Tag: Weather

A potential winter storm could bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to parts of the Upstate from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. The areas north of I-20, particularly around the I-85 Corridor and into Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson Counties, are at risk for hazardous road conditions, with slippery bridges and overpasses likely. While snowfall and ice amounts remain uncertain, sufficient […]

With freezing temperatures approaching, the South Carolina Municipal Insurance and Risk Financing Fund and South Carolina Municipal Insurance Trust advise municipalities to prepare for winter weather. Key steps include draining or insulating water pipes, covering spigots, turning off sprinklers, maintaining building thermostats at 55°F or higher, and checking vehicle anti-freeze levels and tire pressure. To protect employees, encourage layered clothing, […]

The Blood Connection (TBC) is urgently calling for blood donations as an approaching winter storm threatens to disrupt collections across South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. With only 2-3 days’ worth of blood inventory remaining, TBC aims to build reserves to 5-7 days before severe weather brings snow, ice, and power outages. Donors are encouraged to act immediately, with […]

A strong winter storm system moved through, bringing light ice to the mountains and heavy rain Monday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory was in effect for parts of Western North Carolina, with minor ice accumulations expected in the mountains. The Upstate did not experience ice but had a messy commute with downpours. Frigid air moves in behind the system tonight, […]

What Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. Where Portions of northeast Georgia, piedmont and western North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina. When From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Thursday. Impacts Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Summary Take steps now to protect tender plants from the […]

IN ANDERSON COUNTY: Anderson County Emergency Management – Providing oxygen (864-276-8620) Anderson County Main Library – 300 N. McDuffie St., Anderson, SC – Charging station Calhoun Academy of the Arts – 1520 E Calhoun St, Anderson, SC – Supplying meals to anyone 18 or younger Centerville Elementary – 1529 Whitehall Rd., Anderson, SC – Supplying meals to anyone 18 or […]

BREC CEO/President Jim Lovinggood that says, based on currently available information, we expect to restore services to over 95 percent of our membership by Monday, October 7. It is highly likely power will be restored before then. Crews will continue to work throughout the weekend. We are not scaling down operations. — Riley Morningstar Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) met with leadership and employees at Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Pickens, South Carolina on Wednesday. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative is a customer-owned electric utility company that has been operating in South Carolina since 1940. Graham is a customer of Blue Ridge. Graham gave an update with Blue Ridge President and CEO Jim […]

COLUMBIA—The State Forester’s Burning Ban will be lifted for Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens and Union counties, effective at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4. The Forestry Commission is lifting the ban after evaluating conditions in these counties and in consultation with county fire officials. The ban will remain in place for Aiken, Edgefield, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Saluda and […]

PICKENS, South Carolina — Approximately 5,700 Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative members had their power restored Thursday, dropping the percentage without power down to 16 percent. As of tonight, over 53,000 members have had their power restored since Tropical Storm Helene ripped through our region last Friday. At the time of this release, 11,878 members were without power. All 43 Spartanburg County members are now back online. Further […]