48 storm-related fatalities confirmed in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – As of Saturday, October 5, a total of 48 storm-related fatalities have been confirmed across multiple counties in South Carolina.

The number of deaths rises from the reported 46 on Friday with two more confirmed in Newberry and Spartanburg counties.

These numbers have been verified through each county’s coroner’s office. For specific details regarding each case, please contact the coroner’s office in the respective county.

Here is the breakdown of storm-related fatalities by county:

• Aiken County: 10
• Anderson County: 5
• Chester County: 2
• Chesterfield County: 1
• Greenville County: 7
• Greenwood County: 1
• Laurens County: 3
• Newberry County: 5
• Richland County: 1
• Saluda County: 3
• Spartanburg County: 9
• York County: 1
• Total weather-related fatalities: 48

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as recovery efforts progress across the state.

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