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Winter weather shifts Gamecocks tip-off

Winter weather is shaking up the college basketball schedule—South Carolina’s game against Texas A&M in College Station will now tip off at 1 p.m. instead of 3:30 p.m. on SEC Network+. If you were planning your Saturday around the original time, heads up! These last-minute changes show just how unpredictable winter can be, even in Texas. How do you feel about weather disruptions to sports events? Does it add to the excitement or just mess up your plans? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #Gamecocks #WinterWeather

Winter weather shakes up Birmingham flights

Flight plans in Birmingham are taking a hit as winter weather sweeps through the Southeast. Delta is sending in extra hands from its cold-weather hubs to help keep things moving at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth and other regional airports. With thousands of cancellations already, crews are working overtime to de-ice planes and handle baggage. Delta is even flying some planes out overnight to avoid frost, then bringing them back for early flights. If you’re flying soon, check your app for updates—your flight might be rebooked automatically. How is this weather chaos affecting your travel or plans this weekend? #News #Birmingham #WinterWeather

Winter Storm Fern: Don’t Salt Yet!

Everyone’s grabbing salt for their driveways ahead of Winter Storm Fern, but experts say to pump the brakes! Pre-salting could actually make things worse, leaving you with jagged, refrozen ice that’s a nightmare to clear. Fern’s bringing a wild mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow, so timing is everything. Wait until after shoveling to use salt, and only if temps aren’t too low—otherwise, you’re just wasting it. Trust the cold-weather pros: less is more this time! #Transportation #WinterStormFern #WinterWeather

Winter weather shakes up Southeast Texas plans

Freezing temps and icy roads are about to hit Southeast Texas, and it’s already causing a wave of school and road closures. From Port Arthur to Jasper, many districts are canceling or delaying classes on Monday, January 26, to keep everyone safe. Even county offices and key bridges are shutting down. It’s a real disruption for families, commuters, and anyone with Monday plans. How are you adjusting your routine? Share your tips for staying safe and warm, and let’s help each other get through this cold snap! #Transportation #SoutheastTexas #WinterWeather

Winter weather shifts Gamecocks tip-off

South Carolina basketball fans, heads up: the Gamecocks’ showdown with Texas A&M in College Station is now tipping off at 1 p.m. instead of 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. The change comes as winter weather threatens the area, and officials want to keep everyone safe. If you’re planning to tune in, SEC Network+ will have live coverage. This adjustment could impact travel plans and game-day routines for both teams and fans. How do you feel about weather disruptions affecting sports schedules? Has winter weather ever changed your plans? Let’s talk about it! #Sports #Gamecocks #WinterWeather

Winter weather shakes up Piedmont University

Classes at Piedmont University’s Demorest and Athens campuses are on hold this Friday and Monday as a major winter storm rolls in. The university is keeping things flexible—students get take-home assignments, but campus services like the cafeteria and dorm support will stay open (with some changes). Officials are warning about possible long power outages and urging students who can to head home. It’s a big disruption, but safety comes first. How are you prepping for the storm? Are you staying on campus or heading out? Let’s share tips and check in on each other! #Education #College #WinterWeather

🚨🚨 OKAY… NOW THIS IS GETTING HARD TO IGNORE 🚨🚨 Long-range models are ONCE AGAIN flashing a POTENTIAL MAJOR WINTER STORM SIGNAL FOR NEXT WEEKEND ❄️🌀 This is NOT just a one-off run. This is a REPEATING SIGNAL — and that’s when things start to matter. ❄️ A strong snow axis 🌀 A classic storm track 👀 A setup we’ve seen before when big events happen ⚠️ Before the comments explode: This is NOT A FORECAST. This is MODEL GUIDANCE. And yes… it can still change. But when long-range keeps hinting like this, you watch it. Period. #winterweather #wintervibes #snow #winter #coldweather #WinterStormWarning #Snowpocalypse #SnowSignal #WinterIsComing #weather

Winter weather conditions leave back country roads covered without salt trucks or snow plows in several rural communities across Kentucky. Northern and Southern Small towns suffered as country roads were not cleared by county workers. Boone,Grant, Gallatin and Owen are just a few with lack of attention some back roads even some small residential back roads were left unattended while people couldn't get to grocery,doctors appointments or even work. citizens say It is the responsibility of county workers to salt and clear the road ways if they are paved. unpaved roads are also their responsibility but usually take longer to do. If they are privately owned it is up to the owner of the road to do.#WinterWeather #SnowRemoval #RoadClosures

Charlotte schools juggle icy morning delays

Freezing temps threw a wrench into morning routines across Charlotte as dozens of school districts scrambled to keep kids safe. Most districts settled on a two-hour delay, hoping to give roads time to thaw, but mountain counties went further—some switched to remote learning or closed entirely. Parents had to stay glued to their phones for last-minute updates, since plans could change fast if conditions worsened. It’s a real balancing act: keeping students safe, not losing learning time, and helping families adjust on the fly. How did your family handle the disruption? Did your district’s decision feel right? #Education #CharlotteSchools #WinterWeather