Beaufort County evacuation order lifted

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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s lifted the evacuation order for Beaufort County effective today (Thursday, September 5, 2019) at 3:00 p.m. It is clear for residents and guests to return to Beaufort County at that time (3:00 p.m.).

Please pass the word along. In addition, the Governor’s evacuation order was lifted for Jasper and Colleton counties at 3:00 p.m. today.

There are still trees down and impassable roads throughout the Beaufort area, and the McTeer and Harbor bridges are closed until further notice.

Also, a curfew is in effect throughout Beaufort County from 10pm this evening through Friday morning at 6am.