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South Carolina’s measles outbreak has topped 800 cases, with 847 confirmed in Spartanburg County as of the latest update; state health officials say new figures are expected Tuesday from the Department of Public Health.
Over 150 unvaccinated students in Spartanburg County are quarantined due to a measles outbreak, with 11 cases reported statewide, highlighting low vaccination rates and active community transmission, prompting health officials to increase vaccination efforts and enforce quarantine measures.
A seven-car pile-up on Interstate 85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina has resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter, Heather and Cheyenne Padgett, and multiple injuries. The crash occurred near mile marker 60 when a disabled vehicle was hit, causing a chain reaction of collisions. The incident led to the closure of part of I-85, with a detour in place.
A seven-vehicle crash on I-85 near Exit 60 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter, with several others hospitalized for injuries. The victims were identified as 49-year-old Heather Holman Padgett and 23-year-old Cheyenne Nicole Padgett, both from Bonneau. The crash, which occurred around 2 a.m., could have been more catastrophic, according to the Spartanburg County coroner, who referenced a previous deadly crash on I-26.
A fiery crash involving a car hauler on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, resulted in the deaths of five people after the car hauler hit a vehicle from behind in the westbound lanes, causing it to cross into the eastbound lanes where it was hit by another car. The driver of the truck was also injured and both sides of I-26 were closed for several hours before reopening early Sunday morning.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-26 in Spartanburg County when a commercial vehicle hit a Toyota sedan, crossed into the eastbound lane, and was hit by a Honda sedan. The occupants of the Honda sedan were killed, while the driver of the commercial vehicle was injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The crash is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
A fiery crash involving a car hauler on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, resulted in the deaths of five people. The crash occurred in both the westbound and eastbound lanes, with the car hauler hitting a vehicle from behind, causing it to cross into the opposite lanes where it was struck by another car. The driver of the truck was also injured and taken to a hospital. The crash led to the closure of both sides of I-26 for several hours and remains under investigation.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has shut down all lanes of I-26, 2 miles east of Exit 10, following a crash in Spartanburg County. The Coroner's Office is also responding to the scene, and details about the crash are currently limited.
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office has identified the two individuals found dead in a Spartanburg County apartment as Michael Antione Perry and Tomika Lynette Benjamin. The initial call to The Grove Apartments was for a possible fire, and when firefighters arrived, they found the victims dead with injuries caused by fire and other origins. The cause and manner of death are still pending for the two victims, and the case is under investigation by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.
A 75-year-old driver was killed in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, after rear-ending a semi truck on South Pine Street. The driver, identified as Patsy Mims Coker, was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. The accident is currently under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
A motorcyclist died in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, after crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding head-on with a car. Both the motorcyclist and the car driver were taken to the hospital, but the motorcyclist later succumbed to their injuries. The victim has been identified as 40-year-old Terry Lee Fowler.
A motorcyclist died at the hospital after a head-on crash in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The crash occurred when the motorcyclist crossed the center line and collided with a sedan. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital but did not survive, while the driver of the sedan was also hospitalized.
A man was arrested after attempting to rob a shoe store in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The suspect entered the store and waited for customers to leave before approaching the register and demanding money. Although he did not present a weapon, he hinted that he had one. The clerk managed to call 911 discreetly, prompting the suspect to flee. Later, during a separate disturbance call, deputies realized they were dealing with the robbery suspect and arrested him. The suspect confessed to the attempted armed robbery and is now facing charges.
Three teenagers, identified as Jeffrey Scott Wallace, Vladimir Matthew Rybinski, and Vitaliy Gregoriy Rybinski, were killed in a car crash near Chesnee, South Carolina. The car ran off the road, hitting a ditch and trees, resulting in extensive burns. The driver survived and was hospitalized. Chesnee High School held a moment of silence for the victims before their postponed football game.
Three people were killed and one injured in a single-car crash near Chesnee, South Carolina. The driver lost control of the vehicle, veered off the road, and hit a ditch and several trees. The vehicle caught fire, making it difficult to identify the victims. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.