UPDATE, 5:21 p.m.: Mayor Ron Still of Barnwell has confirmed that the road traversing the lake has reopened, and the location is now secure.

“We’ve reopened the road across the lake. The area is secure. Authorities have retrieved the device, and it is being transported for safe disposal,” he stated.

Mayor Still expressed gratitude to the community for their patience and understanding during this incident.

BARNWELL, S.C. () – On Thursday, the Barnwell Lake vicinity was closed off, with residents advised to steer clear, as reported by Mayor Ron Still.

In a statement released on October 30, Mayor Still noted, “No traffic of any kind is allowed at this time.”

“We urge all residents to avoid the area until further notice,” he continued. “A suspicious package, potentially an explosive device, has been discovered.”

According to the mayor, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been notified. No residences are reported to be in danger.

This is a developing story.