Columbia’s former Kline Steel site to become 202-unit apartment complex after 22 years vacant
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Plans are moving forward to redevelop part of the long-vacant former Kline Steel & Iron property in the Vista area of downtown Columbia. The site, located along Huger Street next to the South Carolina State Museum, has sat empty since 2004. After nearly two decades of discussion about redevelopment,...
Brand new ‘diet’ road layout unveiled for American drivers sparks fears of wild traffic...
A UNIQUE road revitalization project is creating major fears for American motorists. While the so-called road diet will result in a more equitable use of streets for all, it could...
Columbia, SC – Winter Weather Uncertainty Grows for Sat–Sun Travel
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – Forecast confidence is increasing that winter weather could impact central South Carolina this weekend, though key details about timing and precipitation type remain uncertain....
I-26 and I-20 Weather Alert Today: Freeze and Black Ice Concerns in Columbia, South...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Carolina — Cold air bites early across the Midlands this morning as damp pavement quietly turns slick before sunrise. Headlights catch a faint sheen on roads and sidewalks, a warning sign many drivers...
RCSD investigating overnight shooting that injured two juveniles
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an overnight shooting that injured two juveniles, said deputies. On Friday, January 16, 2026, around 9:30 p.m. deputies responded to a shooting incident in the 7600 block of Garners Ferry Road. When deputies arrived to the...
Two SC colleges confirm measles cases on campus
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WIS/FOX Carolina) - Two South Carolina colleges have confirmed cases of measles on their respective campuses, FOX Carolina reports. On Monday, Anderson University confirmed one of its students was diagnosed and could have exposed others to the virus. That student is no longer on campus. MORE...
South Carolina officials remind people that ‘Dry January’ is more than a label
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services issued a reminder that "Dry January" is more than just a trend. It is a time for people to pause and reflect as January comes to an end. People...
Clutch Coffee Bar Locations Sold, Temporarily Closed Following Acquisition
The Clutch Coffee Bar location on Lake Murray Boulevard has been sold as part of a recent acquisition by Dutch Bros., a national coffee chain. As a result of the sale, all Clutch Coffee Bar locations closed on Friday and are expected to reopen following a rebranding process. A brief closure will allow for remodeling...
24 Small-Town Legends People Still Whisper About. Have You Heard of Them, South Carolinians?
Every small town has its quirks. A strange festival, a giant roadside statue, or a diner with legendary pie. But some towns carry something heavier. Stories that hush conversations and make South Carolinians glance toward the woods. These aren’t just campfire tales. They’re the legends that shape how a town...
Northern Lights could be visible in South Carolina Monday night
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A severe solar radiation storm in progress could make the northern lights visible over much of the U.S. tonight. A solar radiation storm occurs when a surge of charged particles accelerate to Earth after a coronal mass ejection from the sun. According to the Space...
