CONWAY, SC –  Due to below freezing temperatures, the City of Conway announced Thursday it  will open a warming shelter at the Mary Thompson Center.

Lt. Selena Small with Conway police says the facility is located on 1009 17th Avenue and will open at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 and close at 8 a.m . Friday.

If there are no occupants by 10 p.m., the shelter will close.

Cots, blankets and pillows will be available, along with snacks and beverages.  Pets are not allowed.