One person dead following vehicle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A 31-year-old man from Seneca was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash near the city, authorities said.Emergency crews were called to the scene shortly after 5 p.m. following a 911 report of a crash on Sitton Mill Road near the intersection of Sitton Shoals Road. According to officials, the vehicle had rolled over for...
Measurable snowfall possible in Florida next weekend
FLORIDA — As most of the central and eastern U.S. deal with a widespread winter storm, Florida residents are looking at the possibility of their own taste of winter next weekend.According to the latest run of the GFS model, it shows measurable snowfall in the Florida panhandle on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and Sunday, February 1, 2026.It’s important to...
Travel in Ohio could be prohibited due to incoming snowfall
OHIO — As winter weather strikes Ohio, county sheriffs and local officials may declare a snow emergency to keep residents safe and allow crews to clear roadways. These emergencies are categorized in three levels, each describing how hazardous conditions are and, in some cases, whether driving is allowed.Level 1 — Use Caution on Hazardous RoadsAt the first level, conditions are slippery...
Schools in Kentucky could close most of next week
KENTUCKY — Kentucky officials are warning that a major winter storm expected to hit the state this weekend could lead to widespread school closures and disruptions lasting into next week if current forecasts verify.Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the storm, which is predicted to bring heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures across much of the commonwealth...
Schools in Mississippi could close most of next week
MISSISSIPPI — State officials and weather forecasters are warning that a significant winter storm expected to hit Mississippi late this week could bring freezing rain, ice and dangerously cold conditions that may disrupt normal operations — including school schedules — well into next week.The National Weather Service forecasts a winter storm beginning Friday, with precipitation expected to transition to freezing rain and...
Multiple schools in South Carolina announce closures for next week
SOUTH CAROLINA — A number of school districts across South Carolina have already announced closures or schedule changes for Monday, Jan. 26, as a winter storm is expected to impact the state this weekend and into early next week. Confirmed changes for Monday include:Several districts, including Kershaw County School District, Newberry County School District, Lexington County School District 3, and Abbeville County Schools, will operate...
12+ inches of snow possible across Ohio this weekend
OHIO — Ohio is bracing for a significant winter storm this weekend as a powerful system moves across the Midwest, prompting official winter storm warnings and heavy snow forecasts from the National Weather Service and local meteorologists.Winter Storm Warnings in EffectThe National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for much of the state beginning Saturday and continuing into Monday, depending...
Police on scene of barricade situation in Georgia
GEORGIA — Police were working Friday to resolve a barricade situation at a home in Chatham County, prompting officials to ask residents to avoid the area.According to the Chatham County Police Department, officers responded to a domestic-related incident at a residence on Heron’s Nest in the gated Long Point subdivision off Johnny Mercer Boulevard. During the response, police said a...
Police seize more than $300,000 in illegal drugs following operation in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Virginia State Police seized more than $320,000 worth of illegal drugs during a statewide enforcement operation conducted last week, according to the Virginia State Police.The operation took place from Wednesday, Jan. 14, through Tuesday, Jan. 20, and was carried out in partnership with several federal and local law enforcement agencies. During that time, state police seized a total...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle while checking mail in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A 90-year-old Dinwiddie County man was killed Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck while checking his mail along Route 1, according to the Virginia State Police.State police said troopers responded to a pedestrian crash at 2:34 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, on Route 1 in Dinwiddie County. A preliminary investigation found that a 2001 Chevrolet...
