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Anderson, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Anderson! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Anderson County residents should know as the measles outbreak nears end
- How a routine I-85 traffic stop left an Anderson deputy fighting
- Deputy shot on I-85 in Anderson County during tense Monday
Also on today's calendar: Carolinas International Book Fair (Author A. Snorton returns for his 2nd consecutive year)!.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 52.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. DPH reports no new measles cases ahead of potential Sunday end to state outbreak (southcarolinapublicradio.org) — Anderson County is among several Upstate communities hit by South Carolina’s large measles outbreak, which has now reached 997 cases statewide but no new infections in recent days. Health officials say the outbreak could be declared over as soon as Sunday if that trend holds, while urging residents to stay current on MMR vaccinations and watch for symptoms. 
2. Anderson County deputy alive 'by the Grace of God' after being shot during traffic stop (wyff4.com) — An Anderson County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot during a traffic stop on I-85, with officials saying his protective gear and quick response likely saved his life. The deputy, whose name hasn’t been released, has already undergone one surgery at Greenville Memorial and faces another, while Sheriff Chad McBride stresses both the dangers of the interstate and the importance of ongoing training for local deputies.
3. Suspect taken into custody after Blue Alert issued (wistv.com) — A statewide Blue Alert suspect has been captured in Barnwell County, but Anderson County was also shaken Monday when a suspect was killed after shooting a deputy during a traffic stop on I-85. The cases highlight a tense day for South Carolina law enforcement and underscore ongoing safety concerns along major corridors used by Anderson residents.
4. Greenville County sees rise in high-tech car thefts using key fob signal devices (wspa.com) — Residents in Anderson are being warned that thieves are using devices to capture key fob signals and steal high-value cars in minutes, a trend spreading across the Upstate. Greenville County deputies say criminals can unlock, start, and even reprogram vehicles, and they urge people to move key fobs away from doors, use Faraday bags, lock cars, and install tracking or cameras.
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Carolinas International Book Fair (Author A. Snorton returns for his 2nd consecutive year)!
Camperdown Plaza, 20 E Broad St, Greenville
11:00 am
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Toast 'N Topics featuring Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette
Anderson University , 129 N Main St # 200 , Anderson
7:30 am -
Soiree Volunteer Sign Up
Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce You will report to the White Tent for Check-in above the water wall in Carolina Wren Park. Parking- There are parking garages. Please arrive in time to park.
9:00 am
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Practical Strength
Belton Library , 91 Breazeale St , Belton
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Toast 'N Topics featuring Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette
Anderson University , 129 N Main St # 200 , Anderson
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BLS CPR/AED/Building Your Own First Aid Kit
McCarragher Action Courses , 801 Parkwood Dr , Anderson
9:00 am -
Movers & Shakers Storytime
Belton Library , 91 Breazeale St , Belton
10:30 am -
Soiree Volunteer Sign Up
Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce You will report to the White Tent for Check-in above the water wall in Carolina Wren Park. Parking- There are parking garages. Please arrive in time to park.
9:00 am -
South Carolina Concealed Weapon Permit Course
McCarragher Action Courses , 801 Parkwood Dr , Anderson
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OverEasy Exercise
Belton Library , 91 Breazeale St , Belton
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Out to Win!
Belton Library , 91 Breazeale St , Belton
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Bookmobile @ Northlake Condominiums
Northlake Condominiums , 100 Northlake Dr , Anderson
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The Pickens Creek Band
Timms Harley-Davidson , 4110 Clemson Blvd , Anderson
6:00 pm
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