Governor Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-02 to declare a State of Emergency in support of the state’s ongoing response efforts to the winter weather moving across South Carolina. The State of Emergency coincides with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center moving to Operation Condition 2 as of 10:00 AM. “Our state’s emergency teams are fully prepared, and […]

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CITY OF SENECA ANNOUNCES FACILITY CLOSURES DUE TO IMMINENT WINTER WEATHER: EMERGENCY SERVICES TO CONTINUE AS NORMAL

JAN 9, 2025, SENECA SC – As we adapt to evolving weather conditions, the City of Seneca will be adjusting operational hours to ensure essential services continue while prioritizing the safety and well–being of our community and staff.  Seneca City Hall and all City facilities will be closed on Friday, January 10th in anticipation of the imminent winter weather. Additional […]

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Oconee County Closures and Emergency Operations Center Activation

Oconee County government offices will be closed on Friday, January 10, due to predicted inclement weather related to the National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning issued for the entire Upstate. Administrative offices, including the Libraries and Courts will be closed, however all emergency and public safety personnel as well as the County’s public works division will be on duty during […]

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning Issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC from Fri, Jan 10, 7:00 AM EST to Sat, Jan 11, 7:00 AM EST What: Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. Where: Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. […]

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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Stands Ready to Respond during Upcoming Winter Storm

(Walhalla, SC) ————————————The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is standing ready to respond as the first winter storm of the season will descend upon the Golden Corner beginning Friday. “The National Weather Service has placed Oconee County under a Winter Strom Watch from Friday morning until Saturday morning,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. “Accumulations of snow and ice are in […]

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SC DOT, Duke Energy, and Blue Ridge Electric Prepare for Winter Storm

The South Carolina DOT is pre-treating roads and mobilizing equipment to ensure safe travel during the anticipated winter storm, urging drivers to slow down, give crews space, and avoid travel if possible. Duke Energy advises customers to prepare for potential outages, noting that ice buildup can damage power lines and recommends lowering thermostats to conserve energy. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative […]

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Local Warming Shelters Open During Extreme Cold

Our Daily Rest in Seneca has activated its White Flag shelter, offering warmth from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at 525 East Main Street when temperatures drop below 36°F. HOPE Missions of the Upstate in Anderson operates a warming shelter November through March on nights below 38°F, and the YMCA of Easley, Pickens, and Powdersville provides heated spaces, hot showers, and charging stations […]

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