Columbia man gets 8 years after his wife was briefly blinded in an attack.
Robert James Norris Jr., a Columbia, S.C., resident, received an eight-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, unlawful conduct toward a child, and possession of a sawed-off shotgun.. Incident Overview. On August 19, 2023, Richland County deputies responded to...
Lowcountry restaurants face renewed scrutiny over ‘local shrimp’ claims
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Scientists are once again testing shrimp served at Lowcountry restaurants to determine whether seafood labeled as local was actually caught off the South Carolina coast. The renewed effort follows earlier findings that 40 of 44 restaurants sampled were not serving local shrimp despite...
SC corrections sergeant fired, charged with providing contraband to inmates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A former sergeant with the South Carolina Department of Corrections was fired after allegedly providing contraband to inmates. The agency said Thursday that 58-year-old Frank Eaves, of Elgin, is charged with providing prisoners with contraband and misconduct in office. Warrants provided by SCDC...
2 Arrested in Connection With Armed Home Robbery in South Carolina
South Carolina Authorities Detain 2 Suspects in Home Robbery Case I still remember reading about this case and feeling a […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Former SCDOT officials indicted on corruption charges involving contractors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two former officials at the South Carolina Department of Transportation are now facing state indictments linked to alleged corruption. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office said indictments against James Cooper and Curtis Sims, Jr., were returned by the South Carolina State Grand Jury on...
“C” is for Columbia Army Air Base
“C” is for Columbia Army Air Base. Columbia Army Air Base served as a training center for B-25 bomber crews during World War II. Selected in 1940 as one of 250 sites across the nation where federal funds would be used to construct an airfield, it was originally designated Lexington County Airport. After Japan's...
Some raise concerns after seeing higher-than-usual power bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Residents in Lower Richland County are raising questions after seeing what they say are sudden spikes in their electric bills. Some even report past-due balances appearing before their payment deadlines. A post circulating in a local Facebook group drew attention from neighbors comparing statements....
McMaster backs Evette to replace him as South Carolina governor
McMaster said Evette has been his partner in making South Carolina “the best place to live, work and raise a family.”
Search continues for Sabrina Heinz
BLYTHEWOOD – Twelve days after Sabrina Heinz, 49, went missing, law enforcement continues to search for clues that might lead to finding her. On Wednesday, there was no new information, according to a Richland County Sheriff’s Department public information officer. “At this time, we ask the community to...
Colliers Dealmakers: Recent Purchases, Sales, Leases and Investments in Columbia
Colliers | South Carolina has announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from their office in Columbia from Q4 2025:. Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR represented Red Rock Developments in the sale of a 519,792-square-foot building at 201 Integrity Way...
