Earthquake detected near Irmo, USGS says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Officials confirmed an earthquake was detected in part of the Midlands. The United States Geological Survey said a magnitude 1.9 quake occurred just after 11:40 a.m. Friday seven miles north of Irmo. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. It’s the first earthquake to...
SCDOT to close Boney Road bridge in Richland County for repairs
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Boney Road bridge over Boney Creek in Richland County for repairs beginning June 1. According to SCDOT, the closure will affect the Boney Road bridge, also identified as S-40-1367. Officials said the project is weather...
At This South Carolina College, Barbecue History Is On The Syllabus
On the last day of April, a crowd of students gathered under a large white tent on the Horseshoe, the historic green at the center of the University of South Carolina campus. They were celebrating the end of an arduous semester with plates full of chopped brisket and mustard-sauced pork along with beans, mac and cheese
Early Columbia Main Street fixture to become restaurant, apartments
A fixture of Columbia’s early Main Street is poised for new life. The nearly 130-year-old J. L. Shull Building at 1612 Main St. is set to become a restaurant and apartments as the property’s owner plans a renovation of the historic site. Built in 1897, the property has been host to various storefronts over the years, i
Developer sells Columbia Main Street office building to new, local owner
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Core Spaces, the company behind the massive ōLiv Columbia mixed-use development in downtown Columbia has announced the sale of the 1441 Main Street office building to a new, local owner. The sale was finalized on Wednesday, May 20, in partnership with Glenfield Capital, the asset manager for the buildi
Time to build a better Cayce
The City of Cayce’s motto is “Time for Life,” and now the city has decided that it’s time to build a better Cayce. From sidewalks to sewers, officials are looking at how to build a better Cacyce. A new beautification and infrastructure redevelopment project, “Building a...
South Carolina offers future five-star prospect from Alabama
On Thursday, class of 2028 Huntsville (AL) standout Joey Fleming announced that South Carolina had extended a scholarship offer his way. Fleming, a ratings darling firmly in future five-star territory, is one of the top offensive line recruits in the country in the ’28 cycle. The Gamecocks are one of more than 20 power
University of South Carolina School of Medicine named in honor of Pee Dee couple
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — The University of South Carolina’s medical school was renamed Friday in honor of a Pee Dee couple who spent their lives boosting its reputation. The Kay and C. Edward Floyd School of Medicine was unveiled at a private on-campus event attended by Gov. Henry McMaster and Coleman Floyd Buckhouse, a
Scattered rain and storms continue for Memorial Day Weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An active Memorial Day weekend weather pattern is setting up across the Midlands with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Monday. A stalled boundary near I-20, combined with deep tropical moisture and several upper-level disturbances, will continue to fuel periods of rain and
Woman reported missing at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Metropolitan Airport's (CAE) Department of Public Safety is asking the public for help in locating a missing 69-year-old woman, last seen at CAE on Tuesday, May 19. The family of Clarice M Williams reported her missing from the airport on Thursday, May 21. The family...

















