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The South Carolina Department of Social Services has agreed to lower social workers' caseloads of abused and neglected children, put fewer children in institutions and do a better job investigating abuse allegations, according to a settlement filed in federal court

Bank of America customers in the Upstate have access to some new technology that might make their ATM trips a little faster.

Spartanburg County deputies are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins in a neighborhood across from Dorman High School.

Polk County’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year includes increases in the property tax rate, select solid waste fees and tax rates for several volunteer fire departments.

The executive director of a Spartanburg nonprofit has amassed a unique collection she hopes will get more people talking about preventing sexually transmitted diseases.

Woodruff's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year doesn’t include any tax or fee increases for residents.

Piedmont Community Action is participating in the 2016 Summer Food Service Program.

The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating the death of a Simpsonville man at the FedEx Distribution Center off of Falling Creek Road in Spartanburg.

The Palmetto Theater, built in 1940-41, was located at 172 E. Main St. at the corner of N. Liberty St. in downtown Spartanburg.

A submerged vehicle in Lake Bowen on Monday led to a homicide investigation and Spartanburg County authorities have arrested two in connection with the killing.