Jennifer Martin

@wspa7 reporter, Greenville native & food enthusiast

[Fred Cunningham @fredontv]

BREAKING NEWS I-385 South is blocked near Exit 31 (Southern Connector) because of a deadly crash. SUV collided with a tractor-trailer. One fatality. Drivers being detoured off I-385 at Bridges Road. (Pic from @JenLeighMartin )

[SCDOT @SCDOTPress]

SCDOT advises Upstate drivers about the potential for slippery areas of black ice overnight.
Black ice is a thin layer is clear enough to see the road underneath it. The road appears wet. So when the temperature is below freezing and the road looks wet, it may be black ice.

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

Following protests last night in Walhalla outside a Confederate monument, curfew was in place overnight and lifted at 6AM today. Now group is putting fence around monument saying they are city officials and “have been told to put it up to protect the monument.”

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

#BREAKING Clemson Univ. Board of Trustees approved changing name of the University’s Honors College to the Clemson University Honors College. Trustees also approved resolution requesting authority from the SC General Assembly to restore Tillman Hall to original name “Old Main”

[Asheville Police @AshevillePolice]

APD arrested 2 armed males at Market & Court Plaza. Both were armed w/ handguns. 1 was open carrying & 1 was carrying a concealed weapon w/o a concealed carry permit. Both are currently being booked in detention center. Addt’l protester was arrested and in possession of knife.

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

Storefront damage in downtown Asheville after protests became violent and destructive last night around 11pm.

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

Reedy River’s water level has dropped 6 ft. overnight. (Top picture is from @cityofgreenvillesc and the bottom is as of 7am today). It is now out of the flood stage at 9.6 ft. above normal; yesterday it was 15.6 ft. above normal, according to a @nws meter about a half mile away.

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

Here’s an overhead look at the fire that started around midnight at Legacy Pines Golf Clubhouse, shares with the Hejaz Shrime Temple. No injuries reported but building is destroyed. Club owner says course is still open.

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

@MOW_Anderson is delivering thousands of meals to seniors in need this week! Seniors aged 60+ qualify and meals are being distributed now at the Civic Center of Anderson until noon. More info on https://t.co/t1kVTSA2j3

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

New info from Anderson County Coroner on house fire last night in Pelzer: woman died in parents’ house from smoke inhalation. Says it looked like she had been trying to escape. Firefighters on scene believe it was caused by oxygen tank.

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

Family says they want victim Margaret Alice Karr to be remembered for her life, not the way she died.

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

Bond hearing beginning at Liberty Police Department for Thomas James Chapman, accused of sexually assaulting and murdering 89 year old woman in her home. Judge denies bond.

[NWS GSP @NWSGSP]

Tornado Warning continues for Fairview NC until 12:45 PM EST

[NWS GSP @NWSGSP]

Flash Flood Warning continues for Forest City NC, Spindale NC, Rutherfordton NC until 4:15 PM EST

[NWS GSP @NWSGSP]

Flash Flood Emergency continues for Easley SC, Clemson SC, Central SC until 5:00 PM EST

[NWS GSP @NWSGSP]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Honea Path SC, Ware Shoals SC, Due West SC until 1:15 PM EST

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

Call the right play! 🏈 No matter who you are rooting for in Sunday’s matchup, we’ve got a ‘mocktail’ for you. Take care of your #DesignatedDrivers by passing them a non-alcoholic beverage to show their team spirit! Fans don’t let fans drive drunk. #BuzzedDriving #SuperBowlLIV

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

#BREAKING Greenville Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating 2 shootings that left two men dead. One at Azalea Place Apartments on Rutherford Rd - man found dead in his vehicle.

[Greenville SC Police @GvlPD]

GPD SET TO HIRE MORE OFFICERS

Want a career that’s rewarding and has a little bit of everything?

The Greenville Police Department will be opening positions for police officers from January 20 until January 31 later… https://t.co/Q7d0mqnsUr

[Jennifer Martin @JenLeighMartin]

@WSSL100 and @MiracleHill are about to fry 500 turkeys for the homeless and impoverished in our community at the Spartanburg Rescue Mission. I’m live all morning on Carolina Morning - check out these hats Bill Ellis & I found! @WSPA7