MORNING HEADLINES | Motorists who insist on driving on Charleston-area and state roadways today face a big danger from almost invisible black ice caused by melting ice and snow that refroze overnight.
Officials across the state are emphasizing the danger on roadways, particularly in shady areas that don’t get sunshine. Other officials are encouraging workers to stay home again today. Schools and governments across the Lowcountry have announced cancellations and closures.
As of 8 a.m., Charleston’s streets seemed to be a patchwork of closures. While the Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River was open, the James Island Expressway was closed to traffic in weather still below freezing.
- SAFETY CHECK: For real-time updates on opened or closed bridges, head to this link.
Across the state, road crews continue to work to keep roads safe by spreading salt and pushing away snow. Throughout the South, officials are warning motorists that the snow event is not over, as icy roads remain a danger.
- To see an array of photos of Charleston’s Wednesday snow day, click here.
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CP NEWS: Charleston’s Chubby Fish, Graft Wine Shop earn James Beard nods. The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced its 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists which included two local nods: James London’s Chubby Fish in the category of outstanding restaurant; and Femi Oyediran and Miles White of Graft Wine Shop as outstanding professionals in beverage service.
Mace says she’s considering run for S.C. governor. 1st District Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace told the Associated Press that she’s “seriously considering” a run for governor and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.
10 candidates file to run for Mount Pleasant town council. Voters will see a crowded race in the special election to replace former Town Councilman Carl Ritchie, who recently was sworn-in as Charleston County’s sheriff.
Basket maker asked to make gift, then learns it was for Biden. Charleston sweetgrass basket maker Corey Alston only learned after the fact that the basket he was making was to be presented to President Joe Biden at the International African American Museum.
Santee Cooper looking for buyers to restart failed nuclear project. The state-owned utility is soliciting proposals from private companies to take over the partially-built V.C. Summer reactors that were abandoned in 2017 at a cost of $9 billion to ratepayers.
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