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A winter (not so) wonderland
The headline now is the dangerous wind chills. | Photo by the City of Greenville
Have you eaten all of your storm snacks? The good news: Crews continue working to clear the roads as the ice melts, so a trip to the store is in your future.
Here are the latest updates after the winter storm:
0.25-1 inches of freezing rain accumulated — tied with the highest in the entire US
0.3-2 inches of snow fell
0.8-1.5 inches of sleet fell
✏️ Greenville County Schools will have an e-learning day today and will make a decision about tomorrow this afternoon.
🚜 The City of Greenville is asking drivers, pedestrians, and — unfortunately — sledders to stay off the streets due to heavy equipment and first responders on the roads.
✈️ Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is back online and operational as of Monday, Jan. 26.
In South Carolina, the Education Lottery is more than just a game — it’s a powerful tool reshaping education. | Photo provided by South Carolina Education Lottery
The impact of the South Carolina Education Lottery reaches far beyond the numbers on a ticket — it’s helping shape the future of education across the state.
Just ask Caleb Brown and Montrel Coles, two South Carolina teachers whose journeys were supported in part by lottery-funded LIFE scholarships. Today, they’re paying that opportunity forward in classrooms where representation, mentorship, and community matter most.
Brown now teaches at Riverside High School, bringing his passion for learning back to the community that helped shape him. For Coles, a teacher at Carvers Bay Middle School, the scholarship opened the door to the Call Me MISTER program, which focuses on recruiting and retaining male teachers, especially in underserved areas.
Coles says seeing educators who looked like him made a lasting difference, and he’s proud to now be that example for his students. Together, their stories highlight how lottery-funded scholarships don’t just support higher education — they strengthen South Carolina’s schools from the inside out.
We’re still loving your snow ice day photos. Browse our full gallery and submit yours for a chance to be featured.
Cause
The winter storm has severely impacted the region’s blood supply, creating an urgent need for donors. Those who donate blood can earn $40 in TBC Rewards. Every donation counts — patients are waiting, and lifesaving help is needed now.Learn more + donate.*
Announced
You know I like my chicken fried and cold beerZac Brown Band on a Friday night. The group’s Love & Fear Tour is coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Oct. 9 with Gracie Potter. Get ticket details.
Most animals at the Greenville Zoo are in their heated dens, but the ones who love the cold are exploring their habitats. By the way, the zoo will remain closed today.
Sports
The Super Bowl is set, and no matter who wins, a Gamecock gets a ring with two former players on Seattle’s roster and one on New England’s. Before you get mad at me for not mentioning the Tigers, unfortunately, there isn’t one playing in the game this year. (Greenville News)
Watch
Grab the popcorn.Oscar Shorts returns to the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22. It’s your chance to see the Oscar-nominated short films. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 30.
Community
Support the YMCA Judson Community Center at the 23rd Souper Bowl, a heartwarming soup luncheon and silent auction benefiting children and families they serve. Join the community Wednesday, Febr. 4, from 11:30–1:30 for great food, giving, and impact.Snag tickets.*
Job
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Shop
If we could only buy one thing this month? We’d buy two — a two-piece set, that is. Eliminate outfit guesswork + look instantly put together with this best-selling comfy travel set, or turn the cozy up a notch with this knit loungewear set.*
The team of 30-40 people is deployed across the county to evaluate every school bus route, and also reviews conditions with SCDOT and local law enforcement.
So even if your street may look clear, the district may base the decision on roads for other schools.
One of our favorite on-the-go essentials: deodorizing body wipes. We stash them in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick little refresh.
If we tied with Oxford, MS for the most ice accumulation in the country, why did we fare better? According to WYFF 4 Meteorologist Chris Justus, it could be “the Helene effect.”
“So many of the trees that would have come down with ice were probably already fallen or removed from around power lines during Helene,” he wrote in a Facebook post. “Remember, 98% of us lost power.”
To compare, at the time I’m typing this, just 1% of Duke Energy customers in Greenville County are without power. Even though I had my spare batteries charged and my blankets stacked in anticipation of a power outage, I’m thankful the storm was better than expected — and I hope it was the same for you.
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