Columbia SC

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Two proposed developments in Blythewood could bring more than 900 new homes to Richland County if approved by county leaders. One proposal off Fulmer Road would add 472 homes across about 157 acres. The developer initially requested a higher-density rezoning, but after that request was denied, submit

A WalletHub report ranked 2 South Carolina cities among the top 10 best cities in the nation to start a career. The rankings considered factors like job availability, salary growth, and housing affordability for new professionals. South Carolina’s diverse workforce spans industries from manufacturing to technology, but

COLUMBIA— The South Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks to maintain the standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). In order to meet and exceed these standards, SCDPS is asking the public for input about the agency. From now until July 17, 2026, SCDPS encourages...

Columbia is a city with no shortage of history, from classic buildings like the Statehouse to institutions dedicated to preserving it, like the State Museum. During May, to honor Preservation Month, Historic Columbia is celebrating the projects and people who have helped restore and preserve the community’s historical,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The shooting happened Sunday, May 10, near the Relapse Bar & Grill. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) said the shooting happened early Sunday at the Relapse Bar & Grill, when a Forest Acres police officer reportedly heard shots coming from the area of the bar.

Seniors at C.A. Johnson High School walked elementary school halls as they get ready for graduation.

Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Two people were still recovering Tuesday after a small explosion at a Midlands gas station that deputies say stemmed from a road rage incident. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the incident happened Sunday afternoon when a woman allegedly fleeing another driver lost control

Whataburger has introduced two restaurant prototypes—called Legacy and Essentials—as it enters its next phase of growth. The designs will launch in Texas, followed by expansion across North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, South Carolina and Georgia. The brand expects construction to start later this year, with openings hap

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A former correctional officer at a detention center for minors in Columbia was arrested Monday after he was fired for providing contraband to detained youth, according to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. Anthony Joseph Livingston, a 44-year-old Blythewood resident, was charged with ad

SOUTH CAROLINA — A pedestrian was killed Monday night in a hit-and-run crash in Orangeburg County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 11:15 p.m. on Citadel Road near Regional Parkway in Orangeburg County. Investigators said the pedestrian was walking in the westbound