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Winter storm plods into the Deep South, prompting states of emergency and school closures

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SUMMARY: A powerful winter storm swept through southern U.S. states on January 10, 2025, bringing heavy snow and icy conditions. Governors, including Arkansas’s Sarah Sanders, declared states of emergency and mobilized the National Guard to assist stranded motorists. Schools across many states, including Georgia and North Carolina, were closed due to hazardous travel conditions. Atlanta’s airport faced significant flight delays and cancellations as snow began falling, prompting a ground stop. The storm forecasted snowfall of up to 8 inches in parts of Georgia and surrounding states, while Richmond, Virginia, dealt with a boil-water advisory due to recent power outages.

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Grant funding sought to boost Loris' downtown and housing initiatives

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-03-14 04:44:24


SUMMARY: City leaders in Loris are seeking community block grant funding to enhance downtown and housing initiatives. At a public meeting, residents shared their concerns about public safety, the need for multifamily housing, and downtown revitalization. Joshua Franklin, a local coffee shop owner, emphasized the potential for development, citing that more families are present outside city limits but not contributing to local taxes. Key issues identified by the Wakamau Regional Council of Governments include revitalizing downtown, addressing housing needs, and improving public safety. The council will assess these needs before presenting them to the Loris City Council for consideration.

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There’s a question of promoting growth in Loris or leaving it as the small town it is.

On Thursday, the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments came to hear residents’ concerns and input on what growth and repairs they would like to see in Loris.

Residents raised many concerns ranging from public safety, to workforce housing, development, and downtown revitalization.

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Timing This Weekend's Storms

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-03-14 03:28:13


SUMMARY: This weekend, expect mostly sunny weather on Friday with a high near 76°F. Friday night will be partly cloudy, dropping to around 55°F. Saturday brings a 40% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 PM, with a high of 79°F. Saturday night will see likely showers and a few thunderstorms with a low around 61°F. Severe thunderstorms are possible early Sunday morning, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Winds could lead to power outages, so it’s advisable to prepare. Sunday will clear up, setting the stage for a nice Saint Patrick’s Day.

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Volunteers go green by planting trees at Lake City schools

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-03-13 13:03:42


SUMMARY: Volunteers planted over 40 trees at five Lake City schools, enhancing the community’s green spaces. Funded by a grant from the South Carolina Forestry Commission and the Green Infrastructure Center, the initiative aims to provide benefits like reducing urban heat, mitigating stormwater, and improving air quality. Mara Parter, a community planner, expresses her passion for the project, emphasizing its positive impact. One of the day’s highlights included planting six trees at Main Street Elementary, which excited the children. Around a dozen volunteers participated, including members of the Lake City Fire Department, ensuring the trees received ample water for growth.

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On Wednesday, over 40 trees were planted at Florence District 3 schools.

Volunteers planted trees from sunup to sundown at five different schools in Lake City.

The city was given a grant from the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Green Infrastructure Center to pay for the trees.

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