winter storm

According to an update from the South Carolina Department of Public Health, most of those deaths were caused by hypothermia.

From a dusting to several inches, much of South Carolina's coast awoke to snow

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

South Carolina's Housing's Disaster Assistance Program can be applied to winter storm damage.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation shared its preparation plans ahead of a Winter Storm Gianna's projected Friday evening arrival. The department shifts to 24-hour operations Friday. About 3,000 employees will stay ready for shift work.

South Carolina transportation officials say the agency is prepared to respond to ice or snow in all 46 counties this winter weather season.

Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

Lancaster County Coroner Karla Deese hasn't seen a hypothermia death in her office in a while. She's deeply concerned that that will change as housing instability and frozen temperatures collide.

"I urge all South Carolinians to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, take appropriate safety measures, and stay informed by following local weather updates," Gov. Henry McMaster said July 10, 2025.