Columbia SC

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCIV) — Anyone who played the lottery in Goose Creek over the Christmas holiday should check their ticket. On Christmas Eve, someone won $500,000 on a ticket with Double Play added from the Food Lion #2253 at 142 Saint James Ave. in Goose Creek, according to game coordinators.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Monday morning, SLED assisted the Yemassee Police Department in locating a man wanted on a first-degree domestic violence charge. SLED agents and Richland County deputies found the man at a Krispy Kreme on Clemson Road in Columbia. Authorities say the man had a gunshot...

As the new year approaches, the Carolinas are poised to implement a range of significant new laws taking effect in 2026 that will affect residents and businesses.  As North Carolina […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Eleven people died on South Carolina roadways during the Christmas holiday travel period, according to data released by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The figure represents one fewer death than the same period last year. Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway said the goal is...

Looking for affordable towns in South Carolina where your Social Security check goes further?. These 10 charming communities offer budget-friendly living and tight-knit neighborhoods where everyone knows your name!. 1. Chester. Chester is a small town with big character and even bigger savings. The historic downtown...

A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect across much of central South Carolina, as strong winds create hazardous conditions on area lakes across our state. The National Weather Service office in Columbia (NWS) issued the advisory Monday morning at 7:54 am, with conditions expected to persist until 7 pm tonight. Forecasters...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — With the holidays wrapping up, South Carolina doctors say they are expecting a spike in heart failure caused by stress as the year comes to an end. The last week of December has the highest number of heart disease-related deaths, according to the American Heart Association.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Several laws passed by South Carolina lawmakers and signed by Gov. Henry McMaster in 2025 are set to go into effect in 2026. These are changes that could impact classrooms, roadways, and communities across the state. “Last year, passing fentanyl, retail theft and internet crimes and a lot of...

Looking to make a move to South Carolina for the new year? You won’t be alone. With its cost of living 6% below the national average and some of the lowest property taxes in the country, it’s considered a “smart choice for workers and money-smart people,” according to Houzeo, an online real estate site. The site...

Across South Carolina, homeowners are spotting something that looks more like jewelry than an insect: tiny bugs flashing metallic greens, blues, or bronzes in the sunlight. At first glance, they seem exotic—or even invasive—but their true identity is often misunderstood. These metallic insects tend to appear...