Port of Charleston to increase automotive cargo capacity
The South Carolina Ports Authority plans to expand its roll-on/roll-off cargo operations to support the state’s growing automotive industry, according to a May 15 press release. The Port of Charleston aims to enhance its rail infrastructure site and vessel parking areas at its North Charleston Terminal, Laura Clifton,
Driver charged with felony DUI after SUV strikes pedestrian, sends them over Gervais Street...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say a driver has been charged with a felony after a crash that sent a pedestrian over a bridge railing on Sunday evening. The Columbia Police Department said the crash happened around 7:45 p.m. on the Gervais Street Bridge. Police said emergency responders found the injured pedestrian benea
High temps, storms move into SC June 1. But cool air is right behind
South Carolina will experience a warm-up with temperatures climbing into the low 80s. Rising heat and humidity will bring a 30-40% chance of afternoon storms. Cooler, drier conditions are expected after, with highs dropping to around 72 degrees. The forecast shows a return to sunny skies and warmer temperatures toward.
Gas prices fall across South Carolina, but remain elevated
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Gas prices across South Carolina dropped over the past week, offering some relief to drivers after months of higher costs. According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey of more than 3,000 stations statewide, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell 18.9 cents to $3.85 as of Monday. Whil
Cobb shares his favorite worm ‘tricks’
Any lake, any day, Brandon Cobb’s a serious contender, largely because the South Carolina pro always has a few tricks up his sleeve. Or, at least in his tacklebox. Fact is, Cobb’s a diehard fan of the Zoom Trick worm, a fixture in the bass fishing arena with a relatively simple form belying its broad diversity. Measuri
After opening in Greenville, new coffee shop looks to Five Points
There’s no shortage of places to get a caffeine fix around Columbia, whether you’re looking for coffee, chai or matcha. From new arrivals like Godspeed and Methodical to old favorites like Drip, it seems every corner of Columbia can deliver. Now, Yemeni and Arabic coffee shop Qahwah Palace...
Sunflower power: SC farms thrive on driving visitors to the fields
In the morning, before dawn breaks, the sunflowers face east, waiting for that bright yellow orb to rise so they can chase the sun across the Southern sky. The ground is a wet brown from rain the night before. The sunflower field is green, a gentle sway in the stalks. The smell of growth pervades the field. Inside one
SCDOT claims ‘recklessness’ by USC student hit by car in Five Points; she’s suing
The SC Department of Transportation says a University of South Carolina student hit by a car in Five Points was negligent and reckless while attempting to cross the street, in response to a lawsuit filed by the student over the design of a new crosswalk on Harden Street. Maya Trowbridge was crossing Harden Street at a
Driver dies after car runs off SC road and crashes into tree, cops say
One person was killed Sunday afternoon when a car crashed into a tree, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . The single-vehicle collision happened at about 4:45 p.m. in Anderson County, Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover said Monday in a news release. A 1999 Nissan Maxima was driving south on Abbeville Highway , acc
One person dead following vehicle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A driver died after a single-vehicle crash Sunday in Anderson County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred on Abbeville Highway near Middleton Road. According to investigators, a 1999 Nissan Maxima was traveling south on Abbeville Highway when it veered off t

















