Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (BFMG) — A Columbia man who led officers on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Lexington County has pleaded guilty in federal court to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Anthony Demetrius Reese, 55, of Columbia, admitted to the federal firearm charge...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A collapsed underground pipe caused some slowdowns in downtown Columbia on Tuesday. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said crews were at the intersection of Assembly and Gervais streets looking into damage caused by the pipe. SCDOT noted that some lanes are closed, but traffic is...

Deep in the heart of Blythewood, South Carolina, Chubby’s Burgers And Brewhouse is the kind of mom-and-pop burger joint that reminds you exactly why locally-owned restaurants will always beat the chains. Bold smashburgers, house-made sauces, over 20 beers on tap, and a personality-packed menu full of names that will...

A local man faces 45 years in prison for the murder of his elderly neighbor. Brayden Pittman pleaded guilty to murder on Feb. 24. Circuit Judge Daniel Coble sentenced Pittman to 45 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Pittman killed his 87-year-old neighbor on Feb. 22, 2023, in...

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. Deputies say around 4:30 Monday afternoon, investigators responded to a bus stop on Hallbrook Drive in reference to two males wearing ski masks and presenting a firearm. Deputies say they quickly located the suspects and after a short foot chase took them into...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia’s Shandon neighborhood was disrupted Tuesday after a stabbing was reported in the 2700 block of Wheat Street. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene around 6:30 p.m. following reports of an altercation between two individuals. When officers...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia man has agreed to plead guilty to violating the housing rights of his black neighbor, says the DOJ. According to court documents, on July 17, 2025, Jonathan Andrew Felkel was driving into the gated community where both he and J.M. lived when he saw J.M. standing at the gate of the...

A restaurant known for offering authentic Korean flavors has bid farewell along a busy road in Columbia. Arirang Korean Restaurant, which has been at 1943 Decker Blvd. for a number of years, announced its closure in Feb. 25 posts on Facebook and on Instagram . The posts cited unforeseen circumstances as the reason...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A University of South Carolina (USC) student is facing charges after a stabbing in a Columbia neighborhood on Monday. The Columbia Police Department said 18-year-old Justin Reyes is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, as well as possession of a weapon during a...

If you are looking for vacation rental homes near Columbia, SC, then make sure The Orange Pit is on your list! We got the chance to stay at this family-friendly rental home in West Columbia and loved having a home away from home while we explored the city. The Orange...