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Veteran news anchor Amy Wood - @TVAmy keeps you IN THE KNOW on the latest news, fascinating interviews and more.

Child Killer Susan Smith - a betrayal that still haunts.

30 years since the collective gasp on the courthouse steps. This was the day Michael and Alex were killed by their own mother. After nine days of searching for Susan Smith’s children we were all so invested and that’s why WSPA carried the funeral. And it’s why so many of you watched. This is the way the story unfolded on the day of the confession.

Published on: October 25, 2024

Christian radio's Rob Dempsey passes away

The death of Rob Dempsey programming director and long time radio host on WLFJ and HIS RADIO's other stations is a personal one. We were close friends. I speak with his dear co-anchor Lizz Ryals about this incredible loss.

Published on: October 25, 2024

Reporter 1st to interview Susan Smith says she didn't believe her 30 years ago

Susan Smith gets a parole hearing Nov. 20th now that she's served 30 years for drowning her toddlers Michael and Alex in a lake in Union, South Carolina. She rolled her car into that lake with the boys strapped in their car seats. Cynthia Barnes Booker was the first journalist to speak with Smith, and we worked together. We look back on the case and her early doubts about Smith's claims of a car-jacking.

Published on: October 24, 2024

Gospel artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard shares the key takeaway from her new book

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has a new book - Do It Anyway - coming out May 7th with a local book signing this month at Fiction Addiction in Greenville (check their Facebook page). She stopped by the 7NEWS studios to do an interview with Jamarcus Gaston for Your Carolina and I grabbed her for a quick visit.

Published on: April 27, 2024

Fred Armisen stars in short filmed in Greenville. Director Chris White of Studio 15 joins Amy Wood

Did you know Fred Armisen was in Greenville filming — you can get a sneak peek of it April 19th in Spartanburg! I spoke to the Director and writer Chris White - about his experience. If you want tickets to the event at the Chapman Cultural Center, Friday night head to the Tryon international film festival website and my bio. Tickets are only $25 and there’s a whole evening of shorts being presented along with the sneak peek of the Armisen flick. Watch/listen as Chris shares his hopes for the Upstate film industry.


#electricjesus #danielson #comeandsaveme #fredarmisen #scfilm

Published on: April 19, 2024

QL adds nights on B93.7 FM #RadioMoves

Big news for one of my broadcast buddies. QL is headed to nights on B93.7 - We talked about the changes on Instagram live. CONGRATS QL!

More on QL's move:

https://news.radio-online.com/articles/c41588/QL-Joins-WFBC-FM-(B937)-in-Greenville-for-Nights

https://ramp247.com/pros-in-motion/ql-doubles-up-audacy-greenville/

Published on: July 8, 2022

Earthquakes shaking South Carolina, five in one day and the strongest was the most powerful in eight years.

Amy Wood visits with a viewer who felt an earthquake that was centered in the Midlands, shaking on the West Side of Greenville. IF you felt it, report it to the USGS https://earthquake.usgs.gov/data/dyfi/

Published on: June 30, 2022

Last call for Deputy First Class Austin Aldridge

The Spartanburg county sheriffs office released the final call for deputy Aldridge who was ambushed and killed in the line of duty last week.

Published on: June 27, 2022

Losing Deputy Austin Aldridge - how the community can help. A conversation with Chad Ayers

Austin Aldridge was just 25. He was checking out a domestic violence situation when the Spartanburg County Sheriff says he was ambushed. There's now a fund set up to help his widow as she finds a way forward without him. 

Here's a link. https://www.gofundme.com/f/austin-aldridge?member=20134199&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Published on: June 23, 2022

Lavendar picking at Elf Leaf Farm

Time's running out! But every June you can partake. Picking your own fresh lavendar in the fields at Elf Leaf Farm

https://elfleaffarm.com/

Published on: June 23, 2022

7NEWS Capitol Reporter Jason Raven joins Amy Wood to talk SC Primary Election night - what to watch

What can you expect election night? What did the early voting tell us? Our Capitol reporter Jason Raven joins me to talk over the races to watch.

Published on: June 14, 2022

#TheUPbeat 16 year old raises 25 thousand dollars to help her mother and brother and discovers a career along the way

A lot of people say follow your heart. Louise Martin is doing that in a HUGE way. Her internal desire to help her brother with autism and mom with Leukemia has left this teenager making a huge difference for many people and discovering a possible career path along the way. Listen to our interview.

Here are the causes she supports: Project Hope Foundation in SC https://www.projecthopesc.org/give

                                                    Leukemia and Lymphoma Society https://www.lls.org/office/greenville-sc


Published on: June 10, 2022

Exclusive - Doug Gray with Marshall Tucker Band talks about the concert in his hometown of Spartanburg tonight.

Doug Gray will be performing just down the street from where it all started FIFTY years ago! It's a homecoming for a legendary musician and The Marshall Tucker Band itself. Listen as he talks about what you can expect tonight! 

Published on: June 7, 2022

Early Voting in SC until June 10th - what you need to know before you go.

