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An outbreak of measles in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, has resulted in 310 cases, with hundreds more likely exposed, including some vaccinated individuals. Health officials emphasize the contagious nature of measles and the importance of vaccination, quarantine, and public awareness to control the spread.
Alan A. Hines, 61, a retired painter and member of Brown’s Creek Baptist Church, passed away on June 5, 2025. He is survived by his wife Monica, daughters, grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral services are scheduled for June 8, 2025, at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel in Spartanburg, with memorial donations suggested for Spartanburg Regional Hospice House.
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office identified 79-year-old Joe Tucker as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 296 near Freys Drive. The accident occurred around noon on Monday, with Tucker's car going off the road, hitting a pole, overturning, and striking a tree. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
The Beacon restaurant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has been named one of Southern Living's "Most Beloved Burger Joints," with the article praising its longstanding history, iconic status, and consistently great food, particularly recommending the Chili Cheese A-Plenty and the massive iced teas.
An elderly South Carolina couple was found dead in their home, where a heater was measured at over 1,000 degrees. The bodies of the couple were found in a home with extremely high heat, and autopsies have been performed to determine the cause of death. Investigators do not suspect foul play but are concerned about the high temperature in the home, which may have been related to issues with the heating system.
An elderly couple in South Carolina was found dead in their home as the heater reached a scorching 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, leading firefighters to initially believe it was ablaze. The bodies of Joan Littlejohn, 84, and Glennwood Fowler, 82, were discovered after family members requested a welfare check when they hadn't heard from the couple for three days. The couple had complained about their furnace and hot water heater not working, and family members had attempted to fix it before leaving the home. No foul play is suspected, and autopsies are being conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
An elderly couple in South Carolina was found dead after the temperature of their home heater was measured over 1,000 degrees. The couple's family called for a welfare check after not hearing from them, and police found the couple dead in their bedroom with the heater temperature exceeding 1,000 degrees. The investigation is ongoing.
An elderly couple in South Carolina was found dead in their Spartanburg home, which had reached a temperature of 120 degrees. The couple, identified as 84-year-old Joan Littlejohn and 82-year-old Glennwood Fowler, were discovered after a wellness check prompted by concerns about the home being too cold. The coroner ruled out foul play but expressed concern over the high temperature, prompting further investigation into the cause of the extreme heat.
A fatal head-on collision occurred on I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, on New Year's Eve, resulting in the death of a Ford pickup truck driver and hospitalization of four others. The truck crossed the median and struck two vehicles. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.
A woman named Ebony Shaqun Oglesby, 30, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The crash occurred early Sunday morning and is currently under investigation.
The pilot of a plane that crashed in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has died at the hospital. The crash occurred on Sunday morning, and the pilot, identified as Dan William Witt, 60, of Lancaster, had taken off from Chandelle flying community airport before the incident. Firefighters rescued two people from the wreckage, but there is no update on the other person's injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
Three people were killed in a fatal accident in Spartanburg, South Carolina, when a Chevy truck veered off the road, struck multiple utility poles and a brick column, and flipped over. The driver was taken to the hospital, while the three passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Spartanburg County Coroner's Office are conducting an investigation into the incident.
The coroner has been called to a fiery wreck on westbound I-26 near Reidville Road in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. At least one lane is blocked, and emergency personnel are on the scene. No further information is currently available.
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office has identified Matthew John Hebert, 37, as the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash on East Main Street in Spartanburg. Hebert was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident and was pronounced dead at the scene. No further details have been released.
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on East Main Street in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Further details are yet to be released.