Columbia SC

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - A local council member is stepping up to support a free medical clinic that serves uninsured and underinsured residents across Orangeburg and Calhoun counties. Orangeburg County District 7 Councilwoman Latisha Walker donated $3,000 from her council salary to the Orangeburg–Calhoun Free...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After Christmas, thrift stores across the Midlands are seeing donations and shoppers looking for deals. Goodwill Industries and Plato’s Closet are among many stores benefiting from the post-holiday rush. Mike Bell, regional manager at Goodwill, said people often shop or donate with others in mind....

South Carolina gets labeled as beaches and biscuits—but that barely scratches the surface. Behind the Lowcountry charm is a state packed with firsts, strange geography, and history that sounds exaggerated until you double-check it. Here are 11 completely legit South Carolina facts that feel made up—even to lifelong...

COLUMBIA — Public school students can’t use their cellphone during school hours, and the state Department of Education wants nearly $18 million to explain why. As part of an initiative to get students off their phones, the agency is asking legislators for money to buy curriculum explaining the negative effects of...

Vehicle damage sustained from a pothole, loose debris, or other hazards on South Carolina’s state roads, entitles anyone driving in South Carolina to file a claim for compensation through the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Under the South Carolina Tort Claims...

Searching for jaw-dropping bargains at thrift stores in South Carolina that’ll make your wallet sing with joy?. These 7 enormous secondhand shops offer unbelievable prices and hidden treasures that will have you questioning if you read the price tags correctly!. 1. Palmetto Thrift Store (Columbia) Stepping into...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Christmas Day felt more like summer across the Upstate as temperatures climbed into the upper 70s, setting records and surprising many residents who expected a more traditional winter holiday. According to 7NEWS meteorologists, the unusually warm conditions are among the warmest Christmas...

Looking for authentic shrimp and grits in South Carolina without the fancy frills?. These 10 unpretentious restaurants serve up dishes that locals line up for and visitors can’t stop talking about!. 1. Hyman’s Seafood (Charleston) The moment you spot Hyman’s blue storefront with those fluttering American and South...

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LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Friday morning crash on a Lexington road has caused a closure. The crash occurred on Mineral Springs Road near Lidl on Sunset Blvd/US 378, and all lanes are currently closed. The Lexington Police Department urges drivers to avoid the area at this time.