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Spartanburg County's outbreak of measles has surpassed 200 cases as state officials on Jan. 6 reported 26 new infections.

According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, 19 of the new cases resulted from exposures within households. Four infections occurred at church. The source of one infection is unknown, and two others are under investigation.

There are currently 144 people under quarantine.

DPH also confirmed that four people, including adults and children, have been admitted to the hospital due to measles complications.

The total number of cases since the outbreak began in early October has reached 211.

The outbreak has been mostly centered in Spartanburg's Eastern European immigrant community.

In December, DPH reported that 38 infections were linked to an exposure of the highly contagious virus at Way of Truth Church, a Slavic language church in Inman.

According to the Jan. 6 update, measles exposures have occurred at three additional Slavic churches — Tabernacle of Salvation Church, Slavic Pentecostal Church of Spartanburg, and Ark of Salvation Church. There was also an exposure at Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg, DPH officials said.

DPH officials said the new infections led to exposures at two schools — Sugar Ridge Elementary and Boiling Springs Elementary. The agency began informing families and school employees about the exposures on Dec. 31.

Health experts say the best defense against measles is the two-dose MMR vaccine. A 95 percent rate of immunization is needed to ensure what's known as "herd immunity," a level of protection that makes it difficult for a virus to spread within a community.

The vaccination rate among students at Sugar Ridge Elementary is 77.53 percent. At Boiling springs Elementary, 80.4 percent students are vaccinated.

There have been measles exposures in other public settings including medical clinics.

Over the weekend, DPH reported exposures at Nose Dive restaurant and Best Buy, both in Greenville, on Dec. 24 and the downtown headquarters of the Spartanburg Library on Dec. 27.

Greenville County, SC – A Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a traffic collision around midday, sending both parties to the hospital with minor injuries, authorities said.

According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 12:35 p.m. near the intersection of West Blue Ridge Drive and West Bramlett Road. The deputy and the other driver involved both sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Full recoveries are expected.

The incident prompted a response from South Carolina Highway Patrol, which has taken over the investigation to determine the cause of the collision. No additional details were immediately released regarding how the crash occurred or whether any citations were issued.

Traffic in the area experienced brief slowdowns as emergency crews responded and vehicles were cleared from the roadway. Drivers traveling through the West Blue Ridge Drive corridor were advised to use caution during the early afternoon hours while first responders worked the scene.

Officials did not identify the deputy or the other driver involved, and the sheriff’s office has not indicated whether the deputy was on duty at the time of the crash. As standard protocol, an independent agency is handling the investigation due to law enforcement involvement.

Updates are expected as Highway Patrol completes its review. Residents who travel through this part of Greenville County regularly may want to monitor traffic conditions during peak hours, as follow-up investigative activity could cause intermittent delays.

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GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. —

Windy conditions are likely the cause of a reignited fire at the scene of a damaged dental office.

Firefighters with the Boiling Springs Fire Department were cleaning up on Monday following a large fire that damaged the Carolina Dental Group building, which is located off Pelham Road.

"We were notified about the fire shortly after 10:40 p.m. last night. We arrived. We had flames through the roof. Crews put up two aerial devices and flowed a lot of water. [We] got the fire extinguished and under control very quickly," said Capt. Chris Camacho.

However, firefighters were called back on scene hours later because the fire had started back up.

"Even if it's 10, 12, 15 miles an hour, if it's persistent, you can have very large impacts on fire suppression operations. That's wild land or even just grass and brush fires all the way up to structure fires with vinyl siding or commercial structure fire similar to this one," Camacho said.

Camacho said with the windy conditions, nearby businesses are fortunate this fire wasn't worse.

"We had very high flame links coming out of the top of the building, and we did have some persistent wind, although it wasn't as high as it is right now. But just with that little bit of wind and the tall flames, we were very fortunate that no embers were scattered or ignited any other remote spot fires," he said.

He said the goal now is to keep the building secure.

"Operations today are making sure the fire is completely extinguished. We'll do everything we can to prevent another rekindling. Then we'll resecure the building and work with investigators," he said.

No cause of the first fire has been released.

