Second man charged in deadly Christmas Eve 2019 shooting in Lake City
LAKE CITY, SC (WMBF) - Another man is behind bars in connection with a deadly Christmas Eve shooting in Lake City. Officers with the Lake City Police Department arrested Lindon Harrison, 31, of Columbia, on Dec. 18 in connection with the 2019 murder. Harrison is being charged with murder, possession...
New measles cases in South Carolina put U.S. on the verge of losing elimination...
A sizable uptick in measles cases in the ongoing outbreak in South Carolina has put the U.S. on the precipice of losing its elimination status. South Carolina’s health department on Tuesday reported 20 new measles cases since Friday, bringing the state’s total this year to 179. That tally is higher than the number of...
Measles, whooping cough, chicken pox cases surge in Upstate due to low vaccination rates
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...
Five people arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
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....
Law enforcement is increasing patrols for New Years Eve
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...
Brewing company set to open new spots in Columbia and Greenville. Here’s when.
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 —...
Here’s the punishment for Midlands school district after The State wins lawsuit
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...
Police: 1 killed in Columbia shooting on day after Christmas, arrest made
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...
Richland County, SC – Traffic Alert: Safety Checkpoints Set for New Year’s Eve
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...
98-year-old salon owner shares a lifetime of legacy in Batesburg-Leesville
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...

















