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The shuttered Red Lobster on Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce is being transformed into a new primary care facility. The Medical University of South Carolina is behind the project, which is expected to open by September 2026. FULL STORY: The old Cayce Red Lobster is under construction. What’s taking its place? Here are key t

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is building a five-story, 100,000-square-foot headquarters in Columbia. The headquarters will include a branch, restaurant, conference space, rooftop terrace and parking garage. The Preserve at Heatherwood in Central will add a 14-home residential community with a $12 million inve

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The National Hurricane Center has their eyes on a potential tropical cyclone. Right now it is called Tropical Wave Invest 90-L. A low pressure system over NE Mexico is producing some thunderstorms. It’s expected to stay over land for today and early tomorrow, but could move into the NW Gulf late

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Lexington County firefighters responded to a vehicle crash on St. Andrew’s Road at Murraywood Drive on Monday, officials said. Two vehicles collided in the intersection, causing one to overturn and trapping the injured driver inside, according to the Irmo Fire District. Crews extricated.

The Palmetto State is known for its hot, humid summers, but because of the state's terrain, some areas are more prone to seeing extreme heat than others. According to historical data, the hottest air temperature ever officially recorded across the state was a reading of 113 degrees Fahrenheit, which occurred on the Uni

South Carolina has been ranked the best state in the nation for military retirees for the third consecutive year, according to a new study released by the personal finance company WalletHub in May 2026. The ranking reflects the Palmetto State’s strong combination of tax policy, veteran services, and quality of life for

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A beloved gorilla at Riverbanks Zoo has died after recent health complications. The zoo said Monday that Cenzoo, a western lowland gorilla, passed away months after officials first noticed changes in his behavior, appetite and activity levels. Riverbanks added that veterinary and animal care team

If the past year or so of menu launches have taught us anything, it’s that consumers really, really want more protein from restaurants. Many are even willing to pay more for such options. Chick-fil-A has experienced this demand within its own restaurants, as more customers order menu hacks such...

A cold front moving through South Carolina today brought some welcome relief from the recent stretch of intense heat. Afternoon high temperatures fell back into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon, and we likely continue to fall tomorrow. Today's cold front likely stalls across the southern Midlands tonight...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Contestants from across South Carolina are gathering this week as the Miss South Carolina Pageant gets underway. The Miss South Carolina State Competition will run from June 13-20 in Columbia. The week of events begins with the Miss South Carolina's Teen preliminary competition at 7 p.m. Tuesday