Two people found dead inside home in Georgia, investigation underway
GEORGIA — Two people were found dead in what the Muscogee County coroner believes was a murder-suicide following a domestic incident Tuesday morning in Columbus, Georgia. A third person was hospitalized with injuries.According to the Columbus Police Department, officers were called to a home on Grier Avenue after a woman contacted police requesting a welfare check. The caller told officers...
One person dead after being found in roadway in Ohio, investigation underway
OHIO — Deputies are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in a roadway Tuesday afternoon in Champaign County.According to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called just before 12:30 p.m. to Dolly Varden Road near State Route 54 after a report of a man lying in the roadway.When deputies and emergency medical personnel arrived, they...
West Virginia school closings and delays for Wednesday
WEST VIRGINIA — Berkeley County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for all students on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.According to school officials, the delayed start applies to all grade levels, including prekindergarten through 12th grade, and is due to a scheduled Faculty Senate Day. Staff members will participate in meetings and professional activities during the early morning hours.Bus...
Buc-ee’s set to open new location in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based travel center chain known for its large convenience stores and signature snacks, is planning to open its first Louisiana location in 2027.State officials and Governor Jeff Landry, along with representatives from Buc-ee’s, broke ground on the project in fall 2025. The store is being built near Interstate 20 in Ruston, east of Shreveport.The Ruston Buc-ee’s will...
The possibility of measurable snowfall in Georgia in February
GEORGIA — Although Georgia is typically associated with mild winters, historical weather data show that measurable snowfall has occurred across parts of the state during the month of February.These events are infrequent compared to colder regions, but they are well documented in climatological records and remain a recognized part of Georgia’s winter weather history.February is generally the coldest...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Illinois in February
ILLINOIS — While no specific winter storm is being forecast, historical weather patterns show that Illinois has the climatological potential to receive a foot of snow from a single weather system during the month of February.Such events, though not routine, have occurred multiple times in the state’s recorded weather history and are consistent with typical winter atmospheric conditions across...
Virginia school closings and delays for Wednesday
VIRGINIA — Continued winter weather impacts from a significant snow and ice storm earlier in the week are prompting a mix of closures, delayed starts and remote learning days for many public school systems across Virginia on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Conditions on secondary roads, sidewalks and around school buildings remain a concern for transportation safety. Two-Hour Delays and Later StartChesterfield...
Multiple schools in Kentucky announce closures for Wednesday
KENTUCKY — Continued winter weather impacts across Kentucky have prompted a number of public school districts to announce closures or adjusted learning plans for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as slick roads and icy conditions persist in many areas of the state. Widespread Closures:Multiple districts across central, eastern and southeastern Kentucky have closed schools for Wednesday, citing hazardous travel conditions or continued winter...
Multiple schools in Tennessee announce closures for Wednesday
TENNESSEE — Continued effects from a recent historic winter storm are prompting multiple school districts across Tennessee to adjust schedules for Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Ice and snow-related impacts on roads, sidewalks and school facilities have led to closures and delays in many areas of the state. Widespread ClosuresSeveral school systems are closed Wednesday due to hazardous travel conditions and lingering winter...
South Carolina school closings and delays for Wednesday
SOUTH CAROLINA — As communities continue to recover from a winter storm that brought snow, ice and hazardous travel conditions across parts of South Carolina, multiple school districts have announced their operating plans for Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Delays and Modified StartsIn Spartanburg County, several public school districts will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday morning to allow for additional daylight and safer...
