Columbia SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — State health officials are urging families to talk about alcohol use and make safety plans ahead of what has become one of the most dangerous drinking nights of the year – the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental...

A deadly crash over the weekend near Rock Hill is under investigation, according to the South Carolina State Highway Patrol.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today joined German Ambassador to the United States of America Jens Hanefeld to sign a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) to establish a formal economic partnership between South Carolina and Germany designed to attract new jobs and investment, accelerate innovation, and expand...

It's Friday afternoon at Total Wine and More in Arlington, Va., and the shelves are sparkling with shiny bottles and cans. They include an option that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago: drinks containing THC instead of alcohol, in more than 30 flavors and varieties. With names...

SOUTH CAROLINA – A Columbia man says he was stunned when a local brunch spot told him to “eat at home” after he complained that his meal was so salty it was unsafe for his high blood pressure. What should have been a simple quality issue spiraled into a viral showdown about customer service, accountability, and how...

A South Carolina high school sophomore will represent her state on one of the nation’s biggest stages this Thanksgiving. Paityn Streater, a sophomore cheerleader at Myrtle Beach High School, will perform in front of millions during the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The parade airs...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Violent crime in South Carolina — including murder and sexual battery — decreased in 2024, according to the state Law Enforcement Division’s crime report. The Palmetto State’s violent crime rate decreased 8.4% from 2023 to 2024, marking the fourth consecutive yearly decrease, according to...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Dozens of South Carolina families took a life-changing step Monday as family courts across the state, including in downtown Charleston, opened their courtrooms to finalize public adoptions in honor of National Adoption Day. Inside the Charleston Family Courthouse, the anticipation was...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - After a nice start to this week, a strong cold front brings change to the Midlands in the form of colder temperatures. Chances of rain return Tuesday and into Wednesday. MUCH colder by Thanksgiving and into the upcoming weekend. First Alert Summary. Good morning! After a...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Throughout Saturday morning, Richland County organizations handed out Thanksgiving meals for free to those in need of a holiday meal at Meadowlake Park in Columbia. The Richland County Recreation Commission, Sheriff’s Department, and other community partners made this event possible. Organizers...