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COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – On Saturday afternoon, officials with South Carolina’s State Emergency Division urged the state’s residents to prepare for winter weather and extreme cold.

Officials stressed the importance of taking action now to ensure safety during the cold.

“Arctic air is expected to move into the state Sunday night, with the possibility of snow and ice impacting parts of the state on Tuesday and Wednesday,” officials said.

Officials encouraged residents to take the following precautions:

• Assemble an emergency kit with non-perishable food, water, medications, flashlights, batteries, a first-aid kit, and important documents. Ensure the kit can sustain your household for at least three days.
• Insulate exposed pipes and let faucets drip overnight to prevent freezing and bursting.
• Prepare alternative heating sources, such as ensuring you have enough dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace. Keep fire extinguishers accessible, and make sure everyone knows how to use them.
• Keep kerosene heaters and generators outside, properly vented, and away from flammable materials. Never use a portable generator indoors.
• Check on pets and ensure they have access to food and water, while also protecting them from the cold by keeping them indoors if possible.
• Keep an emergency supply kit in your vehicle with essentials like water, snacks, and a flashlight for unexpected situations.
• Be cautious when walking or driving on ice, particularly black ice.
• Limit travel, especially during freezing conditions or overnight when temperatures are expected to drop.
• If travel is essential, slow down, increase your following distance, and remain alert.
• In the event of a minor collision without injuries, move your vehicle off the road and call local law enforcement or dial *HP (*47) for assistance.
• Share your travel plans with family or friends, including your destination and estimated time of arrival.

You can download the FOX Carolina First Alert Weather app for more updates on incoming weather.

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The notification popped up on Aliyah Boston’s phone late Friday morning, moments before she left the locker room and headed to the Unrivaled practice court.

South Carolina’s legendary coach Dawn Staley had signed a $25 million extension that locked her in through the 2029-30 season and made the Hall of Famer the richest coach in women’s college basketball history.

Boston almost texted Staley to ask where her college coach was planning to take her to dinner to celebrate. But Boston’s congratulatory message would have to wait until after shootaround.

“That’s pretty dope,” Boston said. “What Coach Staley has done for women’s basketball and how much she just advocates for us, especially, for one, being an investor in Unrivaled, you see how much she puts into the sport, and so I’m so glad that it’s coming back for her.”