FTC warns of a scam appearing in emails
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Farmers Telephone Cooperative says it has received reports of a scam in the form of fraudulent emails. The fraudulent emails are not sent from the FTC and may look similar to the one below. FTC says these emails are not from them and those receiving the...
Woman believed to be in Columbia found, say Oconee County deputies
WALHALLA, S.C. (WOLO)– Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputies say Gerrish was found. WALHALLA, S.C. (WOLO)– Oconee County Sheriff’s Office’s Missing Person’s Unit is searching for a 20-year-old that was reported as missing by a family member, say deputies. The sheriff’s office says Skylynn Trenadee...
This may sound familiar: Snow’s in Midlands’ forecast. Here’s when it could fall
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the forecast shows that snow is possible in the Columbia area of South Carolina. This is the third week in a row that snow, or some other winter weather effect, is included in the forecast for the Midlands . The current forecast, which is subject to change, shows that snow...
SC’s population growth strongest in U.S. How will state deal with 80k new residents?
Traffic congestion is getting worse. Utilities race to generate energy. Public safety departments and resources are strained. These are the concerns of South Carolina leaders as the state’s population swells. Between July 2024 and 2025, South Carolina grew more than any other state in the country by percentage,...
Carolinas Weather: 90% Snow, Ice Risk Along I-85 This Weekend, February
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Greenville, SC – Confidence is increasing that a winter weather system could affect North and South Carolina this weekend, bringing the potential for snow and freezing rain across a wide portion of the...
Columbia shelters provide refuge during freezing temperatures
As temperatures plunged below freezing over the weekend, Columbia's homeless shelters took swift action to ensure no one was left out in the cold. At Transitions in downtown Columbia, nearly 300 people were provided lunch on Sunday, and 42 individuals found overnight refuge in the day room, in addition to the...
Thousands without electricity in South Carolina
South Carolina reports over 42,878 power outages statewide as of the latest update, affecting 1.4% of tracked customers and ranking the state seventh nationally in total outages. Pickens County faces the worst impact with 17,267 customers out, or 19.65% of its total.. Hardest-Hit Areas. Blue Ridge Electric...
Earthquake reported in Midlands after winter storm
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said an earthquake was reported in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Officials said the 2.1 magnitude quake hit 3.5 miles south southwest of Lugoff, South Carolina at 3:32 p.m. at a depth of 4 kilometers. According to the agency,...
Multiple schools in South Carolina announce closures for Wednesday
SOUTH CAROLINA — Numerous school districts across South Carolina adjusted their schedules for Wednesday in response to lingering winter weather impacts from a recent storm, with many opting for e-learning days, delays or closures. E-Learning Days: Delays: Normal Schedules: Districts statewide are continuing to...
14 Brutal Reasons Why People Are Fleeing South Carolina in 2026
South Carolina has beaches, charm, and a slower pace that attracts people in droves. But in 2026, living here isn’t as breezy as the brochures promise. For some residents, the heat, growth, and growing pains are starting to outweigh the Southern hospitality. 1. Housing Prices Jumped Fast. Once-affordable coastal...
