LIST: Road closures across the Midlands due to winter weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As snow continues to come down in the Midlands, several roads around the area have begun to close due to hazardous conditions. Below is a complete list. Interstate 26 East at mile marker 128 in Lexington County is closed. KERSHAW COUNTY. Lugoff:. The “flyover” bridge between...
A person died after slipping on ice in South Carolina.
South Carolina’s Department of Public Health confirmed four storm-related deaths from last weekend’s winter storm (likely Winter Storm Fern), urging caution amid lingering ice and cold. Newest Fatalities. A 79-year-old Oconee County man slipped on residual ice Wednesday, January 28, 2026, while walking to his...
Issues arise in SC over travel, ports, Scout Motors, and more
It’s Monday, and that’s when we like to take a look at current business issues that are trending across our state and discuss them with one of our fellow news media friends. This week, Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC. John brings us news about Scout...
Two hypothermia deaths confirmed following South Carolina winter storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed two more deaths related to the winter storm that swept through the state last weekend. This brings the total number of storm-related deaths to six. Officials said Wednesday an 85-year-old man died of hypothermia in Laurens...
8 Overlooked Cities In South Carolina Where Social Security Goes A Seriously Long Way
Wondering where your retirement dollars can stretch furthest in South Carolina?. These 8 hidden gems offer charming communities and budget-friendly living that make your Social Security check work overtime!. 1. Orangeburg. Orangeburg feels like a secret that smart retirees have been keeping to themselves. The...
Wondering if a local Walmart or Publix is open?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — So you've been hunkered down in your home for a few days as the snow has swirled. But the sun is coming up and food and snacks might be running low so how can you find out if places are open?. Well of course you can...
A look at how much snow fell in Columbia and totals across SC’s Midlands
Snow from a weekend winter storm had come to the Columbia area of South Carolina, but there was so much of the white stuff that it isn’t yet gone. Snow continued to cover much of the Midlands on Sunday. Anywhere from 5 to 9 inches of snow was predicted to fall in the Midlands, according to the National Weather...
Officials launch game-changing ‘bounty’ program to help homeowners fight serious property threat: ‘Trying to...
Authorities were excited to promote the participation. Officials launch game-changing 'bounty' program to help homeowners fight serious property threat: 'Trying to remove' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Fire heavily damages Columbia restaurant
A fire left a local restaurant heavily damaged late Saturday morning. Columbia-Richland firefighters responded to the Hibachi Express at 2313 N Beltline Blvd. shortly before noon. They found the flames and heavy smoke, and called a second alarm. Additional firefighters rushed to the scene, along with Forest Acres...
39-year-old Batesburg woman dies in Lexington County crash
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle crash on Augusta Highway in the Lexington area on Sunday. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, the collision happened in the 2500 block of Augusta Highway on January 31, 2026, at...
