Columbia SC

Another earthquake rattled South Carolina Tuesday evening, this time near Lake Murray. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a 2.8 magnitude quake struck at 6:43 p.m. Initial estimates placed the epicenter near Hollywood Point and Yacht Cove. However, updated data shifted it closer to North Lake Drive. More than 100...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is responding to allegations of lying about the knowledge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) renting a space for a new office in Columbia. Mayor Rickenmann posted the following on Facebook on Friday:. At a time when public trust and...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington County Peach Festival announced its annual event has been canceled. The cancellation is due to some of the festival’s organizers attending the 250th anniversary celebration of the nation’s founding in Washington, D.C., and being unavailable to assist. The festival had run...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will visit West Columbia on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Garden at City Hall. During the four-hour stop, attendees can enjoy Oscar Mayer hot dogs, yard games and more. The visit invites the community to relish the moment and...

A national clothing store has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close all of its locations, including one in a popular Columbia mall. Francesca’s, a Texas-based clothing retailer that has locations in more than 40 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to cease operations after 25 years, as...

There’s a place just outside Charleston where wagging tails and contented purrs are more than background noise—they’re the soundtrack to second chances. Set among the trees and winding dirt roads of Hollywood, South Carolina, Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary offers something rare: a peaceful haven where animals aren’t just waiting—they’re living, healing, and thriving.

There’s something almost otherworldly about gliding through dark, still waters under a canopy of towering bald cypress trees, Spanish moss swaying overhead, and sunlight dancing on the ripples. Welcome to Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner, South Carolina — a place where nature takes center stage and every corner feels like a scene from a storybook (or maybe a Hollywood film — “The Notebook” was famously filmed here!).

Imagine drifting through Charleston’s scenic waterways aboard your own floating tiki bar—yes, you read that right. Cruisin Tikis Charleston invites you to trade the typical boat tour for a floating slice of paradise, complete with thatched roofs, island vibes, and panoramic views of the Holy City from the water. It’s quirky, it’s fun, and it’s exactly the kind of offbeat adventure that makes your Charleston getaway unforgettable.

Tucked along the quiet shoreline of Lake Moultrie, where the breeze smells like cypress and the water ripples with mystery, you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most underrated outdoor gems: Blueway Adventures. It’s not your typical rental dock—it’s a full-on aquatic experience that turns paddling into a portal for discovery.

If you’ve ever dreamed of diving headfirst into a wonderland of nostalgic treasures, quirky home decor, and handmade charm—then buckle up, because Vintage Warehouse in Spartanburg is your next must-see stop. This isn’t your grandma’s antique shop (though she’d absolutely love it, too). It’s a sprawling, sensory-rich haven for pickers, decorators, weekend wanderers, and curious browsers alike.