South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Study Committee to Tackle Rising Drug Costs
State legislators are initiating a formal investigation into the surging prices of prescription medications to identify potential state-level solutions for overburdened patients. A newly prefiled bill, Senate Joint Resolution 749,...
Three new measles cases reported in Upstate outbreak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reported three new cases of measles, bringing the total number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak to 156. Officials said the three new cases are a result from a previously reported school exposure. Of the 156 cases, 34 are reported to...
CPD: Shooting at Hampton Court apartment complex in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department says it was dispatched to the apartment complex on Friday morning. The Columbia Police Department said Friday it was dispatched to Hampton Court apartments at 501 Pelham Drive around 11:30 a.m. Authorities say a male victim was found outside with a...
Seniors face rising rent, struggle to balance needs
Plans to provide more affordable housing in Columbia are on the way, but for senior citizens, it might not be fast enough. Perry Jeffcoat, 67, adjusts the throw blankets on the couch in his new apartment on Pendleton Street, near the University of South Carolina campus. He moved there in late July after facing...
Famous Ghost Towns in South Carolina
You’ll find South Carolina’s most fascinating ghost towns include Colonial Dorchester, abandoned in 1775 after Puritan settlers established this Ashley River trading center in 1696. Ellenton disappeared when the government seized it in 1950 for nuclear facilities, displacing 6,000 residents. Andersonville succumbed...
Aggressive ‘Subclade K’ Flu Strain Hits Georgia, South Carolina As Holiday Travel Is Underway
Public health officials are sounding the alarm as millions travel for the holidays, warning that a potent new flu mutation is driving a surge in hospitalizations across the South. Georgia has already been classified as a “high” activity zone, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in severe cases linked to...
Among SC districts, Charleston County schools have the largest racial achievement disparity.
Charleston County School District faces the widest racial achievement gap among South Carolina’s 15 largest districts, with white students ranking top while Black and Hispanic students lag in the bottom tier on state assessments. The gap between white and Black students has narrowed slightly from 55 to 47 points over...
Rising power bills, rising energy demand. SC bets big on new generation.
South Carolinians’ power bills will go up over the next couple of years, but how much will likely depend on whether utilities accurately predict demand, a task that has grown more challenging with the rise of data centers. Before approving nearly $700 million for new South Carolina power plants earlier this month,...
Santa brings Christmas joy to children at Columbia hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - While many families will spend Christmas morning at home, others are spending the holiday inside hospital rooms. At Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in Columbia, children and their families got a special surprise this week from a familiar face in red. Santa Claus stopped by the...
City of Columbia invites job seekers to animal services hiring event in January
Columbia, South Carolina – The City of Columbia is getting ready to host a hiring fair to strengthen its Animal Services staff. This will provide job seekers a chance to learn about occupations that focus on animal welfare and public service. Columbia Animal Services and the City of Columbia...
