Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Upstate residents to confirm their vaccinations are up to date. The DPH has identified a concerning uptick in cases of illnesses such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough), and varicella (chicken pox), diseases that had previously...

SOUTH CAROLINA — Five people were arrested on drug-related charges in Darlington County following three unrelated traffic stops during the holiday week, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Michael August said the arrests stemmed from enforcement activity in the Lamar and Hartsville areas....

DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – New Year’s Eve is one day away, and law enforcement across the Lowcountry is ramping up extra patrols and traffic stops, focusing on keeping impaired drivers off the road and ensuring everyone arrives home safely. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety...

A Virginia-based brewing company is set to expand beyond its home state for the first time, bringing two new locations to South Carolina. Three Notch’d Brewing Company recently announced it will open new locations in Columbia and Greenville in the Spring 2026. “Leave your mark. This Spring we’re doing just that —...

A South Carolina judge has issued an order that ends a four-year-long legal struggle between The State newspaper and a Midlands school district. Judge Daniel Coble’s order issued Monday reinforces his finding that the school board of the Lexington-Richland 5 school district violated the state’s Freedom of Information...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man faces charges after a deadly shooting in Columbia that happened the day after Christmas. The Columbia Police Department said 35-year-old Tony Middleton is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. CPD said the charges stem from a Dec. 26...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richland County, SC – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced it will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Lower Richland area on Tuesday, December 31, as part of its year-end...

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - At nearly 99 years old, Corine Johnson is still showing up with purpose. Dressed in her favorite color and draped in pearls, Johnson remains a familiar and beloved presence inside Johnson’s Beauty Shop in Batesburg-Leesville, a business she opened nearly 80 years ago. While she...

You know that perfect moment when a fried shrimp basket hits the table and steam curls up like a promise of flavor. That is the sweet spot we are chasing across South Carolina, where crispy crust meets ocean fresh bite. From hushpuppy heaven to lemon-splashed heat, these spots deliver baskets so hot the plates fog...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Jonathan Andrew Felkel, a man indicted on federal hate crime charges, appeared in federal court on Tuesday. Felkel’s arraignment took place at 10 a.m. at the Matthew J. Perry Jr. Federal Courthouse in Columbia. He pleaded not guilty during his hearing on Tuesday. Officials...