Manchester Farms grows into largest US quail producer
Manchester Farms in Columbia is the oldest and largest quail producer in the United States. The farm produces about 50,000 quail weekly and sold nearly 50 million eggs in 2025. CEO Brittney Miller continues the legacy started by her father, founder Bill Odom. The company has expanded into quail eggs,...
Connoisseur Media Launches ‘93.5 The Bubble’ In Columbia, SC.
Connoisseur Media has flipped hot AC WARQ Columbia, SC from “Live 93.5” to “93.5 The Bubble,” a new station they say is built around a “feel good” music vibe rather than a traditional format. The new brand nods to Columbia’s longtime nickname, “Soda City.”
Soda City Market Nominated for USA Today award
For years, Soda City Market has taken over Main Street in the name of bringing locally sourced, hand crafted goods to Columbia citizens rain or shine. Now, the market has once again been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. After earning...
Lexington County deputies offering free trailer stamping
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is hosting a trailer stamping event later this month aimed at helping residents protect their property and recover stolen trailers. Officials say trailers are among the most frequently stolen items in Lexington County, and the program is designed to...
Hundreds of clothing bins are scattered through the SC Midlands. Not all of them...
Krystal Rampalli of Columbia used to donate clothes by dropping them into the metal clothing donation bins that dot the parking lots of shopping centers across the Midlands, believing she was helping those in need. But then she became curious about whether she was really helping others. “I’ve had this suspicion in...
Lexington One opens limited school choice seats at 12 schools
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Lexington County School District One will offer a limited number of school choice opportunities for the 2026–27 academic year. This opportunity allows some students to attend schools outside their regular attendance zones if space is available. District officials say the option is...
PIT STOP: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile takes a short break in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The famous “Wienermobile” parked its buns in Columbia Sunday afternoon. Oscar Mayer fans had the opportunity to touch and take pictures with the iconic car outside of EdVenture Children’s Museum. The Wienermobile has been around since 1936 and has taken on many different...
Armed and dangerous man arrested after woman was fatally stabbed, SC cops say
The search for an armed and dangerous man in South Carolina ended with his arrest Saturday, according to the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office. Demars Unique Tyreke Randolph Jr., was taken into custody, the sheriff’s office said. The 25-year-old Columbia resident was wanted for his connection to a Saturday...
New Brookland Tavern to move from Five Points location
Beloved local music venue New Brookland Tavern is moving again, but the curtain is not coming down permanently. A Friday post on NBT's social media announced the closing of its current home at 632 Harden Street in Five Points. "Saying bye to 5pts end of May 2026. Get a ticket...
Columbia, SC Freeze Warning: Cold Air Moves Into Midlands, Hard Freezes Possible Midweek
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – A Freeze Warning is in effect tonight across much of central South Carolina as temperatures fall into the upper 20s and low 30s. According to the National Weather Service in...

















