YORK COUNTY, S.C. (January 9, 2024) – As heavy rain and strong winds lash the Carolinas, thousands are left grappling with power outages. Between Duke Energy and York Electric Cooperative, over 3,000 customers are currently without power. York, SC, bears the brunt of the outages, with close to 1,300 Duke Energy customers experiencing darkness since 10:30 am and over 1700 York York Electric Cooperative powerless.
The worst of the weather is expected to hit this afternoon before clearing out by evening. Until then, York County residents should prepare for potential continued outages and exercise caution as visibility deteriorates and winds remain strong.
Key points to remember:
- York County, SC, with 3,000 affected, is the hardest hit region.
- Duke Energy and York Electric Cooperative report outages, with restoration times unknown.
- Residents should prepare for continued outages and hazardous weather conditions.
We’ll keep you updated on the situation as restoration progress becomes available. Stay safe!
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.