New liquor liability law to take effect on Jan. 1 in South Carolina
It's a way to fight the rising cost of insurance that establishments need in order to serve alcohol.
2 adults, child displaced after Richland County fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two adults and a child were displaced after a fire in Richland County on New Year’s Eve. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department said crews responded to a home on Knight Valley Circle on Wednesday. CRFD said firefighters found smoke on all sides of the property and heavy fire through the roof.
Nearly 109,000 South Carolina residents warned their Social Security numbers may be exposed
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Roughly 100,000 South Carolina residents may soon receive a notification that some of their information was impacted by a data breach, according to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. (SCDCA). The state agency shared a draft letter from 700Credit announcing that the names, addresses,...
Deer hunter found dead in South Carolina lake
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (WBTV) - A deer hunter was found dead in a lake near the South Carolina-Georgia line this week. Sister-station WHNS reported that the hunter -- 50-year-old Douglas John “DJ” Olin Edmond Jr. -- was found roughly 36 feet deep in Lake Hartwell on Monday, Dec. 29.
Inmate serving sentence for Upstate charges found dead in cell, officials say
The South Carolina Department of Corrections reports an inmate serving a 15 year sentence for crimes committed in the Upstate died in prison on Tuesday.
Morning 3: Reality TV star arrested in South Carolina — and other news
Morning 3 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. Check out those stories below. Police allegedly found a bottle that said “Happy Pills” after they pulled the television star over. Details here. Historic NASCAR track in North Carolina sold...
South Carolina woman accused of identity fraud
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A Spartanburg woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly committing fraud. Ariel Renee Bridges, 27, was charged with identity fraud by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Dec. 30. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles requested an investigation into the matter. The...
Monks to soon arrive in SC on Walk for Peace
ABBEVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buddhist monks will soon be arriving in South Carolina on their Walk for Peace. The monks arrived in Snellville, Georgia, on Day 67 of their Walk for Peace, according to the Walk for Peace Facebook page. According to the map of their journey, the...
Columbia restaurants prepare for New Year’s Eve rush
Downtown Columbia restaurants are making final preparations to welcome hundreds of guests for New Year’s Eve.
Fire leaves Columbia family displaced; no injuries reported
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A house fire off Caughman Road in Columbia left two adults and one child without a place to stay. The Columbia Fire Department said first-shift crews responded to a home on Knight Valley Circle Wednesday and found smoke pushing from all sides of the structure, with heavy fire working through the roof...
