Columbia SC

A four-mile stretch of Bush River Road has recorded 790 crashes since 2020, prompting residents to call for safety improvements.

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Residents who live in Blythewood or Northeast Columbia area gathered for a town hall to learn more about the county’s comprehensive plan and ongoing traffic projects. The meeting largely focused on how the district plans to manage future growth, with many residents raising concerns about...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Carolina – Whitecaps will build quickly on Lake Murray by late morning, and small boats could struggle as southwest winds ramp up across Columbia. A Lake Wind Advisory runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for...

Several members of the Columbia community spoke out at Tuesday’s city council meeting against a reported ICE office coming to the downtown area.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police Department marked the 7th anniversary of the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Darold Dantzler II by asking the public for help in solving Dantzler's murder. According to investigators, Dantzler was attending a motorcycle club celebration at 2324 Gervais Street, at the masonic lodge just...

COLUMBIA — A hardline faction of the state House’s GOP supermajority wants to impeach the Democratic chief prosecutor for two Midlands counties. It’s unclear whether legislators even have that authority. So, a House Judiciary panel voted Tuesday to find out. Members of the House Freedom Caucus accuse 5th Circuit...

COLUMBIA S.C (WCIV) — Physician assistants from across South Carolina plan to gather at the State House on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to loosen practice rules they say are worsening the state’s already severe shortage of healthcare providers. More than 90 PAs and PA students are expected to...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A man in Richland County, South Carolina, was shot and killed during what authorities say was supposed to be an iPhone sale. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, 23-year-old Rasheed Hawkins met the victim under the pretense of buying the phone but intended to rob him. During the...

Looking for amazing steaks in South Carolina without all the fancy stuff?. These 7 steakhouses offer incredible flavors and down-to-earth dining experiences!. 1. Legends Steakhouse (Newberry) When folks talk about hidden gems in South Carolina, Legends Steakhouse in Newberry often tops the list. This place doesn’t...

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Spartanburg man was charged following an investigation into lottery fraud. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), John Wesley Lipscomb Jr., 57, was charged on Feb. 11 with two counts of intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets. SLED said the...