Columbia SC

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Carolina – First light brushes across Columbia with a crisp, pale glow, revealing still streets and cool air sitting low over quiet yards. A faint southwest breeze nudges the leaves, hinting that...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands crime spree ended with one suspect in custody on Saturday morning, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Richland County deputies say 32-year-old Steven Townsend carjacked the driver of a Lexus at gunpoint on the 200 block of Blythewood Road around 7 a.m.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A new monthly antique and vintage market launched on Sunday in Columbia, drawing strong support in the BullStreet District. Bullseye Vintage, created by the team behind Soda City Market, was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Freed and Boyce streets in front of Segra Park. Organizers said more...

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary, overnight off-ramp closure of I-77 Northbound Exit 15B (to Percival Road) beginning November 16 at 6 p.m. The off-ramp will be closed to allow crews to safely conduct paving activities on Percival Road. Exit 15A to Percival Road East will...

After two years and a significant $25 million renovation, Finlay Park, the historic heart of Columbia, has officially reopened to the public.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A cold front worked in yesterday, which will briefly cool us off this afternoon. Expect highs to top out near-average in the upper 60s this afternoon. This seasonable air won't stick around long, we'll bounce right back to the 70s and 80s for the remainder...

Join us LIVE after the Iowa vs USC game for post game reactions. Looking forward to your comments about all Big Ten games this weekend!

On November 15, 2025, the City of West Columbia, SC, announced the end of the boil water advisory for addresses 100-146 State Street. The advisory followed a water main break. Repairs are complete. Water quality tests show the water meets safety standards.

The West Columbia Police Department is asking for help from the community to find a missing woman. 80-year-old Julia Verges was reported missing by her family after walking away from her Lacey Street residence late Saturday night. Mrs. Verges is described as 5’1”, approximately 140 pounds, and was last seen...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police and family members are still searching for 34-year-old Dawone Wilson, who has been missing since April. His family said they briefly had contact with him in June, but have heard nothing since. “Dawone is a big aspect to our family, and by him being...