Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A major winter snowstorm will bring serious impacts to South Carolina throughout the weekend. Several inches of snow could fall, leading to the potential for impassable roads throughout the area. In addition, wind chill temperatures in the mornings could be near zero in some areas, particularly in...

(WSPA) – Duke Energy is asking customers in North and South Carolina to limit how much energy they use on Monday morning. The company said cold temperatures are driving high energy demand across the east coast. In order to lessen the demand on power grids and reduce the risk of power outages, Duke Energy is […]

SOUTH CAROLINA — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred during the early morning hours Saturday in the Grays Hill area. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Conestoga Loop. Authorities said they were also notified that a...

Tucked away in Spartanburg sits the Peach Blossom Diner, a place where the aroma of fresh coffee mingles with sizzling bacon and the promise of a meal that’ll have you loosening your belt before you even glance at the dessert menu. Some restaurants try to impress you with fancy...

Six deaths related to last week's ice storm have been confirmed by local and state officials. Five of the deaths were caused by hypothermia, while one man died after slipping and falling at his home, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). On Jan. 31, DPH reported the deaths two people in...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has opened its Triage Line for residents to call to determine their eligibility for Medical Equipment Power Shelters (MEPS). DPH has also expanded the hours of its Care Line to answer questions about DPH services that may be...

Richland County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a Toyota Camry in Blythewood on January 16, 2026, uncovering firearms and a large bag of suspected marijuana. The vehicle was being sought by Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, spotted near I-77 southbound mile marker 29, and followed as it entered the gated Cobblestone Park...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lexington County, SC – Drivers across Lexington County are being urged to avoid travel today as snow begins to accumulate on roadways, creating dangerous driving conditions and reported crashes. According...

With the Midlands preparing to get five inches or more of snow this weekend, local businesses and agencies have started announcing closures because of the winter weather. Winter Storm Gianna is expected to dump snow on Richland and Lexington counties throughout the day Saturday. And low temperatures this weekend...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As snow continues to fall across central South Carolina, road conditions are becoming increasingly dangerous, especially as temperatures drop and wet pavement turns slick. Master Trooper William Bennett with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said he has already seen noticeable changes across the...