Columbia restaurant bringing Hawaiian fusion flavor
There's a new restaurant in town, and they're bringing together Hawaiian fusion flavors with a Japanese twist. Surfin Sumo, located in downtown Columbia at 1211 Taylor Street, will celebrate their grand opening this Thursday at noon, but they're already serving up their signature dishes. Smoky Kāhlua Pork, creamy...
Series of small earthquakes rattle Upstate South Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A cluster of small earthquakes has shaken communities in Greenwood County, South Carolina, with the U.S. Geological Survey confirming at least 13 quakes since Aug. 19. Most of the seismic activity was recorded near Coronaca, an unincorporated community about seven miles east of...
Midlands school district staring down budget shortfall as attendance drops
The school district covering the Chapin and Irmo area could see a drop in state funding as early as October because of a sharp decline in its student body this school year. Lexington-Richland 5 has clocked a decline of enrollment of at least 627 students since classes started earlier in August, compared to the same...
Nancy Mace’s tweets made active shooter hoax worse on USC’s campus | Opinion
While students at the University of South Carolina were frantically running for cover after reports of an active shooter on Sunday night, the woman who wants to be South Carolina’s next governor was busy falsely accusing an umbrella-carrying student of being the suspect. Rep. Nancy Mace could have asked for calm — or...
Restricting ‘junk food’ is more complicated than it sounds. The result is more hardship...
Recently, Gov. Henry McMaster announced he will seek restrictions for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), our country’s largest food and nutrition assistance program for low-income households. On the surface, these changes are framed as a push toward healthier eating. In reality, they take away the...
10 Towns In South Carolina That Are Perfect For Starting Over and Simple Living
Searching for peaceful towns in South Carolina where you can reset your life?. These 10 welcoming communities offer charming atmospheres and simpler living without the big-city stress!. 1. Cheraw. Cheraw welcomes new beginnings with its tree-lined streets and historic buildings that whisper stories of the past. The...
The Best Fried Seafood Platter In South Carolina Is Hiding Inside This Rustic-Chic Restaurant
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come with a side of breathtaking views, and the Old Oyster Factory on Hilton Head Island serves up both with generous portions. Perched on the edge of Broad Creek with panoramic marsh views that could make even the most jaded diner pause mid-bite, this...
‘Pins and needles’: S.C. beachgoers notice strange creature on shore
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - This week, beachgoers in South Carolina have noticed a strange addition to the shorelines. Aquatic snails, commonly known as a ‘sea butterfly,’ have washed ashore on several beaches. The ‘butterfly’ part of the creature’s name comes from two wing-like flaps it uses to...
Man wanted after Lexington County assault arrested in Georgia
Kershaw County deputy fired after admitting to drinking before driving patrol car while off duty. A sheriff’s deputy in the Midlands was recently fired after reportedly admitting to drinking before driving his patrol vehicle while off duty. Updated: 1 hour ago. WIS is working to answer more questions about...
Victim was thrown out of car during deadly shooting at Columbia apartment complex, report...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A law enforcement incident report is giving some new details on a fatal shooting that took place last Friday at an apartment complex in Columbia. Richland County deputies released Monday an incident report on a shooting that took place just before 1 p.m. Friday at a set of apartment at 1051 Southern...
