Luckily, Awendaw did not receive the anticipated snowfall. We only received up to 1" of snow in our area. The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Cold Advisory until 1:00 p.m. It will issue a Cold Weather Advisory for the remainder of the day and through the night, as windchill temperatures will be in the teens. Continue dripping interior faucets tonight to reduce the risk of pipes freezing. For more information about the cold weather, please visit the National Weather Service Charleston website.

The roads remain hazardous throughout the county. If you must travel, please exercise extreme caution. There will be patches of black ice on Highway 17 N and on our secondary roads. Although the snow may be melting today, black ice will still pose a threat during Monday's morning commute.

As temperatures will be cold again this evening, please see the message below from the Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department on Generator and Space Heater Safety:
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As colder weather and potential power outages impact our area, the Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department wants to remind residents to use generators and space heaters safely.

Generator Safety:
• Never run generators indoors, in garages, or near windows or doors
• Always place generators outside, at least 20 feet away from your home
• Use extension cords rated for outdoor use
• Let generators cool before refueling
• Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home

Space Heater Safety:
• Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn
• Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet, never into power strips or extension cords
• Turn heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep
• Keep heaters away from children and pets

This will be the last update related to this weather event. If you have more questions about the storm, the County's Community Information Line reopened at 8 a.m. to provide updates and answer questions about winter storm impacts. This number is: 843-746-3900. For other emergency information, please follow the Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department Facebook Page (here) and the Charleston County Government Facebook Page (here).

As our community prepares for the upcoming winter storm, we ask residents to help us stay aware of storm impacts.

If you experience property damage, downed trees, blocked roadways, power outages, or other storm-related impacts, please report them using the County’s online damage reporting form:

Citizen Damage Report Tool

Submitting a report helps local officials understand conditions across the community and prioritize response efforts.
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Note: this form is for reporting impacts only and is not a request for immediate emergency assistance. If you have an emergency or life-safety concern, please call 911.

There is currently snowfall in our area. It is expected to continue from tonight through Sunday morning. We could see 4"-7" of snow. We strongly encourage all residents to avoid travel due to hazardous conditions. These conditions will persist throughout the weekend due to the threat of black ice. To reduce the risk of pipes freezing or bursting, we ask that you set your faucets to a small drip, especially overnight.

To report a power outage with Berkeley Electric, please call: 1-888-253-4232. To report a power outage with Dominion Energy, please call: 1-888-333-4465.

If you have questions about the storm, Charleston County has opened the Community Information Line at (843) 746-3900, which will remain staffed until 6 p.m. tonight to provide updates and answer questions. It will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

For other emergency information, please follow the Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department Facebook Page (here) and the Charleston County Government Facebook Page (here).
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A message from the office of the Mayor:
Dear Citizens of Awendaw,
A great deal of work is required to prepare for extreme weather events like the one we are currently experiencing.  Please know that your Town Administrator has been diligently coordinating and preparing our Town for this weather event.  County, State, and other local municipalities have been included in multiple scheduled conversations and coordination efforts.  These steps have been taken to ensure that resources and access to Emergency Response professionals remain available and ready.  As your Mayor and voice of your Town Council in such cases, we have been keeping a close watch on these efforts in real time. I can assure you that all possible actions have been taken and all due diligence to ensure public safety has been undertaken.
Please, do not drive.  If you have an emergency, call 911. The great professionals who are responsible for our Town are fully staffed and standing ready. Especially the hard-working men and women of the Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department under the leadership of Chief Shaun Gadsden. They are fully staffed and are prepared to assist in any way they can. We thank them for the service they give the town.
Respectfully,
Mayor Chris Crolley

The National Weather Service in Charleston anticipates the Awendaw McClellanville area will see at least 4"-6", potentially more, starting Saturday Evening through Sunday Morning. An Extreme Cold Warning will be issued for our area Saturday Night to Sunday Morning, as the windchill will make temperatures feel in the single digits. There is an anticipated Cold Weather Advisory for Sunday Night to Monday Morning, as the windchill will make temperatures feel in the teens.

​Do not travel unless you must, as there is an increased risk of black ice on the roadways.

To reduce the risk of pipes freezing or bursting, we ask that you set your faucets to a small drip, especially overnight.

As of right now, the town hall will be closed on Monday, February 1, due to the current forecast. To contact a staff member during this time, email them at the address on the town website (link here) or call 843-224-7159.

To report a power outage with Berkeley Electric, please call: 1-888-253-4232. To report a power outage with Dominion Energy, please call: 1-888-333-4465.

For warming shelter information, please visit the Charleston County Emergency Management Website at the bottom of the page for a list of open shelters. Their link can be found here.
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For other emergency information, please follow the Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department Facebook Page (here) and the Charleston County Government Facebook Page (here).

Due to colder morning temperatures, Town Hall will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29. Town Hall will open at 11:00 AM.

If you or anyone needs access to a warming shelter, Charleston County Emergency Management has posted each warming shelter on its website and provided an operations schedule. The website is provided at this link.
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We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please stay warm and safe.

Due to another Arctic Blast affecting our area, Town Hall will be in Remote Operations for the remainder of January 27 and will continue to monitor the remainder of the week. We will continue to keep the public informed.
If you or anyone needs access to a warming shelter during this time, Charleston County Emergency Management has posted each warming shelter on its website and provided an operations schedule. The website is provided in this link.
To contact a member of staff during this time, please email them or call 843-224-7159. Staff's emails can be found on the town website by using this link.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please stay warm and safe. 

Due to cold temperatures, Town Hall will operate remotely on Monday, January 12. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 13.
During this time, if you need to contact staff, please email a staff member via the Town website's Contact page (link here) or call 843‑224‑7159.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Are you interested in serving on a town board, commission or committee? The Council is currently soliciting applications from citizen volunteers for appointment on the Board of Zoning Appeals to fill one (1) vacancy. For more information on the board, please click here. 
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If you are interested in serving on the board, please fill out the Application for Appointment. Once completed, please submit a copy to the Town Administrator, Katharine Watkins in Town Hall or via email: [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on February 3, 2026. The Town Council will make the appointment during the February Town Council Meeting on February 5, 2026. 

The Town of Awendaw values equity and inclusion and seeks to appoint board, commission and committee members that reflect the diversity of our community. The Town of Awendaw does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, age, race, color, national origin, religion, military/veteran status, or disability

The Planning Commission will hold a VIRTUAL public hearing on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., (see Zoom instructions below) to approve the following road and easement names pursuant to S.C. Code § 6-29-1200 and Town Code § 153.004:

1. Settlers Bluff Way: TMS 661-00-00-290
2. Jessie Dingle Way: TMS 661-00-00-163
3. Roykeisha Drive: TMS 661-00-00-092
4. Giddy Up Lane: TMS 680-00-00-028
5. Finnigans Way: TMS 681-00-00-020
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Note: TMS serves as an approximate indicator of road locations.

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