Columbia SC

SENECA, S.C. — Upstate authorities say a missing woman who was potentially in Columbia has been found and is safe. The Oconee County Sheriff's Office said previously that it was searching for 20-year-old Skylynn Trenadee Gerrish of Seneca. Authorities said they were notified around 9 a.m. on Monday that Gerrish had...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina remains under an elevated winter weather threat as lingering cold air across the Southeast keeps the possibility of additional snow and ice events alive through...

SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTH CAROLINA — Another winter system is beginning to take shape across the Carolinas, with light accumulating snow possible from Friday night into Saturday, just days after parts of the region experienced some of the highest ice totals seen in more than two decades. While this upcoming system is...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man lbelieved to be in danger. According to deputies, Christopher Polisena, 48, has not been seen since Sunday, Jan. 25. Investigators say Polisena was last seen at his residence on Powell Road.

South Carolinians who are prescribed Schedule III - V medications may receive a one-time early refill due to the winter storm impacting the state and the possibility of extended power outages. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) says the authorization covers valid refills that are due through...

The top running back prospect in the state of South Carolina for the class of 2027 is four-star Byrnes (SC) Duncan product David “Tre” Segarra III. The big-time Gamecock target has now set an official visit with the home-state program. According to a social media announcement from Segarra’s father, the 5-10,...

State authorities continue to investigate the death of an 18-year-old University of South Carolina student who was found last week at a student apartment complex near campus. The student has been identified as Eliana “Ellie” Peterson, a former student of Laurence Manning Academy. Peterson, a first-year USC student...

Two linemen in South Carolina narrowly escaped injury or possibly death after a tree fell on their vehicle Sunday afternoon. Around 3 p.m., heavy ice and wind pushed into the region, causing Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative's outage count to jump from 3,000 to over 20,000 in just 90 minutes. According...

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When planning a wedding that honors the rich tapestry of Black heritage, incorporating Gullah culture into your bridesmaids’ style can add a meaningful and vibrant touch. The Gullah people, descendants of enslaved Africans living in the Lowcountry regions of Georgia and South Carolina, have preserved a unique...