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SOUTH CAROLINA — Numerous school districts across South Carolina adjusted their schedules for Wednesday in response to lingering winter weather impacts from a recent storm, with many opting for e-learning days, delays or closures. E-Learning Days: Delays: Normal Schedules: Districts statewide are continuing to...

South Carolina has beaches, charm, and a slower pace that attracts people in droves. But in 2026, living here isn’t as breezy as the brochures promise. For some residents, the heat, growth, and growing pains are starting to outweigh the Southern hospitality. 1. Housing Prices Jumped Fast. Once-affordable coastal...

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Kevan Johnson, 34, with misconduct in office on Jan. 23. During his time as an officer, Johnson used his access to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) database multiple times to improperly obtain the personal address of another party....

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina faces a 40% to 50% chance of winter storm impacts this weekend, with probabilities increasing closer to the coast, as a developing coastal storm system tracks...

Columbia’s Riverfront Park has seen its fair share of construction over the past few years, and now its future is becoming clear. The City of Columbia took a major step forward in shaping the future of its riverfront during the Dec. 16 City Council meeting. During this meeting, the council approved a professional...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified two victims in a two-vehicle collision on I-20 west Saturday, Jan. 24. The coroner identified the victims as 90-year-old Murray Paxton and 22-year-old Emery Woody. According to investigators, Paxton was traveling east in the westbound...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Freezing rain is just the next part of this ice storm hitting South Carolina. However, Columbia Police and Fire Department officials are saying the conditions of the roads are much better than anticipated following last night's portion. "We're experiencing some issues on the off ramps...

There’s a modest white building along a stretch of road in West Columbia, South Carolina, that doesn’t scream for attention or announce its greatness with flashy signs. Yet locals know that Hite’s Bar-B-Que houses some of the most magnificent smoked meats you’ll ever have the pleasure of devouring.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer-involving shooting involving the Hardeeville Police Department. This is the fourth in the state this year. According to a release by SLED, the incident happened Friday, Jan. 23, when Hardeeville police responded to calls about a suspect...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — South Carolina lawmakers are considering a sweeping transportation bill that would overhaul the SC Department of Transportation and create new funding streams to address the growing demand on the state’s roads. Rapid population growth has brought more cars and heavier traffic, putting...