Columbia SC

SOUTH CAROLINA & NORTH CAROLINA — A rare and potentially dangerous winter weather phenomenon known as thunder-ice is expected to develop Sunday evening as the strongest portion of a major winter storm moves through the Carolinas, according to forecast imagery and timing data. Meteorologists warn that areas still...

IT’S not often a 24/7 diner chain goes dark, but that’s exactly what happened as a major winter system triggered a rare “Code Red” situation across parts of the South. Waffle House locations in four states shut down or locked their doors indefinitely in a preemptive move tied to Winter Storm Fern.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — With a winter storm creating hazards on roads and power systems in South Carolina some schools are altering their schedules. Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, all Aiken County public schools and offices will begin the day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, on a two-hour...

The South Carolina Highway Patrol will extend shifts and deploy additional units Saturday and Sunday to provide more assistance on the roads.

SOUTH CAROLINA — New high-resolution forecast data indicates that the South Carolina Upstate is facing a long-duration freezing rain event, with ice remaining the dominant precipitation type for nearly the entire storm. Unlike surrounding regions that may see temperature moderation, the Upstate is expected to stay...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a 25-year-old man is in custody after reportedly trying unsuccessfully to steal a vehicle from a Columbia-area car dealership on Saturday. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said deputies responded to Columbia City Cars in the 6400 block of Two Notch Road around 2:40...

Now, Nancy Lacore stepping into a different spotlight, taking what she learned in the Navy to Washington as a congressperson.

Three South Carolina Department of Corrections employees at Turbeville Correctional Institution were arrested within a single day on Thursday for serious misconduct involving inmates.​. Charges Against Bostick and Canteen. Latasha Moses Bostick, 42, of Lamar (administrative coordinator), and Latrese Victoria Rose...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A number of school districts across South Carolina have already announced closures or schedule changes for Monday, Jan. 26, as a winter storm is expected to impact the state this weekend and into early next week. Confirmed changes for Monday include: Officials have advised families to prepare for...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Power outages were a concern Sunday and beyond as a winter storm brings sleet and freezing rain to the Carolinas. Ice accumulation was underway on Sunday, Jan. 25 and was expected to increase throughout the day as a winter storm moved through North and South Carolina. That ice accumulation...