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Authorities are investigating after a body was found in a truck of garbage picked up in South Carolina.

The 16th annual Cherokee County Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Broad River Electrical Cooperative, 811 Hamrick St. in Gaffney.

Russell Lynch, a candidate for Spartanburg County Sheriff, has accused incumbent Sheriff Chuck Wright of misconduct in office, allegations Wright dismissed as "political nonsense."

Clerk of Court Hope Blackley said Monday she’s prepared to close the Spartanburg County Courthouse if recent test results show unhealthy levels of mold, but county officials said that won’t be necessary.

The volunteer organization assists with search and rescue missions, disaster relief, humanitarian services and counter-drug operations and provides support for the U.S. Air Force.

The first day of school was largely smooth at nine local school districts.

The Spartanburg Housing Authority received more than 1,500 applications for rental housing assistance during a two-week period, when the agency’s Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program waiting list was opened.

Two decades ago, the issue of climate change wasn't as contentious. The leading U.S. Senate proponent of taking action on global warming was Republican John McCain. George W. Bush wasn't as zealous on the issue as his Democratic opponent for president in 2000, Al Gore, but he, too, talked of regulating carbon dioxide.

Historic flooding in Louisiana forced thousands from their homes and left at least six people dead, authorities said, with officials warning that the flood's impact is far from over.

Rick Anderson Bell, 52, of 139 Whitlock Lake Road, was charged with driving under the influence, driving under a suspended license and throwing bodily fluids by a prisoner, according to online records with the Union County jail.