PENDLETON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Tri-County Technical College said a student passed away during class on Wednesday evening.

According to officials, 48-year-old Elaine Joyce Joseph arrived to her phlebotomy course at the Pendleton Campus and was participating normally when she suddenly became unresponsive.

Officials said the instructor and students immediately responded, performing CPR until EMS arrived and continued life-saving efforts. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead.

The Anderson County Coroner’s Office said there is no foul play suspected but Joseph’s cause and manner of death are pending investigation by the coroner and SLED.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Elaine’s family, friends and classmates. This is a profound loss for our College community, an

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