Schools in South Carolina could close multiple days next week
SOUTH CAROLINA — A developing winter storm may bring freezing rain, sleet and snow to much of South Carolina this weekend, prompting growing concern among emergency planners, school districts and transportation officials for widespread travel disruptions and potential school closures into next week. Meteorologists say the storm’s exact track is not yet certain, but its impacts could be significant for...
Measurable snowfall possible across North Carolina this weekend
NORTH CAROLINA — A potentially significant winter storm is taking shape and could impact much of North Carolina over the upcoming weekend, according to National Weather Service offices and multiple regional meteorologists.Forecast models increasingly indicate that a strong combination of Arctic air and an active storm system will produce snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures across the state...
Two $50,000 Powerball ticket winners sold in Texas
TEXAS — Two Powerball tickets sold in Texas were $50,000 winners in Monday night’s drawing, lottery officials announced.The Powerball drawing was held Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The winning numbers were 5, 28, 34, 37, and 55, with the Powerball number 17. The Power Play option for the drawing was 3x.No ticket matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, which was...
$50,000 Powerball ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Powerball ticket sold in Ohio was a $50,000 winner following Monday night’s drawing, lottery officials announced.The Powerball drawing was held Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The winning numbers were 5, 28, 34, 37, and 55, with the Powerball number 17. The Power Play for the drawing was 3x.No ticket matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot, which was...
$150,000 Powerball ticket winner sold in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A Powerball ticket sold in Louisiana was a $150,000 winner following Monday night’s drawing, lottery officials announced.The Powerball drawing was held Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The winning numbers were 5, 28, 34, 37, and 55, with the Powerball number 17. The Power Play option for the drawing was 3x.No ticket matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, which...
$50,000 Powerball ticket winner sold in Florida
FLORIDA — A Powerball ticket sold in Florida was a $50,000 winner following Monday night’s drawing, lottery officials announced.The Powerball drawing was held Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The winning numbers were 5, 28, 34, 37, and 55, with the Powerball number 17. The Power Play was 3x.While no ticket matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot, the estimated jackpot for...
Two Pennsylvania residents arrested following drug bust in Maryland
MARYLAND — Traffic enforcement efforts in Westminster resulted in drug charges against two Pennsylvania men, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.Deputies said they were conducting traffic enforcement Friday afternoon on Baltimore Boulevard when they stopped a Honda Accord with a Pennsylvania license plate for a traffic offense. The driver was identified as Phillip James Paul, 40, and the passenger...
One person arrested following drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — A man was arrested in Jones County after deputies discovered illegal narcotics and firearms during a traffic stop, according to authorities.The Jones County Sheriff's Office said a patrol sergeant was traveling along Highway 49 when a Ford F-150’s license plate was run and found to have a suspended registration. A traffic stop was then conducted.During the stop, the driver,...
Gun pulled on students at Ohio bus stop, according to police
OHIO — Police in Warren are investigating a reported incident in which two students said they were threatened with a gun at a bus stop last week.According to the Warren Police Department, the incident was reported to police on Thursday by a parent, but allegedly occurred Wednesday at about 2:40 p.m. at the intersection of North Park Avenue and Roosevelt...
Train derails in Tennessee, crews responding
TENNESSEE — A train derailment in the Wartrace community of Bedford County prompted precautionary evacuations Tuesday morning.According to CSX, four rail cars derailed around 8 a.m. near the intersection of Vine Street and Bugscuffle Road. As a safety measure, residents in the immediate area were advised to evacuate.CSX officials said there were no reports of injuries, leaks, or spills as...
