Columbia SC

Following South Carolina’s overtime loss to Oklahoma, Head Coach Dawn Staley offered a blunt and complimentary assessment of Sooners freshman Aaliyah Chavez. Despite the stinging defeat, Staley credited Chavez for her poise and command of the game, acknowledging that the young guard executed her role perfectly...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lexington County, SC – Students and staff in Lexington County School District Three will shift to an eLearning Day on Monday, January 26, as winter weather concerns increase across the region. According to...

Max Metcalf of Greenville County has been named chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. The appointment was made during the Commission’s meeting on Jan. 15, 2026, in Columbia. Metcalf said he is honored by the vote of confidence from his fellow commissioners and emphasized the...

Video shows ICE agents detain a correctional officer recruit in the middle of the street. (BEN BOZEMAN)

As winter weather moves into the Midlands, students might be hoping for a day off. The latest forecast shows that South Carolina won’t likely see any snow this weekend , according to t he National Weather Service . But other cold precipitation is expected. It will likely rain Saturday morning, and could turn into...

Numerous schools and municipal facilities in the Midlands are closing or canceling events in advance of a potentially dangerous winter storm bearing down on South Carolina this weekend. The storm, which is expected to have the greatest impact from early Saturday evening into Sunday morning, could drop a hazardous mix...

(Richland PIO) – Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices to the public on Monday, Jan. 26, as winter weather is forecasted to impact the Midlands. In addition to County Government offices, the County’s Solid Waste and Recycling facilities will also be closed to the public...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol will extend shifts and deploy additional units Saturday and Sunday to provide more assistance on the roads as storm preparation continues around the state. Patrol vehicles will be stocked with emergency equipment to help with roadside issues. Drivers are asked...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, SC – Richland County deputies are asking the public for help identifying a man allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at a Hobby Lobby store along Two Notch Road earlier this month....

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As a winter storm threatens to bring icy conditions to the Midlands, nonprofits are stepping up to make sure senior citizens have enough food and support to stay safe. Meals on Wheels programs across the Midlands counties are preparing for possible disruptions by delivering extra food...