Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The average price of gas continues to rise nationwide, including in Columbia and across South Carolina. Below are charts highlighting the most recent prices, using data from AAA. SOUTH CAROLINA. Prices as of April 6, 2026. RegularMid-GradePremiumDiesel. Current Avg.$3.82 $4.24 $4.64 $5.57. Yesterday Avg.$3.82 $4.25 $4.65...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– A Richland County pastor, and his wife has been arrested in relation to abuse against children, says RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott. On March 12, 2026, it was reported to deputies that a victim came forward in reference to sexual abuse while in foster care at the home of Rodney Gibson and Kawiana Young.

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few great free items being shared by neighbors around Lexington, SC this week. 3 used wooden pallets available for free. Perfect for DIY projects, crafts, or building raised garden beds. Located near River Bluff High School in Millstream Crossing.

Richland County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and leadership roles. Whether you’re managing a plant or running a production line, there’s something here worth a look.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The COMET announced its new signature sound, named “On the Move.”. The sound debuts in April as background music in “COMET Chat” commercials on WIS and other local news stations. A version of the Signature Sound will be featured at the transit authority’s...

Cornerstone Church will host Founded as a Christian Nation? Reflections on America 250 – An Evening with Thomas S. Kidd April 12 from 6:30 – 9 pm. Kidd (BA and MA Clemson University; PhD University of Notre Dame) is Research Professor of Church History and John and Sharon Yeats Endowed Chair of Baptist Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Research Scholar at Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of...

A 34‑year‑old Blythewood man, Joshua Sidney Gibson, has been charged with vehicle fraud after being found in possession of a stolen 2024 Kawasaki KRX at a Love’s Travel Stop on White Pond Road in Kershaw County, South Carolina. How the case unfolded. The Kawasaki KRX was reported...

Richland School District 2 is eliminating 41.5 positions as it braces for a nearly $25 million revenue shortfall driven by expected enrollment declines. The cuts, approved by the board in a 6-1 vote , sparked a heated exchange between board members during a March 24 meeting. Here are key takeaways: • Of the 41.5 eliminated positions, employees in 31 roles will be transferred to other budgeted positions. Another 9.5 were already vacant, and the...

COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s economic development chief blames the state’s Department of Natural Resources for massive cost overruns on the site of the Scout Motors electric vehicle assembly plant. “We ended up in a situation that they took a position that we did not expect them to take, and that resulted in substantial cost,” Commerce […]

The former Cracker Barrel building in northeast Columbia has hit the market after the restaurant closed in 2024. The more than 10,100-square-foot property at 253 Forum Drive is listed for $2.7 million through commercial real estate firm NAI Columbia. FULL STORY: Former Cracker Barrel building in Columbia is for sale. Here’s the asking price Here are key takeaways: • The property sits on just more than two...