head of a winter storm that is projected to bring potentially dangerous impacts to much of the Midlands, warming centers around the area are preparing to open their doors.
As a winter storm prepares to hit the Midlands this weekend, some county and town government offices are monitoring the forecast and could potentially close due to the severe weather.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol will extend shifts and deploy additional units Saturday and Sunday to provide additional assistance on the roads as storm preparations continue across the state.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) said it has authorized a one-time early refill of Schedule III-V prescriptions for valid refills due through Jan. 30, 2026.
Gov. Henry McMaster’s office announced Friday that it had requested a federal emergency disaster declaration from President Trump in the hopes of getting additional response efforts for this weekend’s anticipated winter storm.
Emergency crews across Saluda County are gearing up for dangerous winter weather expected to move in this weekend, warning residents that response times could be slower as conditions worsen.
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By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press
Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice.
A winter storm watch has Newberry County leaders warning residents to prepare for power outages and dangerous roads this weekend as officials say the ice storm could hit harder than Hurricane Helene in 2024.
