It’s officially 2018, and the (not-so) sunny state of South Carolina rang in the New Year with freezing temperatures! Our clients in Myrtle Beach and the Pee Dee got a heavy dose of arctic weather on Wednesday with ice and snow, and even “Famously Hot” Columbia saw brief flurries. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that the older I get, the harsher the cold weather is on my body, and this year I feel it more than ever. So, as much as I love South Carolina, lately I would rather be on a sunny beach in the Caribbean!

This abnormally cold climate does not only cause us to reach for an extra jacket or two, though. The wintery precipitation and freezing temperatures create hazardous driving conditions that many South Carolinians are unused to. On Wednesday, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Florence experienced an astronomical spike in automobile accidents. There are warmer days to come, but until then, I urge you to stay wary of icy roadways and other drivers, and consider traveling with a fully charged phone and blankets in case of a roadside emergency. I wish safe passage to you all as we traverse this arctic episode, and offer my help to those who may need assistance along the way.

We’re here for the people of South Carolina.