Fallen trees are blamed for at least five of the deaths, including Christine Schmeiske of Anderson, who was trapped in her house under heavy debris

At least 15 people have died in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties since the storm tore through the region, many crushed by falling trees

With power still out for the majority of the Upstate, schools and colleges are making decisions about cancellations and e-learning.

At least 200 people have been killed from Hurricane Helene, which unleashed devastation across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Helene, which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region last week as a massive Category 4 hurricane,

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing Thursday afternoon to provide the latest on the state’s recovery efforts during Hurricane Helene’s aftermath. McMaster and state officials are expected to speak on Oct.