Cherokee County E911

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Day 5 of National Telecommunicators Week and we wrapped it up with a little “10-code” fun! 📻🚔
Our day shift showed out for 10 Codes Day—let’s just say we had a major jail break situation going on! The creativity, laughter, and team spirit this week has been unmatched.
As NTW comes to a close, I want to take a moment to recognize the heart of it all—our dispatchers. You are the calm in the chaos, the steady voice in someone’s worst moment, and the unseen heroes behind every call. The dedication, compassion, and strength you show day in and day out does not go unnoticed. We are beyond thankful for each and every one of you.
To all of our incredible sponsors—thank you. Your generosity, kindness, and support made this week truly special for our team. We are so grateful for everything you did to help us celebrate our people the way they deserve.
I hope you all continue to celebrate, enjoy, and take in every bit of appreciation coming your way through the weekend!

04/16/2026

🎸⭐ Day [4] of National Telecommunicators Week = ROCKSTAR STATUS ⭐🎸

Today we turned the volume all the way up for Rock Star Day AND celebrated our awards & prize day — and WOW, what a way to honor this incredible team!

A huge shoutout to Chief Brian Mullinax and the Blacksburg Police Department for the awesome gifts, Antioch Volunteer Fire Department for keeping us fed, and Dunkin’ Donuts for the coffee and treats that kept us going strong ☕🍩 We are so grateful for ALL of our amazing sponsors who showed us so much love this week!

But most importantly… today was about recognizing the true rockstars behind the headsets 🎧
Our dispatchers show up day in and day out with dedication, strength, and heart — answering every call, handling every crisis, and being the calm in someone else’s storm.

We are beyond proud of each and every one of you. Thank you for all that you do for our community — you don’t just do the job, you ROCK it 🤘❤️

04/15/2026

Day 3 of National Telecommunicators Week was a WIN! 🏈🏀⚾

Today we showed up repping our favorite teams and bringing all the game-day energy! From jerseys to team colors, it was a fun reminder that just like in sports, teamwork is everything—and this crew shows up strong every single shift.

We were also incredibly blessed (and well-fed! 😋) thanks to the amazing support from our community. A huge THANK YOU to all of the generous sponsors who made sure both of our crews were taken care of today Thank you Brandi's for breakfast, Lippert for desserts and Regional One for lunch —you truly make us feel appreciated!

We’re halfway through NTW and the fun is still going strong… 👀
Stay tuned for Day 4—we can’t wait to see what everyone brings next!

04/15/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to one of our amazing dispatchers, Melissa! 🎂🎉
Today we celebrate YOU and all the hard work, dedication, and calm-under-pressure strength you bring to the team every single day. Your voice is often the first line of help and reassurance, and the impact you make does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for being a team player, for always stepping up when it matters most, and for everything you do behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. We are lucky to have you!
Wishing you a day filled with happiness, laughter, and everything you enjoy most — you deserve it!

04/14/2026

Today we saddled up and showed out for Western Day!
We are beyond grateful for the amazing support we received today. A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors who made sure both of our crews stayed fed and appreciated all day long ❤️
Zakary's spoiled us with delicious cinnamon rolls and coffee, Fleettalk By Rock Communications fed dispatch breakfast this morning and Sugar Wren Kitchen fed dispatch lunch today! Your generosity means more to us than you know, and it truly helps make this week so special for our dispatchers.
Day 3 is coming in hot, and we can't wait to see who brings the most TEAM spirit.

04/13/2026

We kicked off National Telecommunicators Week with a BANG today! Our team showed out for Twin Day/Dynamic Duo Day.
A HUGE thank you to Dunkin' Doughnuts, Macedonia Fire Department, and Sugar Rush for keeping us fueled up today with coffee, doughnuts, munchkins, goodie baskets and ice cream!
We are so thankful for the love and support our community shows us - it truly means the world to our team!
Stay tuned - we are just getting started!

04/07/2026

Forestry Commission issuing statewide Red Flag Fire Alert
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective at 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 8.

The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire.

In addition to a widespread deficit of rainfall that continues to intensify drought over much of the state, Wednesday’s forecast includes gusty winds higher than 20 mph and relative humidities under 25% in places.

Because current weather conditions are very conducive to fires escaping easily and spreading rapidly, anyone considering outdoor burning should take extra precautions if they still choose to burn under a Red Flag Fire Alert. Those who have burned recently should return to monitor their burn areas and ensure the dry conditions don’t cause any rekindling.

“Wildfire potential is always higher this time of year, and our use of the Red Flag Fire Alert a few weeks ago made a huge difference in the number of new ignitions,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “This warning is a great tool that encourages citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. We’re simply asking for people to respect the weather, be smart and stay safe.”

Adding to the danger, particularly in the western part of the state, are the heavy fuel loads that remain in our forests from Hurricane Helene. Not only can these downed, drying trees and other fuels act as kindling, increasing the risk of wildfire ignition and spread, but they also are likely to impede firefighters’ access, adversely impacting response capability.

Although a Red Flag Fire Alert does not ban outdoor burning, it does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas. The alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire managers will continuously monitor the situation.

Press release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-RedFlagFireAlert-260408.pdf

04/07/2026

📞💛 Thank You, 911 Dispatchers! 💛📞

As we approach National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18), we want to recognize the incredible men and women behind the headset—our 911 dispatchers.

Last night, County Council honored this week with a formal resolution, recognizing the vital role these professionals play in keeping Cherokee County safe.

They are the calm in the chaos.
The steady voice on the other end of the line.
The critical link between emergency and response.

Every call they take could be someone’s worst moment—and they meet it with professionalism, compassion, and strength.

👏 Thank you for your dedication, your resilience, and your service to our community. Cherokee County is safer because of you.

04/03/2026

Cherokee County E-911 personnel spent the day at Limestone Central Elementary for career day. Public education goes a long way and it starts with our children.

03/27/2026

No outside burning!!

SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban, effective at 4 p.m. today

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 4 p.m. today.

A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.

The ban does not apply to fires used for the preparation of food or fires used in appropriate enclosures (portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas or permanent fire pits constructed of stone, masonry, metal or other noncombustible material that conforms with all applicable South Carolina fire codes).

Forestry Commission officials say weather conditions over the next several days present a greatly elevated potential for fires igniting easily and spreading rapidly. Dangerously low relative humidities – reaching below 20% in some areas – combined with extremely dry fuels statewide and gusty winds will create a particularly volatile mix of wildfire risk factors throughout the weekend.

"In addition to the intensifying drought conditions, the weather we’re going to see statewide over the next several days makes it ripe for any fire that starts to burn intensely and move fast,” SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones said. "While these conditions can make wildfires ignite easily anywhere and make it more challenging for firefighters to contain, we’re really concerned about areas where events like Hurricane Helene and recent ice damage have led to higher amounts of fuel. This burning ban is necessary to limit ignitions to the maximum extent possible to prevent severe wildfires for public safety purposes."

The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission.

Shareable link:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260327.pdf

03/26/2026

We would like to say thank you to Blacksburg Police Department, SC and the Town of Blacksburg.

The Blacksburg Police Department along with the Town of Blacksburg presented our 911 dispatchers with a Proclamation for Telecommunications week April 12-18 last night at council meeting. We appreciate all our dispatchers and the job they do for us. They are the calm voice during a crisis.