Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is responding to allegations of lying about the knowledge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) renting a space for a new office in Columbia. Mayor Rickenmann posted the following on Facebook on Friday:. At a time when public trust and...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington County Peach Festival announced its annual event has been canceled. The cancellation is due to some of the festival’s organizers attending the 250th anniversary celebration of the nation’s founding in Washington, D.C., and being unavailable to assist. The festival had run...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will visit West Columbia on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Garden at City Hall. During the four-hour stop, attendees can enjoy Oscar Mayer hot dogs, yard games and more. The visit invites the community to relish the moment and...

A national clothing store has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close all of its locations, including one in a popular Columbia mall. Francesca’s, a Texas-based clothing retailer that has locations in more than 40 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to cease operations after 25 years, as...

SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — Forecast models are signaling a strong likelihood of above-normal temperatures across Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas next week, with many communities potentially climbing into the 60s and even 70s. Probability outlook maps show a 70–80% chance of above-average...

SOUTH CAROLINA — Deputies are searching for a man accused of breaking into a home while armed Thursday night, authorities said. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:30 p.m. to a residence on West Star Drive in Lyman after a report of an armed intruder. When deputies arrived, they found the...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands school bus driver was placed on leave after district officials said a child was recently taken to an incorrect bus stop. School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties told WIS on Thursday that it was aware of the incident. “We very much regret...

CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) - South Carolina taxpayers will see differences between their federal and state tax filings this year due to the state’s decision not to adopt changes from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. South Carolina’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code ended in 2024, meaning...

A man is going to prison for decades following a deadly shooting, according to the 5th Circuit Solicitor’s Office . On Tuesday, Johnny Fletcher Jr. pleaded guilty to murder in the 2023 death of Nicholas Bonepart, the solicitor’s office said Thursday in a news release. Judge Christopher Taylor sentenced Fletcher to 40...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Carolina – A calm, cool February morning settles over Columbia with temperatures near 40 degrees and clear skies overhead. The air feels crisp but not harsh, and winds remain light. Early commuters...