Columbia SC

Columbia’s Riverfront Park has seen its fair share of construction over the past few years, and now its future is becoming clear. The City of Columbia took a major step forward in shaping the future of its riverfront during the Dec. 16 City Council meeting. During this meeting, the council approved a professional...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified two victims in a two-vehicle collision on I-20 west Saturday, Jan. 24. The coroner identified the victims as 90-year-old Murray Paxton and 22-year-old Emery Woody. According to investigators, Paxton was traveling east in the westbound...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Freezing rain is just the next part of this ice storm hitting South Carolina. However, Columbia Police and Fire Department officials are saying the conditions of the roads are much better than anticipated following last night's portion. "We're experiencing some issues on the off ramps...

There’s a modest white building along a stretch of road in West Columbia, South Carolina, that doesn’t scream for attention or announce its greatness with flashy signs. Yet locals know that Hite’s Bar-B-Que houses some of the most magnificent smoked meats you’ll ever have the pleasure of devouring.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer-involving shooting involving the Hardeeville Police Department. This is the fourth in the state this year. According to a release by SLED, the incident happened Friday, Jan. 23, when Hardeeville police responded to calls about a suspect...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — South Carolina lawmakers are considering a sweeping transportation bill that would overhaul the SC Department of Transportation and create new funding streams to address the growing demand on the state’s roads. Rapid population growth has brought more cars and heavier traffic, putting...

SENECA, S.C. — Upstate authorities say a missing woman who was potentially in Columbia has been found and is safe. The Oconee County Sheriff's Office said previously that it was searching for 20-year-old Skylynn Trenadee Gerrish of Seneca. Authorities said they were notified around 9 a.m. on Monday that Gerrish had...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina remains under an elevated winter weather threat as lingering cold air across the Southeast keeps the possibility of additional snow and ice events alive through...

SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTH CAROLINA — Another winter system is beginning to take shape across the Carolinas, with light accumulating snow possible from Friday night into Saturday, just days after parts of the region experienced some of the highest ice totals seen in more than two decades. While this upcoming system is...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man lbelieved to be in danger. According to deputies, Christopher Polisena, 48, has not been seen since Sunday, Jan. 25. Investigators say Polisena was last seen at his residence on Powell Road.