Columbia SC

On August 31, 1886, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Charleston, South Carolina, causing significant destruction and resulting in more than 60 deaths, while a similar earthquake today could cause 900 deaths and billions of dollars in damage.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) cancelled a speech she was set to deliver in her home state after only eight people showed up for it. Earlier this month, the congresswoman announced that she would run for governor in her home state in 2016. She promised that “God’s not done with South Carolina and neither am […]

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Come Monday, Sept. 1, the state’s new hands-free driving law aimed at reducing distracted driving will prohibit drivers in South Carolina from holding or using their handheld devices while behind the wheel. Currently, 31 out of 50 states are already following hands-free driving laws....

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — On Friday, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office provided an update on the fatal collision involving S.C. Highway Patrol Trooper Dennis Ricks. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell held a press conference at the Orangeburg County Law Enforcement Complex at 11 a.m. On Thursday, Anthony Aydlette was...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - For years, South Carolina teachers have been pushing for better working conditions in their schools and classrooms. Over and over, they emphasized to state lawmakers and leaders that poor conditions were a key factor forcing many of them to leave the profession, and the number of unfilled...

Hosted by the Lexington County Democratic Party in partnership with Carolina for All and New Progressive South, the event brought together just over a dozen attendees to hear directly from candidates ahead of the 2026 elections. The slate of speakers included candidates for offices ranging from U.S. Congress to...

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. - A South Carolina man who has served 15 years behind bars for a 2010 assault and robbery he insists he did not commit has been released. A judge ruled Thursday at a hearing in Clarendon County to vacate Michael Pearson’s conviction and 60-year prison sentence. He was also released on a $50,000...

Buying a losing lottery ticket proved lucky for a South Carolina man when it came up a winner in a “second chance promotion” by the SC Education Lottery. The $10 ticket was in Magnificent Millions, a scratch-off game that offers losers a chance to win $1 million if they enter the numbers off their otherwise-useless...

FOX Carolina's Brookley Cromer has the details. Anyone who bought the eggs is asked to return to the store or throw them away. The event connects the community with officers who keep them safe. Lt. Gov. Evette addresses Oconee Co. GOP. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. She planned to share...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Riverchase Way Collection Center at 110 River Chase Way, between Lexington and West Columbia, will permanently close on Monday, September 1, at 7 p.m. A new and larger facility, the Augusta Road Collection & Recycling Center at 4765 Augusta Road, will open to...