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.

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.

The Glover Smiley Viking Track Classic was held at Spartanburg High School on March 17, 2018. Broome's Daniel Hurren won the boys' 1600 meter run.

Rose Bridges, whose husband was captured by the Japanese and spent three and a half years as a prisoner of war during World War II, spoke to the seventh grade class at the Middle School of Pacolet on Friday. Emalee Garner, great great niece of Bridges and a student at the school, gave her a hug to thank her for speaking to her classmates.

Reporter Alyssa Mulliger and digital editor Gabe Whisnant talk about the ebb and flow of downtown Spartanburg restaurants and businesses. 

Sports reporter Eric Boynton joins digital editor Gabe Whisnant to breakdown Clemson's first round matchup against New Mexico State. He also discusses the South Carolina women's chances of another march to the Final Four, and we give our men's tournament predictions. 

Breast cancer survivor and horse lover Julie Brock grew up in Tryon, N.C., and has lived in Landrum for more than 30 years. She talks about her bond with a foal named Song Parade that became part of her therapy and recovery.

Retired NASCAR driver Kyle Petty talks about his introduction to guitar. As a singer-songwriter, he'll perform a concert March 2 at the Spinning Jenny in Greer.

Reporter Zach Fox talks with digital editor Gabe Whisnant about his story on local school administrators and law enforcement approaching and working together on the issue of school safety.

The USC Upstate Chapter of the NAACP held a candlelight vigil on Monday night at the amphitheater to remember the victims of the Parkland, Fla. shooting.

Cleveland Academy is one of the schools involved in the Four Schools Project, an effort to change the culture of Spartanburg County's four poorest schools.