MORNING HEADLINES | Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for the state ahead of what is expected to be a serious weekend winter storm, particularly for the Upstate.
While the bulk of the storm is expected to impact 200 million Americans north of South Carolina, the Upstate faces icy roads, cold, sleet and some snow, forecasters say.
While Lowcountry and coastal impacts are less clear, forecasters say it will be cold and to expect the possibility of freezing rain and ice on Saturday night through Sunday morning. Now is the time to prepare. Also more info here.
Meanwhile, the American Red Cross in South Carolina says it needs people to donate blood as supplies are at critically low levels.
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Murdaugh appeal to be heard Feb. 11. The S.C. Supreme Court will hear an appeal of imprisoned murderer Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted for killing his wife and son in a case that got global attention. Arguments will start Feb. 11 and are expected to be streamed.
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Park Service erases climate facts at Fort Sumter. The historic site in Charleston Harbor could be inundated by rising seas, but a display on the threat has been removed.
N. Charleston mayor to deliver state of city address. Mayor Reggie Burgess will outline what’s happening in North Charleston on Thursday night.
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WORLD: “Framework” of deal on Greenland reached, Trump says. As European leaders told U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham they were concerned about President Trump, the president didn’t release any details on the “framework” of a deal related to Greenland. But he appeared to pull back from the possibility of military and economic conflict with American allies.
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