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January 07, 2009
Graffiti Investigation Continues In Spartanburg County
A graffiti problem in Spartanburg County is growing.
Damage From The Maggie Valley Landslide
The damage done by a landslide in Maggie Valley Wednesday can be seen in this video, shot by a News Channel 7 photographer.
Tree Falls Over Highway 9
High winds blew down a tree over Highway 9 on Wednesday.
No Verdict in Williams Murder Trial
The judge has instructed the jury in the Shawn Williams murder trial to return tomorrow morning.
Tree Falls On House
High winds blew a tree on a house Wednesday in Enoree.
Conservation Groups Kick Off “SC SAYS NO” Coal Campaign
Conservation groups from around South Carolina launched their 2009 campaign to stop Santee Cooper’s proposed coal plant in Florence County.
Police: Blackmail Attempt Ends In Arrest
Police say a suspect attempted to blackmail a woman into paying him $150, telling her he had her friend held hostage. Officers say the woman’s friend wasn’t a hostage and reported his phone was stolen.
Problem Solver: Best Buy Replaces Laptop
Most of us can relate to the frustration of working on a computer and not being able to get it to do what you want. It’s even worse when you fork over the cash and it stops working shortly after you bought it. When that happened to one Upstate viewer she wasn’t willing to give up on getting it fixed. With the help of 7 On Your Side she got an even sweeter deal.
Greenwood Police: Elderly Woman Found Neglected In Bed, Among Roaches and Trash
Greenwood police have arrested three people and charged them with neglect, after finding an elderly woman bedridden, among roaches and filth.
Deputies Arrest Man After Concrete Plant Search
Transylvania County Sheriff deputies spent most of this morning searching for an injured person, only to discover the entire incident was a hoax.
Three Men Rescued After Being Trapped By Live Power Lines
Spartanburg Dispatchers say downed power lines trapped three men.
Haywood County Officials Discuss Landslide
A couple is alive and well after a landslide levels their home in the middle of the night.
Snow Showers To Increase In Western North Carolina
Storm Team 7 meteorologists say elevations higher than 3,500 feet above sea level could see up to five inches of snow Wednesday night and Thursday in Western North Carolina.
3rd SC Trooper Facing Federal Civil Rights Charge
A South Carolina state trooper is facing a federal charge after being caught on video using his patrol car to try to run down a suspect in an apartment complex.
School Bus In No Danger after Tree Down on Road
Winds forced a tree down across Gold Mine Road. Original report that power lines were on a school bus there amended.
New Judge Appointed To Buncombe County Court
Gov. Mike Easley’s office says Alan Thornburg, a Wake Forest law school graduate, was appointed to the 28th Judicial District Superior Court.
Funeral Set for Slain Greenville Toddler
Funeral arrangements have been made for a greenville toddler, beaten to death while in state custody.
Joe The Plumber Becomes War Correspondent
Joe The Plumber is putting down his wrenches and picking up a reporter’s notebook.
Ex-Presidents Meet For Lunch At The White House
For the first time since 1981, all living ex-presidents meet at the White House.
Sinkhole At Upstate Middle School Found, Fenced Off
Kay Powell with Oconee County confirms the 3-by-5 sinkhole was discovered last week on the West-Oak Middle School in Westminster. The area has been fenced off and poses no danger to students.
Hillary Clinton Confirmation Hearing Set For Next Tuesday
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s confirmation hearing to become secretary of state will be Tuesday.
SC Residents Get Millions Back From The State
The “Palmetto Payback” program returned $12,420,812 to South Carolina residents in 2008. That amount is an increase of close to $4 million over the amount returned in 2007
Apple Farmers Expect Sales To Grow
North Carolina apple growers expect the weak economy to bring strong sales this season.
Charles Lea Center Van Left in Tough Spot
A driver leaves a van in a precarious position Wednesday morning in Spartanburg.
New Anderson Council Makes Sweeping Changes
A lawsuit filed against two Anderson County council members will likely never see a court decision.
Burris Allowed To Take Senate Seat
Senate Democrats plan to accept Roland Burris for President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant seat.
CBO Expects $1.2 Trillion Deficit, Small Recovery in 2010
The Congressional Budget Office expects the U.S. deficit this year will total $1.2 trillion and economic recovery won’t be seen until 2010 in a report Wednesday morning.
SC House Speaker Wants Audit of Employment Agency
The speaker of the South Carolina House says he’ll ask the Legislative Audit Council to review the Employment Security Commission.
Murder Trial Postponed
The murder trial against Elder Dennis Potlow was postponed after the public defender called in sick. Potlow is accused by investigators of chasing his pregnant girlfriend’s car last year, causing it to crash.
Hendersonville Marine Killed in Afghanistan
A Hendersonville soldier has died while fighting in Afghanistan.
