Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will hold a public meeting to share information about a proposed intersection improvement project in Richland County. SCDOT will hold a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 9 in the fellowship hall at Fair Lawn United...

These sweet Labrador Retriever/Hound mix puppies are looking for loving homes in West Columbia, SC. They’re young, full of energy, and ready to grow up with families who will give them plenty of love and care. All are available through PETSinc.

A weekend book festival in downtown Columbia is drawing hundreds of visitors to Richland County Public Library for a celebration of literature, music and community. The library is hosting its Read Freely Fest throughout the weekend, featuring local vendors, live entertainment, food trucks and opportunities for...

The South Carolina House Military and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 9:00 am in Room 427 of the Blatt Building in Columbia. The agenda includes discussion of H. 4607, the “Military Skills to Civilian Licensure Act,” which would require state licensing boards to give credit for...

COLUMBIA S.C. (WACH) — The Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo is back in town, marking 40 years of high-energy action with some of the nation’s top rodeo athletes and entertainers. The two-hour show at Colonial Life Arena features events ranging from bull riding to specialty horse acts, with...

“C” is for Congaree River. At the fall line in Columbia the Broad and Saluda Rivers form the Congaree River. For little over a mile, the river rolls over rapids, shoals, and interspersed islands before it enters the coastal plain. As is typical of slowly moving mature streams, it meanders through the coastal plain,...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Across the country this Saturday, protesters gathered in different cities for various "No Kings" rallies. In Columbia, hundreds of demonstrators surrounded the State House. Crowds poured out beyond the State House grounds and down Gervais Street on Saturday as part of a nationwide protest organized...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A new ‘ancient’ experience is opening its doors in the capital city, designed to inspire the next generation. EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia celebrated the grand opening of its newest exhibit, “Fossils to Futures.” The hands-on experience is built for kids ages three to twelve,...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — An early-morning fire in Richland County has left three homes damaged, seven people displaced and one firefighter recovering at an area hospital, authorities say. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department said high winds and quickly changing conditions complicated efforts to battle a two-alarm...

Heyward Career and Technology Center in Columbia offers a commercial driver’s license (CDL) program to high school students, one of only six programs of its kind in the United States. A growing demand for truck drivers across the country is putting focus on recruiting the next generation, and one...