Lexington-Richland 5 bus driver on leave after student taken to incorrect bus stop, district...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands school bus driver was placed on leave after district officials said a child was recently taken to an incorrect bus stop. School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties told WIS on Thursday that it was aware of the incident. “We very much regret...
South Carolina tax filing changes due to federal legislation
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) - South Carolina taxpayers will see differences between their federal and state tax filings this year due to the state’s decision not to adopt changes from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. South Carolina’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code ended in 2024, meaning...
Man who shot victim in moving vehicle goes to prison, SC prosecutor says
A man is going to prison for decades following a deadly shooting, according to the 5th Circuit Solicitor’s Office . On Tuesday, Johnny Fletcher Jr. pleaded guilty to murder in the 2023 death of Nicholas Bonepart, the solicitor’s office said Thursday in a news release. Judge Christopher Taylor sentenced Fletcher to 40...
South Carolina Weekend Weather Alert Now: Heavy Rain Threat Sunday Into Monday in Columbia
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Carolina – A calm, cool February morning settles over Columbia with temperatures near 40 degrees and clear skies overhead. The air feels crisp but not harsh, and winds remain light. Early commuters...
Columbia man gets 8 years after his wife was briefly blinded in an attack.
Robert James Norris Jr., a Columbia, S.C., resident, received an eight-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, unlawful conduct toward a child, and possession of a sawed-off shotgun.. Incident Overview. On August 19, 2023, Richland County deputies responded to...
Lowcountry restaurants face renewed scrutiny over ‘local shrimp’ claims
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Scientists are once again testing shrimp served at Lowcountry restaurants to determine whether seafood labeled as local was actually caught off the South Carolina coast. The renewed effort follows earlier findings that 40 of 44 restaurants sampled were not serving local shrimp despite...
SC corrections sergeant fired, charged with providing contraband to inmates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A former sergeant with the South Carolina Department of Corrections was fired after allegedly providing contraband to inmates. The agency said Thursday that 58-year-old Frank Eaves, of Elgin, is charged with providing prisoners with contraband and misconduct in office. Warrants provided by SCDC...
2 Arrested in Connection With Armed Home Robbery in South Carolina
South Carolina Authorities Detain 2 Suspects in Home Robbery Case I still remember reading about this case and feeling a […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Former SCDOT officials indicted on corruption charges involving contractors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two former officials at the South Carolina Department of Transportation are now facing state indictments linked to alleged corruption. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office said indictments against James Cooper and Curtis Sims, Jr., were returned by the South Carolina State Grand Jury on...
“C” is for Columbia Army Air Base
“C” is for Columbia Army Air Base. Columbia Army Air Base served as a training center for B-25 bomber crews during World War II. Selected in 1940 as one of 250 sites across the nation where federal funds would be used to construct an airfield, it was originally designated Lexington County Airport. After Japan's...