Director of Elections in Spartanburg County, Adam Hammons joins me. South Carolina changed the law recently so you can go and vote two weeks before election day. In this case, the June 14th primary, that early voting period ends on June 10th. I voted early and it was a breeze! You can check out WHERE you need to go on http://scvotes.org 

Published on: June 6, 2022

The Listening Skin - the new work by Poet Glenis Redmond

Glenis Redmond's way with words is magical. The Listening Skin is her upcoming collection of poetry that you can now pre-order. She tells me THIS is THE book! This South Carolina treasure explains the heart and soul she poured into these works and her legacy of resiliency that readers will find apparent. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Skin-Glenis-Redmond/dp/1954245254/ref=sr_1_10?qid=1654196905&refinements=p_27%3AGlenis+Redmond&s=books&sr=1-10

Published on: June 2, 2022

Unemployed? How to navigate the filing process

So many of you have reached out to me with questions about filing for unemployment in the aftermath of the COVID 19 crisis.  Brent Phillips Unemployment Insurance Operations Director joins me for a long form discussion about how this works and what you can expect. Hope you find it helpful. Their website is https://dew.sc.gov/

Published on: March 27, 2020

Black ice danger Friday Morning. President Trump coming to South Carolina ahead of the primary.

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Published on: February 21, 2020

Emergency Management Director witnessed twister in action and updates us on the emergency response

Doug Bryson with Spartanburg emergency management was actually driving when the twister started to strike the west side and describes what he saw plus he updates us on the very latest with the emergency response and what will happen in the community to help people clean up their property

Published on: February 10, 2020

Dangerous weather day

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Published on: February 6, 2020

Coronavirus and college study abroad programs - county square gets funding - and primary games

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Published on: February 5, 2020

Tuesday headlines. Interstate name - deadly flu case

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Published on: February 4, 2020

My fair lady with a twist - education bill - Holocaust survivor speaks - weekend weather

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Published on: January 31, 2020

Get the latest news on this Thursday

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Published on: January 30, 2020

Panthers return to Spartanburg - coronavirus preps at local hospitals

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Published on: January 29, 2020

Laurens 55 new superintendent. Cornavirus spreading

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Published on: January 28, 2020

Spartanburg PD officer hits pedestrian - bus driver on leave after taser accusations

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Published on: January 24, 2020

Gov State of State Address and more

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Published on: January 23, 2020

Hobart Lewis wins in landslide

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Published on: January 22, 2020

Two shootings overnight. Greenville County Sheriff candidates face off in a forum. And weather!

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Published on: January 17, 2020

Catch the headlines from Amy Wood

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Published on: January 15, 2020

Fire in Spartanburg. Kids found safe. CLEMSON Coverage and your forecast

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Published on: January 10, 2020

Abandoned baby. Fake draft messages. Clemson fan fun. 9th Drive by in Greenwood.

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Published on: January 9, 2020

Greenville County Sheriffs Race and latest on Iran

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Published on: January 8, 2020

The latest from Amy Wood

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Published on: January 7, 2020

Plane Crash eyewitness speaks to 7 News Anchor Amy Wood

He raced to the scene after watching the plane spiral from the sky. Tyler Cook one of many neighbors who saw a plane crash Sunday and tried to help until rescuers could arrive in Rutherford County, NC.

Published on: January 6, 2020

Iranian leader killed. 6 hr crime spree ends in arrest. Sam Wyche dead at 74.

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Published on: January 3, 2020

Get your Wednesday update from Amy Wood

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Published on: October 23, 2019

Get the latest from seven news including lime stone locker room videos

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Published on: October 17, 2019

Suspected serial killer from Spartanburg caught in Florida

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Published on: October 16, 2019

Missing three year old alive - plus Fall For Greenville

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Published on: October 11, 2019

7 News update for Thursday from Amy Wood

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Published on: October 10, 2019

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Published on: October 9, 2019

October 8th news updatev

Amy Wood keeps you up to date. Watch her on CAROLINAS Family at 4 and on 7 News at 6 and 7 pm.

Published on: October 8, 2019

Pastor murdered, search for step-son suspect intensifies - 1 in 3 who die in hospital have Sepis - Lady bug swarm shows up on radar!

Get the latest news updates trending on WSPA.com and your 7 News app,  from Amy Wood

Published on: June 7, 2019

Massive Crash on I-40 in NC, road reopens - 5 year old in mom's backseat hit by stray bullet and killed in NC - Flat tires thing of past?

Get caught up on the top headlines from WSPA.com and your 7 News App with Amy Wood


Published on: June 6, 2019

Father guilty of murdering five kids - Leasing agreements changed, man wanted - NC Lottery winner living the dream

Get the latest on developing news on WSPA.com - Amy Wood has this update right now. #7NewsNugget 

Published on: June 5, 2019

Weekend News update for Saturday - Virginia Shooting - 4 year old body found and more

Keep up with the latest news from Amy Wood

Published on: June 1, 2019

Teen philanthropist and former national spelling bee competitor Adom Appiah talks about the epic tie

In the national spelling bee Saturday night the spellers beat the dictionary. 8 of them became co winners. And our local guy Adom was there cheering for his friends.

Published on: June 1, 2019

Airport probs should not affect flights Friday - new CEO for Prisma - spelling bee ends in 8 way tie

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Published on: May 31, 2019

Fires. Wrecks. Deputy raises. And a funny Greenville police Paul McCartney Tribute

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Published on: May 30, 2019

26 EXPECTED TO BE CLOSED FOR A WHILE

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Published on: May 29, 2019

Lots of breaking news overnight

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Published on: May 29, 2019

Greer shooting. Weekend activities. War vet letters and more

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Published on: January 19, 2019

Catch the latest on the news as you head into Friday

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Published on: January 18, 2019

Lots of breaking news

Following lots of breaking news Thursday on WSPA.com

Published on: January 17, 2019

Keeping you up with the latest on this Wednesday.

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Published on: January 16, 2019

Stories we are following Tuesday

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Published on: January 15, 2019

Friday news update

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Published on: January 11, 2019

Catch up on news in the Carolinas

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Published on: January 10, 2019

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Published on: January 7, 2019
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