Wintry weather to bring chilly air, possible snow

MORNING HEADLINES | Old Man Winter is set to sweep through the Palmetto State this weekend, bringing biting cold and the chance for snow flurries on Sunday — even in the Lowcountry.

Nearly a year after the Charleston area was blanketed in a rare winter snow, forecasters say some of the same coastal spots may see more this weekend, but conditions aren’t shaping up to be a fun day of play.

Tri-county residents may see flurries mixed in with rain Saturday evening into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to plummet well below freezing in the coming days, but warmer temperatures during the day may prevent any snow from sticking.

Forecasters say conditions are still iffy for how much snow residents could see, depending on where the low-pressure system forms. If it forms off the coast, conditions could favor a snowier Sunday. But forming over land means the weather will likely be all rain.

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In Friday’s issue of the Charleston City Paper

CP OPINION: Ban golf carts from residential streets. “Too often, unlicensed teenagers are the drivers. Seat belts aren’t anywhere to be seen. Carts impede the routine flow of traffic, representing a clear and present danger to road safety. But the party of the oblivious goes on.”

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CP FEATURE: Beasley, former governor, pushes more talk, less technology. Former S.C. Gov. David Beasley, 68, says his guests at his modern-day version of Camp David help people come together and better understand each others’ perspectives.

CP NEWS: Boykin feels confident, prepared at County Council helm. The new year is shaping up to be smooth sailing for newly elected County Council Chair Joe Boykin. Despite shifting from a rural focus for his Johns Island district to a broader countywide vision, he says he is looking forward to the challenges and promises ahead.

CP FOOD: Kwei Fei continues January tradition. Each January, Chef and Owner David Schuttenberg and his team roll out a one-month-only menu that lets the kitchen stretch creatively and gives guests something different at the start of the new year.

Taste of Folly festival to highlight Folly Beach’s cuisine.

CP MUSIC: Battle of the Bands showcases Lowcountry’s best at the Music Farm. There’s a mighty Jan. 18 battle going on at the Music Farm — a Battle of the Bands, that is, presented by the Black Food Truck Festival. More on the festival in a bit.

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Charleston hosts event to help first-time homebuyers get started. The City of Charleston is offering a new pathway into homeownership for people hoping to live closer to the peninsula but have been priced out of the market.

Charleston installs cameras with AI technology to help with safety and traffic on Johns Island. The city of Charleston is implementing AI technology to gather data and improve road safety on the island.

Fight returns over whether S.C. should close party primaries only to members. Whether to close party primaries to only registered Democrats or Republicans is back as a battle in the Statehouse.

Gun possession charges to be dismissed after S.C. legislators override veto. Charges for gun possession crimes pending when state law changed to allow permit-less carry two years ago will vanish after this week’s House vote.

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