South-Carolina
Upstate SC communities monitor road conditions after storm
Officials in Upstate South Carolina are working to clear roads after a severe winter storm over the weekend caused numerous road closures due to icing, black ice, downed power lines, and fallen trees.
Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties have implemented a plan to clear roads, primarily involving city and county crews as well as the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), to treat and clear roads, prioritize major routes, and remove debris.
According to a news release South Carolina Public Radio, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has approximately 4,000 employees positioned across the state to clear and treat roadways in the aftermath of the winter storm.
Crews are using snowplows and salt to improve driving conditions, while power companies are restoring electricity to affected areas.
Residents are urged to exercise caution when traveling on Jan. 26-27 and allow extra time for their commutes.
- Watch for black ice, especially where the pavement looks wet
- Bridges and overpasses may freeze first
- Shaded areas and less-traveled roads can remain icy longer
- Slow down and allow extra stopping distance
If travel is not necessary, consider delaying until conditions improve.
Current road conditions in Upstate South Carolina
According to the National Weather Service, as of Jan. 26, the storm has moved out, but hazardous conditions remain throughout the Carolinas.
Travel remains dangerous, especially on untreated secondary roads. Here’s how roads look around the Upstate.
Greenville road conditions
- Greenville County: City of Greenville crews have prioritized and treated major arterial and collector streets (Priority A and B routes). They are now assessing C and D routes (residential streets). The City of Greenville website provides live closure updates.
- Ashmore Bridge Road: Closed at the “S” curve between Sonoma Drive and Fowler Circle in Mauldin.
- Parking Garages: Top levels of all city-owned garages remain closed to prevent icing accidents
Officials warn that any moisture on surfaces is expected to refreeze overnight, creating black ice and further hazardous conditions.
Spartanburg road conditions
- Spartanburg County: Crews are applying brine and sand, with an emphasis on interstates, high-traffic primary roads, bridges, and overpasses to melt icing.
Anderson road condtions
- Anderson County: Officials from the county and the S.C. Department of Transportation are working together to clear roads, focusing on the main highways and emergency routes.
Road closures, conditons in South Carolina
For real-time updates on road closures, icing, and other hazards in Upstate South Carolina, people can check out the SCDOT Road Conditions map or the 511 SC app. Drivers can avoid hazardous areas and ensure a safe commute.
Officials stress that black ice remains a significant threat, and non-essential travel should be postponed until conditions are officially deemed safe.
Downed trees and road hazards
People can also report downed trees and road hazards to local authorities or the SCDOT to ensure swift removal and maintain safe travel conditions.
Steps to take if you notice a downed power line
- Call 911: If a power line is down and creating an immediate threat to life or property.
- Stay Away: Keep a safe distance from downed lines and report them.
- Contact power company: Report immediately to Duke Energy or your local provider (Laurens Electric, Broad River Electric, etc.).
Do not report standard power outages to 911. Contact your specific utility provider:
- Duke Energy: Call 800-769-3766 or text OUT to 57801.
- Blue Ridge Electric Co-op: Call 888-258-3743 or text OUT to 800-240-3400.
- Dominion Energy: Call 888-333-4465 for downed or sparking lines.
- Greer CPW: Call 864-848-5500 or report via their Customer Portal.
- Laurens Electric Co-op: Call 866-973-7867 or 800-942-3141
- Greenville: Use the YourGov app or their e-Services portal to report issues.
- Spartanburg: Use the MySpartanburg app for city issues.
- Anderson: Use the “See, Click, Fix” or “YourGov” app for county roads.
- Clemson: Call the non-emergency line at 864-624-2000 for downed trees
- State roads/highways: For major highways (e.g., I-85, I-385) or state-maintained roads, report to SCDOT at 855-467-2368
Travis Jacque Rose is the trending news reporter for the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at trose@gannett.com
Columbia, Mo. — The South Carolina softball team (25-21, 4-13) dropped the second game of its series at Missouri (24-23, 7-10) 5-0 Saturday night (Apr. 18).
Kai Byars led the Gamecocks with a pair of doubles on the night. It was her second multi-hit game of the season and her first game with multiple extra base hits.
