Lumber company announces closure of 2 SC sawmills
Some 290 South Carolinians will lose their jobs as a pair of lumber mills close in the Pee Dee and Lowcountry. Canfor Corp. announced Friday it would shutdown two of its South Carolina sawmills — one in Darlington and another in rural Hampton County, near the small town of Estill. “We understand the significant...
New Miss South Carolina’s Teen crowned
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A new Miss South Carolina’s Teen was crowned Friday night. According to the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, Miss Charleston’s Teen Tess Ferm took home the title in front of a packed crowd at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, beating out 25 other young women throughout a week...
Bus fire closes portion of I-20 in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A charter bus fire has forced the temporary closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 20 in Lexington, according to the Lexington Police Department. The fire occurred near the South Lake Drive (SC-6) interchange, prompting officials to detour all westbound traffic onto South Lake Drive. Drivers...
Renovations are underway in Cayce bringing retail and a new restaurant to the area
CAYCE, SC (WACH) — The City of Cayce is set to welcome new businesses as part of ongoing revitalization efforts, with significant developments expected in the next six months. The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce has expressed optimism about the area's growth, which has been substantial over...
SC DMV Ending Same-Day License Issuance This Fall to Combat Fraud
Starting this fall, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will no longer issue same-day driver’s licenses, permits, and identification cards. This change is being implemented as a measure...
Troopers chase pig across I-26 in Midlands viral video
CHAPIN, S.C. — Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol recently had a very different type of chase on a Midlands interstate that ended with one apprehended -- and going to a good home. On Friday, the agency addressed a now-viral video of two troopers chasing a small pig...
Seven people arrested following shooting incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Seven people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured an 18-year-old woman at the Chester Heights Apartments on Sunday, June 22, according to the Chester Police Department. The shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Dawson Drive. Police say several individuals began exchanging...
Fireball seen falling from South Carolina sky may have been meteor: See video here
It's one of the city's largest annual celebrations. 60 animals flown to northern rescue shelters from Catawba County: ‘Flying second chances’. “Now, they’re on their way to brighter futures!”. Man stole car while father, kids grabbed snacks inside Gaston County gas station, police say. Updated: 8 hours ago.
SCDMV no longer issuing same-day licenses, IDs and permits starting this fall
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC (WMBF) - Starting this fall, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will no longer issue same-day licenses, permits and IDs as a way to prevent identity fraud. SCDMV said you will still apply for your license or ID in person but will receive the card through...
A new Miss SC teen has been crowned. Here’s who won
The new Miss South Carolina’s Teen is a graduate of Porter-Gaud High School in Charleston and will study psychology at Furman University in the fall. Crowned at Township Auditorium Friday night, Tess Ferm, 18, aspires to become a child life specialist. Her community service Initiative is to increase awareness of food...
