FIRST ALERT: Look up and see a cosmic conjunction!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - This week’s night sky will set the stage for its two brightest planets to perform a cosmic kiss. Venus and Jupiter are moving closer together and will appear at their closest — called a conjunction — on Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9.
Earthquake Today Columbia SC: Latest Updates Leave Residents On Edge – Away State Journal
Earthquake locations and epicenters today and in the last few days - the most recent earthquakes. Track live earthquakes today and near you. Real‑time USGS data updated every 60 seconds. Monitor seismic activity worldwide by magnitude, depth, and location – the strongest earthquake today is highlighted. Every earthquak
S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame hosts first-ever induction ceremony at Fort Jackson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Several military veterans were inducted into the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame on Saturday night during a ceremony at Fort Jackson’s 1917 Club. U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, a Medal of Honor recipient, and USMC Gen. Thomas Waldhauser were among the 2026 inductees.
Property Manager Responds To Weekend Noise Complaint With “What Do You Want Me To...
In a small town in South Carolina, a frustrated tenant recently shared their experience with a property manager who dismissed their noise complaint with an incredulous, “What do you want […]
Pedestrian struck on Gervais Street bridge dies
A pedestrian struck on the Gervais Street bridge last weekend has succumbed to his injuries. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the victim as Michael Derrick, 24, of Snellville, Ga. The incident occurred last Sunday night, May 31, at around 7:45 p.m. Officers with the Columbia Police Department (CP
HCA Healthcare secures six Lowcountry urgent care clinic locations
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – HCA Healthcare secured six Lowcountry urgent care clinics as part of a larger HCA CareNow acquisition across the Carolinas. HCA Healthcare purchased 17 urgent care locations in Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Spartanburg in South Carolina and Wilmington in North Carolina from Ur
Pipeline company files court actions against dozens of SC landowners
A major energy infrastructure company has filed a multitude of legal actions against landowners in Hampton and Colleton counties in hopes that the South Carolina circuit courts will grant surveying access for a highly opposed natural gas pipeline project. Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper plan to build a gas megaprojec
10 Worst Cities to Live in South Carolina in 2026, According to Crime Statistics
South Carolina is known for its beautiful coastline, rich history, Southern hospitality, and thriving tourism industry. From the historic streets of Charleston to the scenic landscapes of the Upstate, the Palmetto State offers residents and visitors plenty to explore. However, like many states across America, some Sout
South Carolina man killed in crash involving SUV and pickup truck, officials say
One person was killed Saturday when an SUV and pickup truck were involved in a crash at an intersection, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . Logan Anders, a 24-year-old Liberty resident, is the driver who died in what the Pickens County Coroner’s Office called an accident. The two-vehicle collision happene
South Carolina Picks Up Commitment From 2027 QB Luke Gaither
Gaither is the second quarterback commit of the class for Shane Beamer. The class now sits in the top forty in the country.

