The Tigers scored a run in the third inning without the aid of a hit. They would extend the lead and add four more in the fourth.
Carolina’s best opportunity for a run came in third. Byars doubled to lead off the inning and Shae Anderson followed with a bunt single. A double play on a potential sacrifice fly ended the rally.
Emma Friedel (8-4) took the loss, allowing one run on no hits in 3 1-3 innings. She struck out six and walked three.
The rubber game of the series will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET.
Audi Crooks on being in the transfer portal
USAT’s Sam Cardona-Norberg catches up with college basketball star Audi Crooks, who is still looking for her next team.
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Jordan Lee entered the transfer portal after a breakout season at Texas and the junior guard isn’t going too far. She’s staying in the Southeastern Conference.
Lee announced on Instagram Friday that she’s transferring to South Carolina to play for Dawn Staley after spending the first two years of her collegiate career at Texas under Vic Schaefer. Lee captioned her Instagram post, which featured a video montage of her visit to Columbia, South Carolina, “Feeling cocky.”
Lee was one of four players from Texas to enter the transfer portal after the Longhorns’ second consecutive trip to the Final Four ended in a devastating loss to UCLA. She was named to the All-Region team in the Fort Worth 3 bracket in this year’s NCAA Tournament following her Sweet 16 and Elite Eight performance, where she recorded 22 points, six assists, three rebounds and four steals while also providing strong defense.
After being limited to five starts her freshman year, Lee slid into the starting lineup last season and started a career-high 38 games. She also averaged career highs in points (13.2), assists (2.5), rebounds (2.5), steals (1.5), field-goal percentage (42%) and free-throw percentage (75%), while shooting 34% from 3-point range.
Texas’ Aaliyah Crump, Justice Carlton and Aaliyah Moore also entered the transfer portal. On Friday, Crump announced she’s transferring to Duke, citing her connection with head coach Kara Lawson.
“For me, choosing Duke University goes far beyond one sentence. The moment I connected with Kara Lawson and her coaching staff, I knew I was exactly where I belonged,” said Crump, who averaged 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game her freshman season at Texas.
Crump continued: “Their dedication and vision for the program is truly special, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be a part of it. The connection Coach Lawson and I have built is one of a kind, and I fully trust in her plan for the success of this program. I can’t wait to be coached by genuine people who support my growth not only as a basketball player, but as a person as well.”
Three-time All-American Madison Booker and junior starting forward Breya Cunningham are expected to return to Texas.
Contributing: Mitchell Northam
Reach USA TODAY National Women’s Sports Reporter Cydney Henderson at chenderson@gannett.com and follow her on X at @CydHenderson.
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Each offseason, the NFL shakes up the landscape with free agency, as some of the top names at each position move around the league to new teams. The New Orleans Saints have fallen victim to this in 2026 so far, with Demario Davis and Alontae Taylor both moving on, and Cameron Jordan not having re-signed as of yet. Cornerback was a position that could already use a talent influx alongside Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley; now, it is even more of an issue.
Adding a new defensive back to fill the STAR role for the defense is certainly going to be a focus this spring, and that has been clear from the Saints’ pre-draft meetings. Recently, they added another name to the growing list; this time, it was South Carolina prospect Jalon Kilgore.
There is a lot to like about Kilgore, especially in that nickel or STAR role long term. He is enormously athletic and absolutely rapid both in straight-line testing and on the field. He got a decent chunk of his collegiate snaps at slot corner, 1,382 to be exact, but also had 541 in the box, 238 at free safety, 53 along the defensive line, and 24 as an outside corner.
His coverage metrics in 2025 were very solid, as on 65 targets, he allowed 34 receptions (52.3%) for 390 yards and 2 touchdowns. He picked up 2 interceptions, 10 pass deflections, 54 total tackles, and 2 fumble recoveries in 694 total snaps this season. Throughout the combine, he ended up performing well in pretty much every drill, which bodes well for his ability to translate to the NFL. If the Saints are looking to add someone with slot experience already, Kilgore may be one of the best options available.
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