Columbia SC

A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect across much of central South Carolina, as strong winds create hazardous conditions on area lakes across our state. The National Weather Service office in Columbia (NWS) issued the advisory Monday morning at 7:54 am, with conditions expected to persist until 7 pm tonight. Forecasters...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — With the holidays wrapping up, South Carolina doctors say they are expecting a spike in heart failure caused by stress as the year comes to an end. The last week of December has the highest number of heart disease-related deaths, according to the American Heart Association.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Several laws passed by South Carolina lawmakers and signed by Gov. Henry McMaster in 2025 are set to go into effect in 2026. These are changes that could impact classrooms, roadways, and communities across the state. “Last year, passing fentanyl, retail theft and internet crimes and a lot of...

Looking to make a move to South Carolina for the new year? You won’t be alone. With its cost of living 6% below the national average and some of the lowest property taxes in the country, it’s considered a “smart choice for workers and money-smart people,” according to Houzeo, an online real estate site. The site...

Across South Carolina, homeowners are spotting something that looks more like jewelry than an insect: tiny bugs flashing metallic greens, blues, or bronzes in the sunlight. At first glance, they seem exotic—or even invasive—but their true identity is often misunderstood. These metallic insects tend to appear...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Gas prices in South Carolina have continued to drop in the last week, now averaging at well below $3 per gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations in the state. The average price of gas in SC fell 3.6 cents per...

Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a crash on a Midlands road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . A two-vehicle collision happened at about 12:55 a.m. in a part of Clarendon County between U.S. 521 and I-95, said Master Trooper William Bennett. A 2014 Dodge Challenger was driving north on...

Thousands of flu cases and one death in S.C. Lowcountry reported in week leading up to the holidays. A rampant flu outbreak categorized as "widespread" by state public health officials has prompted at least one South Carolina Lowcountry hospital to take extra precautions. With categories ranging from "Local" and...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A reported road rage incident in North Charleston on Sunday morning led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man and the discovery of illegal drugs and a firearm, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Police said officers were called to Rivers Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. after receiving a...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Drivers who rely on Lorick Road near Blythewood will soon need to adjust their daily routines as the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prepares to close a bridge over the North Branch for repairs. The closure begins Jan. 5 and is expected to last...