Two people dead after being struck by vehicle in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Two children are dead after being struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles in Spartanburg County on Sunday, according to authorities. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash occurred around 12:20 p.m. on Asheville Highway at Brock Street, a few miles west of Spartanburg. Investigators reported that a 2016 Honda Accord […] The post Two people dead after being struck by...
Body found in vehicle in South Carolina, investigation underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating after a man’s body was discovered inside a burning pickup truck late Saturday night in Oconee County. According to the Oconee County Coroner’s Office, the incident was reported around 11:30 p.m. when a 911 caller alerted officials to a vehicle fire on Park Avenue near Salem Town Hall. Firefighters […] The post Body found in vehicle in South Carolina...
FIRST ALERT: Preview of summer ahead next week with the potential of record heat
Temperatures are forecast to soar to the 90s during the upcoming week, which will put record highs in jeopardy.
Harvest fitness, fun and food at this local festival
VegFest Expos has announced the return of Columbia Vegfest, coming to Segra Park on Sunday, May 3, from 12–5 p.m. Now in its third year since its establishment in 2022, this year’s event is set to grow even more, as VegFest Expos has teamed up with John "The Bodybuilding Vegan" and The Vegan Squad to bring a new twist to this year’s festival...
Jaden Wuerth makes the call for Clemson
The Dutch Fork standout defensive lineman announces he will be part of Clemson's recruiting class for 2027.
Officials: Crews search after man reportedly fell from dock into Lake Murray, didn’t resurface
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities are investigating after a man reportedly fell from a dock into Lake Murray on Saturday and didn't resurface. The Irmo Fire District confirmed to News19 that its teams were called to the 2100 block of North Lake Drive around 9 p.m., the Irmo side of the Lake Murray dam, after someone fell in. Officials said the Lexington County Sheriff's Department...
Oliver Gospel just opened a new donation center on Taylor Street in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new center in Columbia aims to make it easier for people to give while directly supporting those in need. Oliver Gospel has officially opened its Hope Center on Taylor Street in downtown Columbia, expanding access to donations and community involvement across the Midlands. The nonprofit...
House fire spreads to second home on Chamfort Drive in Lexington County
Crews responded Friday evening and called a second alarm as flames extended to a nearby residence. One person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Most Overlooked Dish in Each State-A Culinary Hidden Gem
South Carolina: Chicken Bog Chicken Bog might not have the flash of shrimp and grits, but locals near the Pee Dee region swear by its comfort. This dish blends rice, chicken, sausage, and spices into a hearty, creamy one-pot meal. Despite its deep roots, it often gets overshadowed by barbecue in food festivals and coverage. ... Read more
SC agency knew about polluted farms for years, but didn’t stop use of noxious...
Cecilia Williams lives across a dusty lane from a farm that, for years, used waste sludge provided by a textile plant to fertilize crops. Then in 2019, government agencies discovered that the land where the sludge had been applied was polluted with dangerous chemicals like those produced at the textile plant in Darlington County. They later found the drinking water her family relied on...
