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One Dead Two Injured in Spartanburg Lounge Shooting: Community Calls for Safety Solutions
Crime

One person is dead and two others are injured after an early morning shooting at a Spartanburg loung…

5h ago
Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting in Laurens County Friday Night
Crime

A man in Laurens County, South Carolina, has been arrested following a fatal shooting Friday night, …

5h ago
Man Responsible for Killing Two Florence County Law Enforcement Officers Dies in Prison
Crime

The man responsible for the fatal shooting of two Florence County law enforcement officers has died …

5h ago
Window and Door Sensors — The $15 Device That Closes the Most Common Entry Point
Crime

Window and Door Sensors — The $15 Device That Closes the Most Common Entry Point According to the U…

Apr 15
Smart Locks for Spartanburg Rentals and Homes — Keypad, App and Biometric Options
Crime

Smart Locks for Spartanburg Rentals and Homes — Keypad, App and Biometric Options A hidden spare ke…

Apr 15
Motion-Activated Lighting — The Cheapest Crime Deterrent That Actually Works
Crime

Motion-Activated Lighting — The Cheapest Crime Deterrent That Actually Works Of all the security up…

Apr 15
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Accidents & Enforcement

Spartanburg County By the Numbers

#1
In SC for Fatal Collisions
~4,000
Annual Traffic Incidents
1,127
DUI Cases Monitored (2019–2024)
65%
DUI Conviction Rate
Data: SCDOT 2024 Traffic Report • MADD Court Monitoring (2019–2024) • SC Highway Patrol
School Zone Safety

School Traffic & Safety

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Speed Limits
SC law requires reduced speed in active school zones. Fines are doubled.
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Peak Hours
6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days.
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Bus Safety
Stop for buses with extended signs. Fines up to $1,000.
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9 Districts
Spartanburg County has 7 school districts + SC Deaf & Blind + SCC.
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Public Safety Resources

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Emergency
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Spartanburg PD
Non-emergency line for the City of Spartanburg Police Department.
864-596-2222 →
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864-503-4500 →
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SC Highway Patrol
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