Scattered storms are likely this evening with pockets of heavy rain. Expect ponding on roads and slower commutes in Greenville.

A 39-year-old Pickens man was arrested after a CyberTipline report from NCMEC allegedly linked him to files of child sexual abuse material. He faces a felony third-degree sexual exploitation charge.

Two Greer officers were fired after audits found they misused Flock license‑plate cameras, renewing scrutiny of hundreds of ALPRs across the Upstate and stalled oversight bills. The case joins national reporting about audit‑flagged searches and calls for tighter rules.

A 43-year-old Boiling Springs man died after his motorcycle left Valley Falls Road and struck a tree; the Spartanburg County coroner identified him as Aliaksandr Pratasavitski.

Officials say Pringles cans packed with cellphones, chargers and tobacco were tossed over the fence at MacDougall prison; four people were arrested in the sweep.