Columbia SC

There are over a dozen major lakes and reservoirs scattered throughout the state of South Carolina, each of which afford opportunities for outdoor recreation. The largest of these, Lake Marion, is no exception in that regard. In fact, South Carolina's largest lake, which is located about an hour's drive southeast of Columbia, is a serene escape for fishing and boating, as well as quick...

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities have identified a body found in a Columbia neighborhood on Monday in what police describe as a suspicious death. According to Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford, the body has been identified as Ciarra Howcott, 31, of Hopkins, South Carolina. According to police, the Howcott's body...

(WACH) — The South Carolina Department of Corrections Inspector General has released arrest warrants for 12 inmates in connection with separate cases that came up for bond hearings in March 2026. Authorities charged Jonathon Coburn, 35, with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A traffic stop in Sumter County led to the arrest of a man on multiple drug charges, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a deputy observed a vehicle with questionable window tinting on St. Paul’s Church Road Friday afternoon and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, deputies reported […] The post One person arrested following drug bust in South...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Just because a person has already become an inmate in the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) prison system does not mean that their life of crime has ended. From attempted murder to drug trafficking, currently incarcerated individuals have been charged with crimes while serving their sentences behind bars at institutions from around the state.

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man who placed screws and nails along Kershaw County roads will have to pay back 41 victims who drove along them. From July 30, 2025, through Jan. 25, 2026, the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office received dozens of reports of screws and nails placed along Watts Hill Road and Donna Drive in Elgin.

Two bicycle riders were killed Sunday when they were hit by a car that ran off the road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified the bicycle riders as 9-year-old Mikhail-Lee Smith and 12-year-old Dereon James Robins, WHNS reported. At about 12:20 p.m., they were riding bicycles on a sidewalk on the...

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A Swift Return to Service (Image Credits: Pixabay) Hardee's Restaurants has begun reviving operations at shuttered outlets across the Southeast, signaling a shift in control following a contentious legal standoff with a former franchisee. The chain, known for its Southern-style menu, confirmed the reopenings amid plans to restore more than 40 sites previously operated independently. ... Read more The post Hardee's Stages Comeback with...