South Carolina’s Department of Public Health confirmed four storm-related deaths from last weekend’s winter storm (likely Winter Storm Fern), urging caution amid lingering ice and cold.
Newest Fatalities
A 79-year-old Oconee County man slipped on residual ice Wednesday, January 28, 2026, while walking to his mailbox, falling on concrete; he was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital but died.
A 59-year-old Charleston County man succumbed to hypothermia on January 26, ruled storm-related by the coroner.
Prior Deaths
An 83-year-old Lexington County woman died from hypothermia on January 25 while outside.
A 96-year-old Greenwood County woman died of hypothermia on January 26.
Safety Guidance
Officials recommend avoiding icy surfaces and extreme cold exposure, as more wintry weather was forecast. Victim names remain unreleased pending coroner notifications.
