Korean Festival brings culture and food to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The 2025 Korean Festival will take place on Saturday for cultural celebration, food, and entertainment in downtown Columbia. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1412 Richland Street and is hosted by the Korean Community Presbyterian Church. Admission is free, with tickets...
Crash on Upstate highway causes congestion for several miles
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation reported a crash on Sunday night. Officials said the crash was on I-85N near mile marker 62. The two right lanes were closed due to the crash. Officials said the crash caused congestion from Exit 58-Brockman-McClimon Road-Greer...
12 South Carolina Burger Joints Everyone Should Try Before Word Gets Out
South Carolina keeps its best burger secrets tucked between backroads and beach towns, where grills sizzle with hand-pattied creations and locals guard their favorite spots like state treasures. I’ve spent years chasing down smoky char, melty cheese, and that perfect bun-to-beef ratio across the Palmetto State, and...
State Activates Relief Fund and Guard to Support Food Banks as SNAP Benefits Threatened
South Carolina has activated its emergency disaster relief fund and called in the State Guard to support food banks. The state is preparing for an expected increase in food insecurity. This action follows the announcement that federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will stop on November 1,...
SC juvenile justice changeups add capacity to reduce overcrowding, violence
South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Justice has added 81 beds in five months for jailed youth who are awaiting trial in the state’s family court system. The agency is working to add 24 more as it continues its struggle with overcrowding, understaffing and the violence that comes with it. DJJ Director Eden...
One person dead following vehicle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — One person was killed early Sunday morning after a car ran off the road and struck a tree, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 5:25 a.m. on South Carolina Highway 56. A Dodge coupe was traveling along the highway when it went off the right […] The...
Petition: Justice for the Dog Set on Fire in South Carolina
Two women allegedly set a dog on fire in South Carolina. Sign now to demand justice and lifetime animal ownership bans. The post Petition: Justice for the Dog Set on Fire in South Carolina appeared first on One Green Planet.
10 Hidden Soul Food Havens In South Carolina Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
South Carolina holds a special place in the heart of Southern cooking, where soul food isn’t just a meal—it’s a celebration of culture, history, and community. Tucked away in corners of Charleston, Columbia, and beyond are restaurants where locals gather for dishes that have been perfected over generations. These...
Governor McMaster Signs Tax Increment Financing Bill Into Law to further support development of...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess, members of the General Assembly, and other local leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3333, the Tax Increment Financing Act, which allows redevelopment authorities (RDAs) at former federal military installations...
SCDVA, Harvest Hope to host Thanksgiving food drive amid gov’t shutdown
(WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs’ (SCDVA) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. This drive will provide assistance for Veterans and South Carolina residents impacted by the government shutdown, according to Brandon Wilson, director of public...
