Governor Henry McMaster announced an extension to the current state of emergency that was issued as Winter Storm Fern blew into the the state last weekend.
Now, the state's top officials are bracing for more wintry weather in the next 48 hours.
In a post on social media, Gov. McMaster said, “Unlike last weekend, there’s no threat of deadly ice damage and extended power outages – just slushy snow on roads and bridges that could freeze overnight. Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. As a precaution, last Wednesday’s state of emergency has remained in effect for this weekend."
By extension, this means the state's temporary price gouging law also remains in effect.
Price gouging is defined by an unreasonably large price hike in essential goods such as food, gas, and utilities. Slight price increases due to emergencies do not fall under price gouging criteria.
Residents can learn more or report suspected price gouging online.
