Gene Zaleski

The National Weather Service is pretty confident that next week will be much colder than normal for this time of year.

Schools and local governments in Bamberg, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties are watching next week's weather forecast carefully.

The National Weather Service can’t predict exactly how much snow Bamberg. Calhoun and Orangeburg counties can expect, but forecasters do know it will be cold.

Orangeburg, Calhoun and Bamberg counties could see one to three inches of snow, with some areas potentially receiving more than three inches.

Chadwick Brandon Hawkins Jr. couldn't wait to get outside and play in the snow.“I haven't seen snow in a pretty long time,” the 10-year-old Orangeburg resident said.

Black ice will be morning danger in Bamberg, Calhoun, Orangeburg counties – some areas received 5 inches of snow

Residents woke up to a winter wonderland Wednesday morning after two to three inches of snow fell across Orangeburg, Calhoun and Bamberg counties.

Hillcrest Golf Course has temporarily closed as the City of Orangeburg and South Carolina State University attempt to negotiate a long-term lease for its operations.

Orangeburg County could become the home of a facility offering psychiatric and mental health services to the local community.

The largest snow storm the Orangeburg area has seen since 2018 created a winter wonderland for children to play in and adults to add to their memories.