Scarlett Lisjak

United States

News Reporter at WSPA-TV (Spartanburg, SC)

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2025 traffic-related deaths are down in Greenville County

3 weeks ago | wspa.com | Scarlett Lisjak
2025 traffic-related deaths are down in Greenville County

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Scarlett Lisjak

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Officials in Greenville County said the number of traffic-related deaths have decreased from last year. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety reported 16 traffic related deaths in Greenville County from January 1 to June 1 of 2025. Last year, 41 deaths were reported from January to June. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office told 7NEWS they are seeing similar numbers. AdvertisementAdvertisement“We are seeing a decrease compared to last year.
What does the new tort reform, liquor liability law mean for Upstate businesses?

1 month ago | wspa.com | Scarlett Lisjak
What does the new tort reform, liquor liability law mean for Upstate businesses?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Scarlett Lisjak

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster signed the Tort Reform and Liquor Liability bill into law. The goal of the new law is to provide much needed relief to bars and restaurants facing high alcohol liability insurance rates. South Carolina lawmakers reach compromise on liquor liability reform McMaster and members of the state’s General Assembly met Wednesday for a ceremonial bill signing.
Upstate farmers say 2025 peach season looks promising

1 month ago | wspa.com | Scarlett Lisjak
Upstate farmers say 2025 peach season looks promising

1 month ago | wspa.com | Scarlett Lisjak

LANDRUM, S.C. (WSPA) – Peach season is around the corner and Upstate farmers are getting ready for a busy season. At the base of Hogback Mountain sits 150 acres of peach trees. Hyder Farms has been tending to these crops for more than a century. “We grow about 17 different varieties, ranging from yellow peaches, freestones, all the way to white peaches and nectarines,” Brandon Hyder, with Hyder Farms, said. Hyder said some of the peaches on his family’s farm are ready to be picked.
Over $250,000 in penny sales tax improves Spartanburg County roads

1 month ago | wspa.com | Scarlett Lisjak
Pilot walks away unharmed after plane crashes in Greenville Co., officials say

1 month ago | counton2.com | Hallie Shuler |Scarlett Lisjak

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - A pilot managed to walk away unscathed after his plane went down in Greenville County. At approximately 2:18 p.m., authorities responded to a call on Old Bramlett Road about a small plane making an emergency landing in a construction site of a planned subdivision. Authorities said that the sole occupant of the plane is uninjured.
Pilot walks away unharmed after plane crashes in South Carolina, officials say

1 month ago | wbtw.com | Hallie Shuler |Scarlett Lisjak

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A pilot managed to walk away unscathed after his plane went down in Greenville County. At approximately 2:18 p.m., authorities responded to a call on Old Bramlett Road about a small plane making an emergency landing in a construction site of a planned subdivision. Authorities said that the sole occupant of the plane is uninjured.
Spartanburg Police see uptick in vape shop burglaries

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Scarlett Lisjak

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Multiple investigations are underway in Spartanburg over a string of vape shop burglaries. On September 6, 2024, officers with the Spartanburg Police were called to Sal’s Tobacco and Vape Shop after it was broken into. Since then, burglaries at vape shops have become more frequent, according to police. “What we noticed is we had three [burglaries] in 2024, and 11 this year.