Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Powerball jackpot is closing in on a new record, as the third-highest jackpot will be on the line in Saturday’s drawing. The jackpot rose to $1.7 billion on Thursday after no winner in Wednesday’s drawing. Three tickets in South Carolina, however, each won...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A 19-year-old man has been arrested following a carjacking attempt that occurred Sunday morning, according to police. Authorities say Nyori Devonte Ziquan Humbert of Darlington is charged with carjacking and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. on...

South Carolina’s education system has consistently ranked in the bottom ten nationally for the past decade. Most recently, the U.S. World and News Report ranked us 43rd in the nation in 2023. For a state rich in culture, community and history, this should be a red flag for those who call the Palmetto State home....

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston County man has been charged in connection with lottery fraud. Franklin Alfonso Grant, Jr., 28, was arrested and charged with intent to defraud, counterfeit game tickets on August 22, following an investigation that was requested by the South Carolina Education Lottery....

Officials discuss first alcohol sales in Memorial Stadium. Sheriff’s office investigating after fiber optic lines cut in Anderson Co. Spectrum said it is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible. Anderson Co. leaders discuss growth and land use. Updated:...

Join The BIG DM and Your Friend Shamara Saturday, September 20th from 2 to 6 PM at Historic Columbia’s 47th Annual Jubilee Festival of Black History and Culture — at the Mann-Simons (SIGH-Mons) site in Downtown Columbia!. It’s FREE. performances by headliner Lady Stout, Preach Jacobs &...

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers currently sits outside of the top five on this QB power rankings list.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County officials are asking residents to share their thoughts as they finalize long-term plans for growth and development across the area. It's part of the county's final phase of "Reimagine Richland," the 10-year update to its comprehensive plan , a document that helps guide land use,...

The South Carolina Department of Education has shared plans on how AI could be used in the classroom.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Changes could soon be coming to South Carolina’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This comes as Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order requesting the state’s Department of Social Services to submit a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This waiver would seek to...