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Triumph SC has appointed Dave Dixon as its new head coach, the club announced today. Dixon will lead the Triumph into its eighth season as the club prepares to move into its new stadium at BridgeWay Station in Mauldin during the 2026 season. Dixon, the third head coach in Triumph history, takes over following Rick Wright’s retirement.

Dixon comes to Greenville from the Charlotte Independence. He served as Charlotte's assistant coach for two years in 2019 and 2020 and again from 2024-2025, including their historic playoff run in 2024 which culminated with a runners-up finish in the USL League One Final. He also has ties to club soccer within the Carolinas as the Director of Soccer for FC Carolina from 2021-2024.

"I'm honored and excited to be the next Head Coach of the Greenville Triumph," said Dixon. "It is a legacy club within the USL that has a rich history and championship pedigree. I'm really looking forward to working alongside Sporting Director Zach Prince to build a championship-caliber team for the community and our great fan base, and to make more history as we move into GE Vernova Park. I can't wait to see all the fans pack the stadium and help support our team as we compete for a championship this season."

Known for his ability to scout and identify talented young players, Dixon will work alongside newly appointed GM and Technical Director Zach Prince to shape the Triumph roster for 2026 and beyond.

"Bringing Dave into our club is a major step forward and I have complete confidence that he is the right person to lead this team," said Prince. "Dave is one of the most respected coaches in the USL, with an exceptional level of knowledge and experience developing players in the U.S. The team will reflect his clear, demanding identity—playing with aggression and intensity. Both on and off the field, Dave sets the standard for professionalism and accountability, bringing people together by leading with humility and integrity."

Dixon brings a strong USL resume, spending time with Indy Eleven (USL Championship), the Charlotte Eagles and Mississippi Brilla FC (USL League Two) in addition to the Independence (League One). Dixon spent six seasons with the Charlotte Eagles in USL League Two, serving as an assistant and head coach from 2013-2018. During his time as head coach with the Eagles, he was named USL League Two Coach of the Year in 2015 and led the Eagles to a national title in 2017.

Dixon, originally a native of DuBois, Pennsylvania, began his career in collegiate athletics at Roberts Wesleyan College and later moved on to roles at Belhaven College, Milligan College, and Temple University. In addition to his 29 years of coaching, Dixon also pulls from his experience as a goalkeeper at the collegiate and professional level at Houghton College and the Charlotte Eagles, respectively.

Dixon will bring a wealth of experience as the Triumph looks to rebuild in 2026 after missing the playoffs for the first time in the club’s history. He holds a US Soccer A License and a United Soccer Coaches Association Premier license. Dixon’s support staff for the 2026 season will be announced in the coming weeks.

South Carolina – South Carolina’s Upstate wakes to a damp, gray sky this morning, with low clouds sliding across the foothills and a brisk northwest breeze rattling loose branches. Pavement looks wet across I-85 and US-29, signaling the first hints of a shifting December weather pattern as holiday travel begins to build.

Gusty northwest winds will continue through the day, with speeds reaching 28 to 30 mph east of the mountains before gradually easing later. These winds will push noticeably colder air into Greenville–Spartanburg, sending wind chills into the teens by this evening. For drivers, that means crosswinds on elevated roadways and rapid cooling on shaded bridges — a setup that can encourage early-season slick spots where lingering moisture refreezes.

Skies turn sunnier by midday, and the temperature falls steadily toward the lower 30s by late afternoon as dry air wins out. To be fair, this is not a winter storm setup, but it is a classic December cold-snap transition, and residents should secure outdoor decorations and plan for a quick chill on evening errands.

Monday brings quieter conditions, with sunshine returning and highs near 39°. Light winds shift southwest, making the air feel a bit more tolerable by midday. By Tuesday, Upstate skies shine bright, temperatures rebound toward 51°, and early Christmas travel improves across the region.

Meteorologists continue watching a broader pattern change across the East — nothing imminent yet, but the early-week cold push hints at more winter teases as we approach Christmas week.

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Five-Day Outlook (Sun–Thu)

• Today: Becoming sunny; high 44°. Winds gust 28–30 mph.• Monday: Sunny; high 39°.• Tuesday: Sunny; high 51°.• Wednesday: Partly sunny; high 58°.• Thursday: Partly sunny; high 56°.