Columbia SC

VARNVILLE, S.C. – Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina presented its largest scholarships to date to two graduating Hampton County High School students: Jimiah Brown and Solana Manor. The Marcia and Johnny Wood Scholarship is available only to students in Hampton County and provides $25,000 per year, renewabl

A search is underway in South Carolina for a missing woman. Elena Katherine Moore was first reported missing June 12, by the Lexington Police Department . The 39-year-old has not been seen for days , the sheriff’s department said in a news release that they re-distributed on Saturday night. Moore was last seen June 11

Get ready for a summer night that will light up the sky and stir the soul. The South Carolina Philharmonic's Fireworks with the Phil returns to Segra Park on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., bringing together patriotic music, community spirit, and a spectacular fireworks finale for one of the Midlands' favorite s

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Caribbean culture took center stage in Columbia today as the South Carolina Caribbean Festival got underway for its third day. Attendees were brought together to enjoy music, food, dance, and traditions from across the Caribbean at the Caribbean Block Party. Organizers say the festival is designe

The Miss South Carolina competition is underway, with Columbia celebrating its fifteenth year as host. Competition week culminates with Miss South Carolina's Teen finals on June 19 and the Miss South Carolina finals on June 20, and the competition will award more than $280,000 in scholarships,. This year's class featur

Tucked along William Hilton Parkway on beautiful Hilton Head Island, Nectar is the kind of breakfast spot that makes you want to wake up early. This farm-to-table gem sources its ingredients locally, meaning every bite is as fresh as the coastal morning air. With a 4.4-star rating from over 1,500...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Lanes are clearing on I-20 traveling west after a crash on the interstate, WIS reports. Pictures and footage sent to WIS show a fiery crash that occurred Saturday afternoon, prompting lane closures. Lanes have begun to open up as emergency services continue to work the scene.

Tucked away in the mountains of Mountain Rest, South Carolina, Spoonauger Falls is one of those hidden gems that takes your breath away the moment you see it. This stunning waterfall drops about fifty feet in a single cascade, surrounded by lush forest and the sounds of rushing water. The...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen has closed after serving customers for its final week. The restaurant built a loyal following over the years, with customers traveling from as far as Augusta and Charlotte to eat its vegan soul food. The owners announced the closure on...

South Carolina is home to a surprising variety of reptiles. Copperheads, cottonmouths, rat snakes, and kingsnakes often receive most of the attention. Yet one of the most common snakes living quietly across forests, gardens, parks, and rural properties is a species many residents never notice at all. The ring-necked sn