Local boutique closes its doors
After serving the fashion community in Columbia for over 15 years, Pink Sorbet has permanently closed its doors. The locally owned and operated boutique specialized in selling Lilly Pulitzer, a high-end women’s clothing and accessory brand. In a post on social media, the store stated, “This was one of...
As SNAP questions linger, SC fund distributes $233K to help food banks stock up
COLUMBIA — A week into a fundraising campaign to help stock shelves, South Carolina’s disaster relief fund provided nearly $233,000 to food banks amid continued uncertainty on when federal grocery assistance will resume. One SC Fund’s first distribution Monday to the state’s four regional food banks came two days...
South Carolina State Guard helping families affected by shutdown, delayed SNAP benefits
The South Carolina State Guard is leading food distribution efforts at Harvest Hope Food Bank in Greenville to support families affected by the federal government shutdown and delayed SNAP benefits.
South Carolina Man Charged Under New AI-Generated Child Exploitation Law
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lexington, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of a Lexington County man accused of possessing artificial intelligence–generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), one of...
City of Columbia implementing clear bag policy for Finlay Park re-opening weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia has announced that it will implement a clear bag policy for Finlay Park’s re-opening weekend. The city said the policy will be in effect during the park’s grand re-opening weekend, starting Nov. 15. Officials also said the policy is “to help keep all visitors safe and...
Who are SC’s highest-paid public school administrators? Check out our salary database
A few months ago, The State reported on a Midlands charter school principal with a salary nearly double that of his local peers and on par with South Carolina’s highest-paid superintendents. It got us thinking, how did the $322,545 salary of Brian Newsome, the principal of Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia,...
Some goodbyes — and hellos — at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Riverbanks Zoo is saying goodbye to some animals while saying hello to others as part of the zoo's ongoing efforts in conservation and education, and dedication to wildlife care. The goodbyes:. Huntington, a juvenile green sea turtle, was successfully released into an inlet along the South...
New 41,000 sq ft facility at Midlands Tech to boost regional workforce training efforts
Gov. Henry McMaster joined state and local leaders Thursday for a tour of The CORNERSTONE: Economic Development & Workforce Training Center, a new 41,000-square-foot facility at Midlands Technical College’s Northeast campus. The event, hosted by the Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) and project partners,...
Authorities investigate second stabbing in a week at Alvin S. Glenn
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is investigating a second stabbing that happened this week at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Swim instructor lawsuit claims city violated right to operate home business
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A swim instructor announced that she will sue the City of Columbia after her backyard business was shut down. Libby Souder, owner of SWIM Columbia, announced the lawsuit with the Institute for Justice outside the Richland County Courthouse on Wednesday. The suit argues the city...
