State of emergency declared in SC ahead of winter storm

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 426

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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COLUMBIA — Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Wednesday ahead of an expected winter storm that could bring a mix of sleet, ice and snow to parts of South Carolina.

Forecasters say widespread power outages are possible and could last for multiple days.

The governor’s order activates the state Emergency Operations Plan and allows the National Guard to call up troops and prepare equipment. It also means South Carolina’s anti-price-gouging law is …

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