Wall Street Journal reporter to discuss Murdaugh dynasty at USC lecture
A Wall Street Journal reporter will speak at the University of South Carolina about her book examining the crimes of Alex Murdaugh.
Irmo development stalled as Water Walk expansion withdrawn, land annexed for future plans
IRMO, S.C. — A proposed expansion of the Water Walk development in Irmo has been withdrawn by developers, though the property will still be annexed into the town. The more than 21-acre tract sits north of Leamington Way along Dreher Shoals Road. It had previously been part of Water Walk Phase Two, a housing project that would have added 78 new townhomes to the...
FIRST ALERT: Lanes clear after crash on I-26
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Lanes are clear after a crash caused slowdowns on Interstate 26 on Wednesday. Data from the South Carolina Department of Transportation shows the wreck happened on I-26 East at mile marker 115, located near the intersection with Interstate 77. Lanes in the area reopened after nearly...
South Carolina-Presbyterian College matchup features an All-Midlands meeting at home plate
USC interim head coach Monte Lee is a product of Lugoff-Elgin High School, while PC's Elton Pollack is a graduate of Irmo High School.
Brooks finalist for Blythewood town manager; Simon withdraws
BLYTHEWOOD – One of three finalists for the position of Blythewood town manager, William Simon, withdrew from the selection process on April 7. Town Council announced Monday that semi-finalist Thomas Brooks has been selected to advance to the finalist interview stage, joining Nicholle Burroughs and Douglas Polen. Brooks currently...
Suspect arrested for alleged role in fatal Kershaw County hit-and-run, SCHP says
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A suspect has been arrested for his alleged role in a Kershaw County hit-and-run that left one man dead. Wayne Flippin, a 42-year-old Elgin resident, was arrested and charged on Monday with one charge of hit-and-run. Kershaw County Coroner David West reported there was a...
South Carolina’s new license plate design sparks controversy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina’s new default license plate is generating debate among drivers as the design commemorating the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary appears on vehicles across the state. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles began issuing the new plate in January at all locations. The...
Midlands workers hit as spectrum, medical plant closes in SC layoff wave
If you work in manufacturing, logistics or defense in the Columbia area, the latest round of South Carolina layoffs hits close to home. Charter Communications, the cable operator behind Spectrum, is set to permanently close its Lexington facility on May 7. The closure will force 62 employees to find new jobs, according to data from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce . Separately...
HOT PROPERTIES: Church leases Columbia space in NOMA District
Colliers South Carolina‘s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented owner Cason Development Group in the leasing of 2222 Sumter St. in Columbia to River Church. The building is a 4,500-square-foot modernized flex space and was formerly home to NOMA Warehouse. Positioned near Bull Street, Main Street and downtown...
City of Columbia fights food insecurity with grocery delivery program
The City of Columbia, the State of South Carolina, Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart announced Monday that the Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program would continue for a third year. The GAP program helps combat food insecurity and expand access to fresh, healthy food for residents living in Columbia's food...
