floats Recalled

Millions of inflatable baby floats are being recalled.

400,000 Cribs Recalled for Suffocation Hazard

About 400,000 Simplicity drop side cribs are being recalled for posing a suffocation or entrapment hazard.

Sleep Aid Dangers

Sleep aids only mean’t to be used for a short time.

Coming Up: Energy Drinks Effects

We’re taking a closer look at what’s in energy drinks, plus we ask an expert how these beverages really affect your health.

Investigators: Waffle House Robberies Connected

Investigators believe the same two men are responsible for two recent Waffle House robberies: one in Spartanburg County and one in Greer.

Unemployment Rates in Carolinas Cities Rise Again

Major metro areas in the Upstate and western North Carolina saw unemployment numbers rise again in May. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday the jobless figure rose in all of the 372 metropolitan areas they track.

Salvation Army Can’t Meet Need For Fans

The Salvation Army in Spartanburg is trying to meet an overwhelming demand for fans this summer, but they don’t have any fans to give out.

Weaverville Plant Expanding; Will Add 32 Jobs

Baldor Electric Company will expand their plant in Weaverville. The plan will add 32 jobs at the facility. Baldor is consolidating its Sleevoil hydrodynamic bearing line in Indiana and moving those operations to North Carolina.

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I’m not sure if something can be done.

New River Intake Plant Public Meeting

WHERE’S LOTTERY MONEY GOING FOR SCHOOLS.

Smoke Detecters Saves Lives and Home

Driving with no insurence!

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