Weather

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near Summerville, South Carolina on Saturday evening.

Two cold fronts are expected to cross the Palmetto State this week. Temperatures will remain well-below-average to end the week and into the weekend. Strong winds, too! There is a warm-up on the horizon.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed two additional deaths associated with Winter Storm Fern, bringing the total in the state to six.

Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter after emerging from Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania on Monday.

A major winter storm bringing widespread snow and dangerous cold to South Carolina over the weekend. Most communities are expected to see 3-6 inches of snow with isolated higher amounts.

Winter Storm Fern has now been linked to four deaths in the state.

Dorchester and Georgetown Counties are making preparations ahead of Winter Storm Gianna. Residents are urged to stay safe and avoid travel this weekend.

Tens of thousands of people are entering their sixth day with no electricity as the Carolinas and Virginia prepare for a significant winter storm that could bring more snowfall than some parts of North Carolina have seen in years.

Check back here for the latest on school, university and business closures.

The Governor placed South Carolina under a state of emergency on Jan. 21.