300+ student engineers compete at S.C. robotics finals in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — More than 300 student engineers put their robots and their teamwork to the test on Saturday in Lexington County. Dozens of teams from across the state gathered at River Bluff High School for the South Carolina finals of the VEX Robotics competition, hoping to earn a spot on the world stage.
Midlands residents attend event bringing awareness to MS
COLUMBIA S.C. (WACH) — The Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation held two major fundraising and awareness events on Saturday, benefiting individuals and families affected by Multiple Sclerosis. The Annual CMMS Walk took place at Meadowlake Park. The community walk encourages participants of all ages and...
Keys Traffic Stop On U.S. 1 Lands Columbia Pair In Loaded-Glock, Coke Bust
A Sunday traffic stop on U.S. 1 in the Lower Keys turned into a full-blown narcotics and weapons case when Monroe County deputies pulled over a BMW near Mile Marker 30 and said they found a loaded handgun and a sizable stash of drugs inside. According to the sheriff's office,...
CHECK YOUR TICKETS: $30,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Education Lottery announced that the winning ticket was sold at a Publix in Columbia. SCEL said the $30,000 ticket was sold at the Publix at 150 Harbison Blvd, in Columbia. The ticket matched four white ball numbers and the gold Megaball number with a 5X multiplier in...
SC grocery store worker helps elderly woman avert a pricey scam, sheriff says
A grocery store worker saved an elderly woman from a scam that would’ve cost the unsuspecting victim thousands of dollars, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. On Feb. 11, a woman, who remains unidentified, received a call from someone claiming to be her son’s lawyer, according to a news release....
Teens arrested after shots fired outside Walmart in South Carolina, police say
Two teenagers were arrested after a shooting in South Carolina on Sunday, according to the West Columbia Police Department . At about 5:30 p.m., police said officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 2400 block of Augusta Road , police said. That’s a Walmart Supercenter near Exit 111 on I-26 in the West...
Columbia, SC Weather Alert: Thunderstorm Risk Shifts Toward Pee Dee Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – Showers developing across the Midlands Sunday afternoon are increasing the near-term thunderstorm risk east of Columbia. According to the National Weather Service in Columbia,...
Carraway Park at the Riverwalk to close temporarily for upgrades
The City of West Columbia announced yesterday that Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, located at 212 Hudson St., will be closed for approximately two and half weeks beginning Monday, March 9, to allow for the installation of shade sails. According to a news release, the improvements are part of the...
All clear given after reported ‘public safety incident’ on USC campus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities were at the scene of what was being described as a “public safety incident” on the University of South Carolina campus. A Carolina Alert was issued just before 3 p.m. Sunday, saying the incident occurred at 541 Main Street in Columbia. An online search matches the address as the...
Series of Auto Break-Ins in South Columbia Neighborhoods
The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Property Crimes Unit (PCU) investigators are reviewing surveillance video and pictures to identify the suspects accused of committing a series of auto break-ins at multiple South Columbia neighborhoods. The vehicles were broken into on March 7, 2026, and on February 28, 2026, in...
