Due to icy roads from recent snow and expected freezing temperatures, many Lowcountry government offices, libraries, courts, and facilities in South Carolina delayed openings or closed on Monday, February 2, 2026.
City and County Openings
City of Charleston offices and facilities opened at noon, with crews salting roads and urging residents to avoid travel if possible. Charleston County offices, libraries, book drops, convenience centers, and the judicial complex also opened at noon; parks stayed closed mornings for assessments.
Full Closures
North Charleston closed all offices and facilities Monday, shifting trash collection one day behind with no bulk pickup. Colleton County shut all government offices, solid waste sites, and the landfill for the day, resuming Tuesday. Georgetown County closed offices, landfills, and recycling centers, extending property tax deadlines to Tuesday.
Partial Delays
Mount Pleasant facilities opened at noon with remote staff mornings; trash collection paused Monday and shifted a day. Berkeley County offices, courthouse, landfill, and libraries opened at 10 a.m. The South Carolina Aquarium reopened at noon after a Sunday closure.
