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GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. —

There is now a confirmed case of measles at a school in Greenville County, South Carolina.

This is part of the outbreak that began in Spartanburg County in September.

For the latest numbers on the outbreak, click here.

The case in Greenville County has been identified at Crestview Elementary.

The Greenville County School District said it was made aware of the case on Jan. 14 by the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

The district said parents and staff at Crestview Elementary were informed of the case and potential exposure.

They said anyone required to quarantine as directed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health was contacted individually.

According to the district, students and staff who were present at Crestview Elementary on Jan. 6, 2026, may have been exposed to the highly contagious viral illness.

The district said a bus route transporting students from Greer Middle School and Greer High School was also exposed.

The parents of those students were contacted individually, and all parents and staff at the two schools were informed.

Here is the message that the principal of Crestview sent to parents:

"This is David Langston, principal at Crestview Elementary School. I want to let you know that a member of our school community tested positive for measles, which is a contagious viral infection. If your child was present at school on January 6, 2026, they were potentially exposed. A letter from the Department of Public Health with details about the measles and potential symptoms is attached. Students and staff members who are required to quarantine as required by the South Carolina Department of Public Health are being contacted individually. The need to quarantine depends on many factors including but not limited to proof of immunization or vaccination, date and time of exposure, and other considerations. If your child exhibits symptoms for measles, please keep them home, notify the school nurse, and call your healthcare provider. For additional information about measles, please visit the South Carolina Department of Public Health website. I want to assure you that we take this very seriously and the health and safety of students and staff is our primary focus. We are working closely with the district and the Department of Public Health to ensure that all appropriate precautions and responsive measures are taken. Thank you."

Break out your winter coats, gloves and hats.

South Carolina residents, along with other southern states, are bracing for a dramatic temperature drop on Jan. 15 and into the weekend.

According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, while daytime temperatures are expected to remain above freezing, lows are expected to plunge to around 20 degrees on Thursday night. By Saturday, Jan. 17, the region could experience light snow flurries, particularly at the higher elevations.

But don't expect it to add up to much in the Upstate.

Temperatures are expected to climb slightly over the weekend, offering a brief respite from intense cold with a 20%-25% chance of rain or snow.

National Weather Service urges drivers to use caution

The National Weather Service advises drivers to be cautious, particularly on bridges and overpasses, where ice can form even if the roads appear to be wet.

Residents should remain vigilant about the cold temperatures and monitor weather updates for any forecast changes.

Upstate South Carolina weekend weather

For the Greenville-Spartanburg area from Thursday, Jan. 15, to Sunday, Jan. 18, the National Weather Service and local forecasts indicate a period of cold, sunny weather with a brief chance of precipitation over the weekend.

Weather for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19

According to the National Weather Service, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19, the weather will be cold but clear.

Those driving in the Upstate should be aware that any lingering moisture from the weekend's 20%–30% chance of rain or snow might lead to isolated black ice on bridges and overpasses by early that morning.

It is advisable to exercise caution while driving and to allow extra time for potential delays due to icy conditions.

Early morning temperatures on Jan. 19, are expected to be in the mid-20s, while daytime highs are expected to rise to the mid to high 40s.

Monday night will remain cold, with lows dropping to around 21°F–22°F.

Travis Jacque Rose is the trending news reporter for the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him attrose@gannett.com

GREENVILLE, S.C. —

A cold and windy day in the Carolinas with the chance of snow in some areas this weekend.

Latest from Chief Meteorologist Chris Justus:

"When the high-resolution models come into range and line up with the GFS and Euro, you pay attention. This is an important inflection point — we’re now in the wheelhouse where details start to matter. The high-res guidance does confirm snow, but with slightly different timing: a Sunday lunchtime start, continuing into the afternoon and evening.

"Now comes the key question — where. The European model still favors a track south of the Upstate, delivering more of a glancing blow to coastal Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Meanwhile, the GFS — and now the high-res models — show a broader swath of snow, driven by a stronger low-pressure system farther south.

"From here on out, the forecast hinges on low-pressure track and placement. Early looks show a near-ideal setup for a meaningful southern snow — but we need to see consistency. Stay tuned."

(A full breakdown of those snow chances in the video above)

Wind gusts pick up today near 30-40 mph bringing down Thursday's wind chills.

Highs today are chilly due to the winds.

Western North Carolina will have peak wind chills in the teens this afternoon and upper 20s for the Upstate.

We see sunshine and try to warm up through Saturday.

Another similar blast of cold air arrives late Saturday into Sunday. Models show intense cold air and winds with enough moisture for mountain snow.

