Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two experienced South Carolina educators are on the ballot vying for the Democratic nomination for state superintendent of education. Lisa Ellis, founder of grassroots teacher advocacy group SC for Ed, won the party’s nomination in 2022. She is facing first-time candidate and former teacher Sylvi

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Federal investigators are warning about a growing online threat in South Carolina tied to the group known as 764, saying the danger is not gaming itself, but the people using those platforms to reach vulnerable kids. Crime rings are appearing on live platforms in games and...

A new restaurant for chicken wings and more has debuted in a popular Columbia shopping district. Chex Grill & Wings, which has locations across several states, recently opened a new spot at 275 Park Terrace Drive. That’s just off Bower Parkway in the Harbison shopping and commercial district that’s northwest of downtow

SOUTH CAROLINA — Skeletal remains were discovered in the Carolina Forest area of Horry County, according to local officials. The remains were found Wednesday in a wooded area along Postal Way, the Horry County Coroner’s Office said. Authorities have not identified the person, and no information about the circumstances

DORCHESTER, S.C. — A South Carolina school district has become the first in the state to add a new layer of protection for students. In Dorchester School District 2, installations are underway for bullet-resistant classroom doors. Fifteen of these specialized doors will be installed for special education classrooms. Th

SOUTH CAROLINA — An agricultural helicopter crashed near the Lee County-Sumter County line after striking a power line Monday afternoon, according to authorities. The helicopter hit a power line before crashing on Cuttino Road off McKnight Road. Despite the crash, the pilot was not seriously injured. Emergency crews fr

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A new study by WalletHub featured two South Carolina cities within the top 10 places to start a career in the United States. Charleston and Columbia make WalletHub’s list for the best cities to start a career in the United States, when compared to 182 cities across the nation. This list […]

Richland County is set to demolish several buildings on Hampton Street, directly across from the government’s main administrative building and right next door to the popular Railroad BBQ restaurant. Asbestos has been found in the buildings at 2005, 2009 and 2011 Hampton Street, which occupy a busy stretch at the inters

South Carolina recorded 18 tornadoes in 2023, with activity occurring throughout the year. The year began with a bang when five tornadoes touched down across the Midlands on January 4. Tornado activity continued during the spring and summer, including five tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Idalia on August 30. The year's.

(WPDE) — As warmer weather brings more people outdoors, South Carolina wildlife officials are reminding residents and visitors that alligator encounters are a normal part of life across much of the coastal plain. “Nearly any water body in the coastal plain of South Carolina may contain alligators, and the...