State of emergency in SC

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Gov. McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina and activated the state’s emergency operations plan.

The City of Charleston released an update yesterday stating that the City of Charleston offices will close at 3 p.m. today and remain closed all day Friday.

City residents can use the following parking garages free of charge from tonight at 5 p.m. to Sat., Oct. 1 at 5 p.m.

  • Aquarium Garage, 24 Calhoun St.
  • East Bay/Prioleau, 25 Prioleau St.
  • Queen Street, 93 Queen St.
  • Visitor Center, 63 Mary St.
  • 99 West Edge, 99 West Edge St.

Heads up: Your car must be removed from the lot by 5 p.m. Saturday to be eligible for free parking.

Go here for info on sandbags in the City of Charleston and here for Dorchester County.

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