News and Interviews from the Herald Journal - Spartanburg, SC

Upstate churches seek to find renewal and hope in shifting landscape.

Charles Bridges, 19, along with his mother, Dawn Wilkins, 40, each face charges of murder and destruction, desecration or removal of human remains in relation to the Nov. 3 death and dismemberment of Gary James Stone, Wilkins’ common-law husband of about five years. Wilkins and Bridges were arreste…

Spartanburg Fire Chief Marion Blackwell discusses the challenges of dealing with Norfolk Southern to alleviate congestion caused by blocked railroad crossings. He also talks about the dangers of blocked railroad crossings when firefighters are responding to a crisis and how his department is dealin…

Interviews with Herald-Journal/GoUpstate reporters about their beats and life as a reporter in Spartanburg and across the Upstate.

In a phone interview with the Herald-Journal, former Spartanburg County deputy Brandon Bentley discusses the impact post traumatic stress disorder has had on his life after he was involved in deadly shooting in 2009. These are excerpts from a longer interview.

Suzy Cole, attorney, former Executive Director of Children's Advocacy Center, talks with the Herald-Journal's Bob Dalton.

News and interviews from the Herald Journal in Spartanburg South Carolina