Columbia County school briefly evacuated in cold temps Credit: wrdw.com A hot plate set off a smoke alarm at a Martinez school, leading to the evacuation of the building in frigid temperatures… Story continues TRENDING NOW LA Fires Rage, Water Supply Low January 9, 2025 Osmond Mourns Brother Wayne January 9, 2025 Actor Cameron Mathison Loses Home to Fire January 9, 2025 Iran General: Russia Faked Syria Strikes January 9, 2025 Hilton’s Malibu Home Destroyed by Wildfire January 9, 2025 LATEST LOCAL NEWS 1 shot to death in downtown Augusta, city’s 2nd slaying of year Many in the CSRA preparing for the winter weather threat coming Friday Ribbon cutting held for reopening of Kroger in Martinez Midlands school district cancels after-school activities ahead of approaching winter storm Fatal shooting reported in downtown Augusta