Governor Henry McMaster declared South Carolina is under a State of Emergency after winter weather caused snow, sleet and freezing rain on Friday, Jan. 10.

A state of emergency was declared for South Carolina on Friday due to a winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to the state. A snow storm was moving eastward through the Carolinas on Friday, Jan.

Amid a winter storm that includes snow, sleet and ice impacting much of the Palmetto State, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a statewide emergency Friday. “Our state’s emergency teams are fully prepared,

Governor Henry McMaster has announced a State of Emergency for the winter storm that is currently traveling across the state of South Carolina.

"I urge all South Carolinians to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, take appropriate safety measures, and stay informed by following local weather updates," Gov. Henry McMaster said July 10, 2025.

Governor McMaster has issued an executive order waiving transportation regulations as winter weather comes to the state.

Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Friday as winter weather approaches. “Our state’s emergency teams are fully prepared, and this State of Emergency will provide them additional support to respond to the winter weather moving across our state,

Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order waiving some transportation regulations ahead of Friday’s winter weather potential.