Columbia hosts Go Red Heart Walk to raise heart health awareness
(WACH) — The City of Columbia hosted its annual City Manager’s Go Red Heart Walk to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease in the community. City Manager Teresa Wilson joined residents and city representatives for the walk to Finlay Park as part of the city’s Go Red campaign, which encourages...
Local Living: Shamrock Parade, St. Pat’s in Five Points, Craftsmen’s Spring Classic, Bark to...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, Lexington County is going green with the 11th annual Shamrock Parade this Sunday, March 8. Presented by the Lexington County Blowfish the parade starts at 3 p.m. on Main Street. You and the family can get in the St....
WATCH: Surveillance footage showing possible Columbia break-in suspect
The Columbia Police Department released video Saturday showing a potential suspect in a series of break-ins. (Credit: Columbia Police Department)
Authorities investigating series of neighborhood car break-ins
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Authorities are looking for suspects connected to a series of car break-ins in Columbia neighborhoods. The Property Crimes Unit at the Columbia Police Department is reviewing surveillance video to identify suspects accused of breaking into cars in the King's Grant and Yorkshire neighborhoods...
New Publix planned in Blythewood brings excitement and traffic questions
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Residents of Blythewood say they are excited after learning a new Publix grocery store is planned for their community. Publix recently announced it has signed a lease for a new store at the northwest corner of Highway 21 and Turkey Farm Road. In a statement to...
South Carolina Weather Alert Now: Columbia Nears 83°F Today Before Rain and Thunderstorms Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Carolina — A warm, humid breeze slides across Columbia this morning as low clouds slowly thin above the Midlands. The air already feels more like late spring than early March. Temperatures are sitting...
‘You took away my son:’ Columbia teen identified as victim in midday shooting
An 18-year-old Columbia man was killed in a midday shooting Thursday, and the man accused in his death appeared in court for the first time Friday afternoon.
Family keeps hope alive as Sabrina Heinz remains missing more than a month later
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Family and friends of a Midlands mother who has been missing for more than a month gathered Friday evening to honor her and keep hope alive for her safe return. Forty-nine-year-old Sabrina Heinz has not been seen since Jan. 28, according to her family. Her...
Search underway for missing 11-year-old
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Lexington Police Department is searching for 11-year-old Josh Angel Pantaleon. Authorities say he was last seen on Saturday, March 7, at 12:30 pm at his home on Rainbow Shad Way in the Barr Lake neighborhood. Pantaleon is 4 feet tall and weighs 64...
Columbia man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl death of USC student
The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday that Vernon Antwan Martin, 37, of Columbia, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for the distribution of fentanyl to a 20-year-old University of South Carolina student that resulted in her death. Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers conducted...

















