Man killed in early morning moped crash on Charleston Highway identified
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities have identified a West Columbia man as the victim in a crash involving a moped and another vehicle early Thursday morning. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said the crash happened in the 3400 block of Charleston Highway around 3 a.m. Fisher said the victim, 34-year-old...
Columbia bus riders could see smoother trips with schedule changes
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Bus riders in Columbia may see some improvements to COMET bus schedules, aimed at reducing congestion at the downtown hub and improving the on-time arrival of buses. Currently, all buses meet at COMET Central at the same time, which can result in heavy traffic at Laurel...
S.C. has too many people, too few homes
CHARLESTON – Two issues increasingly dominate the South Carolina headlines: massive population growth and a lack of affordable housing. In the moderate-sized Upstate town of Fort Mill, for instance — which has seen its population explode by almost 80% since 2018 — concerns over growth led its town council in June to...
Department of Justice push for S.C. voter data raises privacy concerns
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing for South Carolina’s voter registration list, including sensitive information like the last four digits of Social Security numbers of driver’s license numbers. It follows similar requests in other states. Advocates worry that it could erode public trust and...
One person found dead in bathroom of South Carolina hospital
SOUTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead Tuesday evening in a bathroom at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital. According to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office, staff discovered the body of Judy Haynes, 72, of Pickens, around 5:30 p.m. The coroner was called to the hospital to...
Busy Midlands road reopens after gas line break
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department announced Wednesday that Forest Drive has reopened to traffic after being temporarily closed due to a cut natural gas line. The closure affected the stretch between Pinehurst Road and St. Julian Place. Crews have completed repairs, and the scene...
B-Mac’s Buffet closure takes employees by surprise
COLUMBIA, S.C. — B-Mac’s Buffet opened in Harbison on Aug. 8 with hopes of becoming a new community gathering spot. Less than three weeks later, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the restaurant abruptly shut its doors. Now, former employees say they are not only out of work but are...
Columbia Truck Accidents: Causes, Liability, and Legal Options for Victims
If you’ve ever driven down I-26 during rush hour, you know how nerve-wracking it can be to have an 18-wheeler thundering along beside you. Most days, nothing happens—just the hum of traffic moving in and out of Columbia. But every so often, something does go wrong, and the fallout is far worse than a typical fender...
Busy Midlands road to get new McDonald’s; Lexington steakhouse adds to open days
With his regular Restaurant Roundups, The State’s Chris Trainor brings you a variety of tasty nuggets to keep you up to speed on happenings around the Columbia dining scene — from openings and closings to chef shakeups at popular restaurants to bar and brewery news, and beyond. Read more. Story idea?...
Big Grab Yard Sale Coming in September
Get ready for the biggest treasure hunt in the South! The Big Grab 50 mile yard sale will take place on September 5th and 6th. The Big Grab 50 mile yard sale stretches from Winnsboro to Ridgeway to Blythewood. You’ll find antiques, furniture, clothes, collectibles and so much more!! For more information on vendors...
