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

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

Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for, Spartanburg, Anderson and surrounding counties, according to the-Spartanburg NWS.

At least 14 people have died in, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties since the storm tore through the region, many crushed by falling trees

Several counties are without power, hundreds of trees have fallen and river communities flood due to rising waters in the upstate

South Carolina public safety officials confirmed Friday there were 19 storm-related deaths in the state. The deaths are attributed to Helene and its impacts on South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety said the deaths were confirmed through the coroner offices in each county: Newberry – 2 Anderson –