South Carolina, Hurricane Helene and Emergency Management
Gov. Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to
‘We’ve been through this before’: South Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Helene
The first bands of rain and gusty winds from Hurricane Helene arrived in South Carolina on Thursday morning, and state officials are preparing to respond to potential impacts from the storm. “We’ve been through this before many,
South Carolina ramps up emergency response as Hurricane Helene nears
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has elevated the state's readiness and response to OPCON 2, as Hurricane Helene approaches.This decision follo
Gov. Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency ahead of potential impacts from Helene
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Helene. Helene is strengthening and is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida on Thursday evening.
SC Governor declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued a State of Emergency in the state in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene.
American Red Cross of South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Helene
Governor Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency as South Carolina prepares for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene.
McMaster declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene
As South Carolina prepares for the impacts of heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks, here's what issuing a state of emergency does
SC Gov. McMaster declares State of Emergency, asks residents to take precautions
Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Helene's potential effects and asked South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions.
How does South Carolina's boom times impact the state's water? State wants to find out.
Gov. Henry McMaster has formed group to develop state water plan that balances the demands of South Carolina's economic ...
South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency
In South Carolina, the governor has the lone ability to grant clemency and reduce a death sentence to life in prison. However ...
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South Carolina death row inmate dies by state's first lethal injection in 13 years
South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens died by lethal injection on Friday during the state's first execution in 13 years.
Gov. Henry McMaster orders flags be flown at half-staff Friday for National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Governor Henry McMaster (R) has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff Friday at all state buildings, grounds, and ...
South Carolina executes Freddie Owens, first in 13 years
South Carolina has executed Freddie Owens, the first inmate to die at the hands of the state in over a decade.
Georgia governor warns Hurricane Helene could become deadly
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp warned that Hurricane Helene could be deadly. There is also concern that the Category 4 storm could ...
Hurricane Helene: Tracking impact of potential major hurricane on college football