Columbia SC

South Carolinians have a secret weapon against inflation hiding in plain sight in Belton. The Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmers Market isn’t just a shopping destination—it’s a sprawling bargain metropolis where a single Andrew Jackson can stretch further than elastic waistbands after Thanksgiving dinner. Some places...

Some 290 South Carolinians will lose their jobs as a pair of lumber mills close in the Pee Dee and Lowcountry. Canfor Corp. announced Friday it would shutdown two of its South Carolina sawmills — one in Darlington and another in rural Hampton County, near the small town of Estill. “We understand the significant...

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A new Miss South Carolina’s Teen was crowned Friday night. According to the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, Miss Charleston’s Teen Tess Ferm took home the title in front of a packed crowd at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, beating out 25 other young women throughout a week...

There’s something wildly enchanting about Middleton Place. Maybe it’s the Spanish moss draping like lace over century-old oak trees, or the way swans glide across mirror-still ponds. One thing’s for sure—you don’t just visit this place. You feel it. Tucked along the Ashley River just outside Charleston, Middleton Place is a living storybook of American history and horticultural beauty.

If you’ve ever wished for the charm of Charleston with the breezy ease of a campground retreat, the Mt. Pleasant/Charleston KOA just might be your new happy place. Nestled under whispering pines and beside a private, tranquil lake, this laid-back spot serves up a blend of Lowcountry beauty and good old-fashioned outdoor fun.

If you’ve ever dreamed of walking straight into a nature documentary—minus the bug bites and soggy boots—Cypress Wetlands in Port Royal, South Carolina might just be your new favorite detour. One minute you’re in a charming coastal town, the next you're eye-to-eye with a blue heron, a sunbathing alligator, or a sleepy owl tucked in the trees.

Step onto the winding paths of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, and you might feel like you’ve stumbled into a Southern storybook. Spanish moss drapes from ancient oaks, brilliant azaleas pop with color, and the occasional peacock might casually strut past like it owns the place. Spoiler alert: it kind of does.

Tucked away in the quiet backroads of South Carolina lies a place where you can literally walk through history. No, not just plaques and reenactments—real earthen fortifications, deep-set rifle pits, and the faint echoes of a siege that helped shape a nation. The Ninety Six National Historic Site isn’t just for history buffs. It’s a full-on immersive experience that feels like a blend of a colonial time capsule and an outdoor adventure trail.

Hidden among the maritime forests and salt-kissed shores of South Carolina’s Lowcountry is a sight that stops you in your sandy tracks: the black-and-white striped beauty that is Hunting Island Lighthouse. Towering 136 feet into the Carolina sky, this iconic structure isn’t just a pretty photo op — it’s an adventure waiting to happen.

There’s something magical about walking in the footsteps of the first settlers, especially when those footsteps wind through moss-draped oak trees, past blooming gardens, and alongside a replica 17th-century trading ship. At Charles Towne Landing, you don’t just read about history—you live it, with all the sights, sounds, and natural beauty of colonial South Carolina wrapped into one serene, surprising destination.