The models show energy diving far enough south for coastal snow.

This is one to watch as snow could be flying around.

Highs back in the 30s in the Upstate and 20s in the mountains with wind chills near or below zero Sunday into Monday.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Dangerous cold settles in Friday for the Upstate and Western North Carolina. We now have three First Alert Weather Days in place surrounding the cold and possible snow chances in the Upstate Sunday.

Friday: Bitter Cold Grips the Region

A First Alert Weather Day takes effect Friday for all of the Western Carolinas as bitter cold moves in. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills impact all of us. Temperatures drop into the teens and with winds still gusting to around 20 mph, especially for the Upstate, feels like temperatures go as low as the single digits in the mountains and the low teens in the Upstate.

Residents should prepare for extreme cold by:

Saturday Morning: More Mountain Snow Possible

Another First Alert Weather Day takes effect for the North Carolina mountains Saturday morning. Light snow accumulations develop over high elevations Friday night into early Saturday, which could create travel issues, particularly in mountain passes and higher elevations of southwest North Carolina. A dusting to 2″ of snow are possible for the mountains valleys.

A quick round of rain moves through the Upstate early Saturday morning, moving out by 10 AM. There is some hint that a wintry mix could develop over northern parts of Oconee, Pickens and Greenville counties with some snow and sleet mixing in with a chilly rain. Temperatures hover right around freezing so it’s not likely to stick, but it could still lead to some slick roadways.

Sunday: Monitoring Upstate Snow Threat

This is a story to monitor closely. The GFS (American) model is backing off the idea of significant snow in the Upstate, and this system could impact all of the Western Carolinas. Confidence remains low at this time due to model inconsistencies as the Euro continues to keep the moisture closer to the coast and our area dry. The track of the low pressure is crucial in determining how this plays out. If the low tracks closer to our area, we have the better chance for snow as the cold air is in place. But if the low tracks further from us, we end up with a dry and mainly sunny day. If we do see the snow, the potential for significant accumulations is looking less likely with some areas only getting a dusting at best.

This is a significant weather event to monitor. We’re still several days out, and model guidance continues to evolve. The track, timing, and intensity of this system remain uncertain. Stay with First Alert Weather for updates as this system approaches — we’ll have a much clearer picture by Friday evening.

Extended Forecast: Cold Continues Into Next Week

Another cold air mass settles over the region early next week, keeping temperatures well below normal. A Cold Weather Advisory may be needed for mountain areas early Tuesday as the cold deepens.

By late next week, temperatures gradually moderate, but the region remains cooler than average through at least the following weekend.

Stay with First Alert Weather for the latest updates as these systems move through the region.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. —

Verizon experienced an outage on Wednesday.

Update at 10:20 p.m.:

Verizon posted the following message on X:

"The outage has been resolved. If customers are still having an issue, we encourage them to restart their devices to reconnect to the network. For those affected, we will provide account credits. Details will be shared directly with customers. We sincerely apologize for the disruption."

Update at 8:59 p.m.

Verizon posted the following message on X:

"Today, we let many of our customers down and for that, we are truly sorry. They expect more from us.

"We are working non-stop and making progress. Our teams will continue to work through the night until service is restored for all impacted customers.

We will make this right - for any customer affected, we will provide account credits and share updates soon."

Update at 4:12 p.m.

Verizon posted the following message on X

"Verizon's team is on the ground actively working to fix today’s service issue that is impacting some customers. We know this is a huge inconvenience, and our top priority is to get you back online and connected as fast as possible. We appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this issue."

Update at 2:15 p.m.

Verizon posted the following message on X

"Verizon engineering teams are continuing to address today's service interruptions. Our teams remain fully deployed and are focused on the issue. We understand the impact this has on your day and remain committed to resolving this as quickly as possible."

Verizon engineering teams are continuing to address today's service interruptions. Our teams remain fully deployed and are focused on the issue. We understand the impact this has on your day and remain committed to resolving this as quickly as possible.

— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) January 14, 2026

Downdetector is also reporting issues with other companies including T-Mobile, AT&T, and US Cellular.

Downdetector, which tracks outages, reported a spike in Verizon outages around noon Wednesday.

As of 12:30 p.m. there were 168,000 reports.

Many users are reporting 'SOS' on their phones.

Verizon said in a statement on X: "We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers. Our engineers are engaged and are working to identify and solve the issue quickly. We understand how important reliable connectivity is and apologize for the inconvenience."

We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers. Our engineers are engaged and are working to identify and solve the issue quickly. We understand how important reliable connectivity is and apologize for the inconvenience.

— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) January 14, 2026