Update Tuesday – Anderson County government offices opened on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, September 12th.
Due to the potential of high winds and weather conditions from Hurricane Irma, Anderson County government offices and other local offices including the Town of Williamston, will be closing today (Monday) at 1 p.m.
The Williamston Town Council meeting originally scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled for next Monday on the 18th.
The Town of West Pelzer Council meeting scheduled for Monday night has also been cancelled
The Town of Pelzer Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. will is presently still scheduled.
Greenville County Schools officials are delaying a decision regarding possible school closures or delays on Tuesday until approximately 6 p.m. this evening. A statement issued Monday afternoon said, “While we want to ensure the safety of students and employees and give families time to plan, we do not want to miss school and inconvenience families unnecessarily. With revisions still being made to the forecast, we believe delaying this decision until late this afternoon will provide more valid information about the storm’s expected impact in our area. Given that the wind advisory for the area extends to 4 a.m. tomorrow, families should prepare for any possible scenario on Tuesday, including regular schedule, a delay, or closure.”