11 South Carolina Facts So Rare Most Locals Will Swear You Made Them Up
South Carolina gets labeled as beaches and biscuits—but that barely scratches the surface. Behind the Lowcountry charm is a state packed with firsts, strange geography, and history that sounds exaggerated until you double-check it. Here are 11 completely legit South Carolina facts that feel made up—even to lifelong...
SC education agency wants $18M to tell students why too much screen time is...
COLUMBIA — Public school students can’t use their cellphone during school hours, and the state Department of Education wants nearly $18 million to explain why. As part of an initiative to get students off their phones, the agency is asking legislators for money to buy curriculum explaining the negative effects of...
Car damaged from SC road defect? Here’s how to file a SCDOT claim
Vehicle damage sustained from a pothole, loose debris, or other hazards on South Carolina’s state roads, entitles anyone driving in South Carolina to file a claim for compensation through the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Under the South Carolina Tort Claims...
7 Enormous Thrift Stores In South Carolina With Prices So Low You’ll Do A...
Searching for jaw-dropping bargains at thrift stores in South Carolina that’ll make your wallet sing with joy?. These 7 enormous secondhand shops offer unbelievable prices and hidden treasures that will have you questioning if you read the price tags correctly!. 1. Palmetto Thrift Store (Columbia) Stepping into...
Unusual warm temperatures on Christmas Day in the Upstate
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Christmas Day felt more like summer across the Upstate as temperatures climbed into the upper 70s, setting records and surprising many residents who expected a more traditional winter holiday. According to 7NEWS meteorologists, the unusually warm conditions are among the warmest Christmas...
10 Unpretentious Restaurants In South Carolina Locals Swear Have The Best Shrimp And Grits...
Looking for authentic shrimp and grits in South Carolina without the fancy frills?. These 10 unpretentious restaurants serve up dishes that locals line up for and visitors can’t stop talking about!. 1. Hyman’s Seafood (Charleston) The moment you spot Hyman’s blue storefront with those fluttering American and South...
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Have a new Roku, Amazon Fire Stick or Apple TV? Make sure you add the WIS app to your list of streaming favorites!. Just search “WIS” in any of the app stores. APP FEATURES. STREAM WIS 24/7. The app includes the following livestreams on...
Crash in Lexington closes lanes
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Friday morning crash on a Lexington road has caused a closure. The crash occurred on Mineral Springs Road near Lidl on Sunset Blvd/US 378, and all lanes are currently closed. The Lexington Police Department urges drivers to avoid the area at this time.
South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Study Committee to Tackle Rising Drug Costs
State legislators are initiating a formal investigation into the surging prices of prescription medications to identify potential state-level solutions for overburdened patients. A newly prefiled bill, Senate Joint Resolution 749,...
Three new measles cases reported in Upstate outbreak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reported three new cases of measles, bringing the total number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak to 156. Officials said the three new cases are a result from a previously reported school exposure. Of the 156 cases, 34 are reported to...
