Cheddar Fire Dept.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for much of the area through 10 AM EST.

With the heaviest of hearts we share the loss of one of our own. FF/Paramedic David Campbell passed away this morning due to a vehicle accident on his way into work. David was assigned to RHFD Engine 6, A-Shift. Please pray for the Campbell family, his friends & co-workers.

As predicted, high winds are causing scattered power outages throughout our service area. As of Friday morning, 5,000 members are without power. All available line crews are currently working to restore power. Report outages at 1-800-942-3141. laurenselectric.com/outage-center/

Anderson county. Car strikes home. Driver had to be cut out by Cheddar firefighters. Medshore, QRV’s, and state troopers also responded. MedTrans 1 flew the patient to the hospital. Big Creek Road. @CarolinaScanner

Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving from the Cheddar Fire Department. We are thankful for such an amazing community. Thank you to all who supported us with the letter drive donations and online donations. Cheddar is the greatest community you'll find! #thanksgiving#thankful

It's Utility Scam Awareness Day. Top red flags: -Asking for payment in prepaid debit, gift card, money transfer, or payment app. -Using scare tactics or threaten you into paying ASAP. -Cold-calling and asking you to verify personal info.

Areas of dense fog this morning 🌫️ will give way to afternoon sun. 🌞 Temperatures will be above normal 🌡️ as another dry pattern begins. 🏜️ #ncwx #scwx #gawx

Anderson county. Cheddar & Whitefield firefighters on scene of moped wreck. Foster Road outside Williamston. Medshore transported driver to hospital. QRV and state troopers also responded. @CarolinaScanner

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635 AM EDT 28 September -- Recent data from a @NOAA_HurrHunter aircraft indicate #Ian is rapidly intensifying & max sustained winds are now up to 155 mph. This information will be reflected in a special advisory to be issued by 7 AM EDT (1100 UTC). #Ian" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">hurricanes.gov/#Ian

SCAM ALERT! Numerous members have reported receiving automated calls today threatening to disconnect power within 30 minutes if the member does not "press 1" to pay immediately. We will never call you to demand immediate payment.

ATTENTION: The City of Anderson Public Works has scheduled another mosquito spraying application on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 beginning at 7:45 PM. Please check the listed areas below. For questions or concerns please contact us at the Public works Division at 864-231-2246.

Members in Mauldin report solar companies knocking on doors claiming affiliation with LEC. LEC DOES NOT send subcontractors to make sales/knock on doors. Always ask for credentials or business cards. If you have questions about solar, contact our Solar Advisor @ 864-683-1690.

The World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be visiting Greenville Fire/Rescue Station 1 and donating relief water on Friday! TRAFFIC ALERT: Please expect some traffic delays as our horse friends make their way throughout downtown Greenville on Friday afternoon. #GoPirates

Be aware of text messages being sent throughout the nation claiming to be t-shirt sales for various fire departments. Fire departments do not solicit and will not send random text for sales. If you receive this confirm with the department mentioned as it is most likely a scam.

GREENVILLE ACCIDENTS AT 5!

Prayers for those who were injured and prayer for the family of Sara Weaver who lost her life while serving others.

Prisma Health Laurens Co. campus issues emergency alert. No word yet from @theprismahealth on the reason behind the alert. foxcarolina.com/2022/07/26/pri…