Columbia SC

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man lbelieved to be in danger. According to deputies, Christopher Polisena, 48, has not been seen since Sunday, Jan. 25. Investigators say Polisena was last seen at his residence on Powell Road.

South Carolinians who are prescribed Schedule III - V medications may receive a one-time early refill due to the winter storm impacting the state and the possibility of extended power outages. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) says the authorization covers valid refills that are due through...

The top running back prospect in the state of South Carolina for the class of 2027 is four-star Byrnes (SC) Duncan product David “Tre” Segarra III. The big-time Gamecock target has now set an official visit with the home-state program. According to a social media announcement from Segarra’s father, the 5-10,...

State authorities continue to investigate the death of an 18-year-old University of South Carolina student who was found last week at a student apartment complex near campus. The student has been identified as Eliana “Ellie” Peterson, a former student of Laurence Manning Academy. Peterson, a first-year USC student...

Two linemen in South Carolina narrowly escaped injury or possibly death after a tree fell on their vehicle Sunday afternoon. Around 3 p.m., heavy ice and wind pushed into the region, causing Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative's outage count to jump from 3,000 to over 20,000 in just 90 minutes. According...

Americans are still on the move in 2026, chasing lower living costs, better weather, and more space.

When planning a wedding that honors the rich tapestry of Black heritage, incorporating Gullah culture into your bridesmaids’ style can add a meaningful and vibrant touch. The Gullah people, descendants of enslaved Africans living in the Lowcountry regions of Georgia and South Carolina, have preserved a unique...

(WACH) — Authorities were asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 20-year-old woman who may be in the Columbia area, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office said Skylynn Trenadee Gerrish was found safe around 3 p.m. on Monday. Investigators said Gerrish...

With several nights below freezing forecasted in northeastern South Carolina this week, people and pets aren’t the only ones at risk. Plunging temperatures can wreak havoc on plumbing. Horry County has been placed under a cold weather advisory by the National Weather Service for Monday night through Tuesday morning....

SOUTH CAROLINA — A man was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after being shot in Florence County, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff T.J. Joye said a couple encountered the injured man while he was walking along Cale Yarborough Highway just outside the Timmonsville city limits. The man...