With the Midlands preparing to get five inches or more of snow this weekend, local businesses and agencies have started announcing closures because of the winter weather.
Winter Storm Gianna is expected to dump snow on Richland and Lexington counties throughout the day Saturday. And low temperatures this weekend could keep the white stuff from melting for a while.
If it snows, residents should avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for power outages by keeping cell phones and mobile devices fully charged, according to the S.C. Emergency Management Division. Have flashlights and extra batteries on hand…