From The Newsroom: The Herald Journal

Spartanburg resident Kavin Bradner talks with the Herald-Journal's Dustin Wyatt about his new book, "Above Spartanburg," a collection of images captured by drone over the city of Spartanburg. 

Reporter Dustin Wyatt talks with Spartanburg City Planner Natalia Rosario about the city's ongoing effort to construct its longterm Comprehensive Plan. 

Reporter Dustin Wyatt joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss his coverage of the issue of homelessness in Spartanburg County. 

Reporter Dustin Wyatt joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to talk about the recent mysterious and controversial horse deaths in Greenville and Spartanburg counties, along with the investigation into the killings. 

The Herald-Journal's Samantha Swann interviews Spartanburg City councilwoman Ruth Littlejohn (District 3) on the need for a grocery store on the southside of the city following the closing of Save-a-Lot. 

Todd Shanesy and Thom Henson discuss Wofford winning the Southern Conference, motivation for the final regular-season game at The Citadel and a senior class that has been crucial in transition of the program.

Todd Shanesy and Thom Henson talk about Wofford's win against Mercer and this week's game against Furman. Terriers and Paladins playing for Southern Conference championship.

Reporter Adam Orr joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss his story on critique culture surrounding local restaurants and patrons. 

Todd Shanesy and Thom Henson evaluate Wofford's game at Clemson and talk about this week's game at Mercer.

Todd Shanesy and Thom Henson talk about Wofford's overtime victory against Chattanooga and how the Terriers will handle this week's game at Clemson.

Todd Shanesy and Thom Henson talk about Wofford football after the second open date and the home game coming up against Western Carolina.

Wofford beat writer Todd Shanesy and broadcast voice Thom Henson talk about the Terriers' win at VMI and the big game this week at ETSU.

Reporter Adam Orr joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss his story on the issue of affordable housing in the Upstate and across South Carolina. 

Reporter Conor Hughes joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss his story, A heartbeat from homelessness, many call Spartanburg County’s motels home. 

Suzy Cole on the epidemic of child sexual abuse in the Upstate. 

Suzy Cole on positive strides being made surrounding issue of child sexual assault.

Suzy Cole on complicated issue of putting children on the stand. 

Reporter Bob Montgomery chats with digital editor Gabe Whisnant about the potential for impact fees to pay for infrastructure improvements in Spartanburg County. 

Reporter Adam Orr chats with digital editor Gabe Whisnant about how - on the heels of the recent saving of historic Cleveland Hall - how Spartanburg weighs property against property rights.  

Reporter Bob Montgomery joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to talk about the housing boom in Spartanburg County. 

The Herald-Journal's Adam Orr joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to talk about the "grocery wars" in Spartanburg County. 

Reporter Samantha Swann joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss her story on the shortage for deaf patients at area hospitals and clinics. 

Fine arts students from the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind performed an original song before the SC House of Representatives on Feb. 6. The students created the song with the help of song writer Ellis Paul and entitled it “I Love South Carolina.”

Sports reporter Eric Boynton joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss the offseason of major changes for the Carolina Panthers ahead of the 24th year of Training Camp at Wofford College. 

Business reporter Adam Orr joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to talk tariffs, specifically the effect they could have on BMW's Spartanburg County plant. Tariffs on steel and aluminum, and proposed tariffs on U.S. exports by foreign countries, could deal a heavy blow to states like South Carolina, where exports are worth some $3 billion annually according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump assigned steep new tariffs — 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum — on imported metals. The administration has also discussed the idea of new tariffs on imported European cars.

Reporter Adam Orr joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to break down the stories within the Four Schools Project so far, including his most recent story on students who study English as a second language. He also previews his upcoming story on the "summer slide" students face.

Executive editor Michael Smith joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to talk about our new project - Upstate Lowdown (www.goupstate.com/upstate-lowdown). What do you want to know about the Upstate? We want to know what makes you curious. More importantly, we want to investigate, report and write about questions you have about our community. 

Reporter Adam Orr talks about what some of the economic impact the Upstate could feel as the World Equestrian Games come to Polk County, NC this fall. 

(New) news reporter Adam Orr joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss his journalism career, what he learned about going home to be an editor and what he's picked up about the business beat in Spartanburg so far.

(New) news reporter Samantha Swann joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss her time at USC Upstate, her internship at the Herald-Journal and how that prepared her for a full-time gig and what interests her the most about being a reporter in Spartanburg. 

(New) news reporter Conor Hughes joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to discuss his young career, journalism experience and what piqued his interest in the Herald-Journal and Spartanburg. 

News reporter Conor Huges talks with digital editor Gabe Whisnant about the investigation into the death of 23-year-old Brechue Wiles. Wiles' body was discovered Friday morning in the lake at Duncan Park. 

Spartanburg Fire Chief Marion Blackwell discusses the dangers of blocked railroad crossings when firefighters are responding to a crisis and how his department is dealing with it.

Spartanburg Fire Chief Marion Blackwell talks the challenges of dealing with Norfolk Southern to alleviate congestion caused by blocked railroad crossings.

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 arrested Nov. 9 in Gaffney. Six months later, they spoke to Herald-Journal reporter, Conor Hughes, from the Cherokee County Detention Center. In this clip, Wilkins gives her description of the scene of the crimes. Editor's note: Some descriptions are graphic with obscene language.         

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 arrested Nov. 9 in Gaffney. Six months later, they spoke to Herald-Journal reporter, Conor Hughes, from the Cherokee County Detention Center. In this clip, Bridges said he regrets "taking the rap." Editor's note: Some descriptions are graphic with obscene language.         

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 arrested Nov. 9 in Gaffney. Six months later, they spoke to Herald-Journal reporter, Conor Hughes, from the Cherokee County Detention Center. In this clip, Bridges talks about his confession and arrest and states his confession shouldn't stand because he was under the influence of meth at the time. Editor's note: Some descriptions are graphic with obscene language.         

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 arrested Nov. 9 in Gaffney. Six months later, they spoke to Herald-Journal reporter, Conor Hughes, from the Cherokee County Detention Center. In this clip, Wilkins talks about the act of dismembering Stone. Editor's note: Some descriptions are graphic with obscene language.         

Circuit Court Judge Mark Hayes discusses the Law Day Essay Contest, which he started in Spartanburg about a decade ago.

Kristina Hernandez talks about coming to the kite festival in Spartanburg

GoUpstate PrepZone was on site at the Hub City HogFest BBQ competition on Friday night. Jed Blackwell, Jamie McBee and Richard Brockman visited with organizer Grey Wicker and competition cook Greg Ray of Horns BBQ, as well as taking a look at the upcoming week in prep sports.

Carin Bloom, portraying 'Lady Catherine Littlefield Greene' the wife of the American Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene at Cowpens National Battlefield's 'A Woman's War' event.

At Spartanburg County’s four poorest schools, transience is a major problem. Part of the ongoing work of the Four Schools Project – a collaborative effort between Lone Oak, Jesse Bobo and Mary H. Wright elementary schools and the Cleveland Academy of Leadership – is targeted at dealing with how frequently students move around. Reporter Zach Fox and digital editor Gabe Whisnant talk about the issue.

Sports reporter Eric Boynton and digital editor Gabe Whisnant discuss Clemson's run to the Sweet 16 and Friday night's matchup with Kansas. Also, the South Carolina women are in the Sweet 16 for the fifth-straight season and take on Buffalo Saturday morning. 

Thompson, a national campaign manager for CompassionWorks International who works in the Upstate, co-organized a peaceful protest Monday night on the sidewalk outside the downtown venue in regards to the treatment of circus animals.