Columbia SC

SOUTH CAROLINA — One person was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Colleton County, according to authorities. Master Trooper Joseph Rowell with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 15 near Scenic Lane. Troopers said...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A man already being sought in one homicide investigation is now wanted in connection with a second murder, according to authorities. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that Kadeem McFadden of Lake City is wanted for murder in connection with a Christmas Eve shooting on Bozy Road...

South Carolina officials and emergency management agencies are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages as a winter storm moves into the Carolinas. And there are things you can do too. With South Carolinians bracing themselves for the large winter storm promising snow, ice, and extreme cold across...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division has pressed new charges against an already jailed man who they say had a fraudulent driver’s license for this state. Shane Duan Bright, 52, is charged with two counts of fraudulent application for a license. SLED...

Following South Carolina’s overtime loss to Oklahoma, Head Coach Dawn Staley offered a blunt and complimentary assessment of Sooners freshman Aaliyah Chavez. Despite the stinging defeat, Staley credited Chavez for her poise and command of the game, acknowledging that the young guard executed her role perfectly...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lexington County, SC – Students and staff in Lexington County School District Three will shift to an eLearning Day on Monday, January 26, as winter weather concerns increase across the region. According to...

Max Metcalf of Greenville County has been named chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. The appointment was made during the Commission’s meeting on Jan. 15, 2026, in Columbia. Metcalf said he is honored by the vote of confidence from his fellow commissioners and emphasized the...

Video shows ICE agents detain a correctional officer recruit in the middle of the street. (BEN BOZEMAN)

As winter weather moves into the Midlands, students might be hoping for a day off. The latest forecast shows that South Carolina won’t likely see any snow this weekend , according to t he National Weather Service . But other cold precipitation is expected. It will likely rain Saturday morning, and could turn into...

Numerous schools and municipal facilities in the Midlands are closing or canceling events in advance of a potentially dangerous winter storm bearing down on South Carolina this weekend. The storm, which is expected to have the greatest impact from early Saturday evening into Sunday morning, could drop a hazardous mix...