Students at local elementary school get early Christmas gifts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Santa came early to deliver some holiday cheer to some children in Columbia today, as students at a Bradley Elementary School got a holiday treat as a part of a first for that school. Pre-k student Bryant Burkett was one of 12 children who got...
Security tightens at Columbia menorah lighting amid global Jewish safety concerns
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Families and faith leaders gathered on the South Carolina State House grounds Monday night for the Midlands’ annual menorah lighting, a tradition that has spanned more than two decades. Organizers say this year’s event carried added significance as Jewish communities worldwide continue to grapple...
South Carolina expands domestic violence law with new bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – A bill in the state house would amend South Carolina law to create a new criminal offense, known as “coercive control,” while also broadening who qualifies as a household member under domestic violence statutes. Under current law, domestic violence charges generally require physical injury, an...
WATCH: Annual menorah lighting at SC State House marks start of Hannukah
State, local and religious leaders lit the menorah at the South Carolina State House to mark the start of Hanukkah.
Not all SC ticks go away just because it gets cold in winter. Here’s...
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean ticks are no longer a problem. The creature recently named pest of the year by the National Pest Management Association is still skittering around South Carolina, possibly spreading disease. Melissa S. Nolan, director of the University of South Carolina Institute for Infectious...
Washington enlists data as a public health defense against ongoing measles outbreak
Cases of the measles virus have made a resurgence across the U.S. this year, a trend that comes amid dropping vaccination rates among U.S. adults and children since 2020. Public health officials are turning to data as one defense mechanism against such trends to help identify high-risk areas and target vaccination...
SC measles outbreak reaches 135 cases, more students quarantined
SOUTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The measles outbreak in SC continues to grow, with nine new cases reported since last Friday, according to the SC Department of Public Health. In a Tuesday update, DPH said the new cases bring the total number of measles cases linked to the Upstate outbreak to 135, and 138 […]
Teen pleads guilty to police chase that ended with passenger’s death
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– RCSD says a teen has pled guilt in reference to a 2023 police chase that resulted in the death of a passenger in his vehicle. On Tuesday, December 16, Cobb pled guilty to failure to stop for blue light and siren resulting in death and 2 counts of failure to stop for blue light and siren...
12 Cities In South Carolina Where You Can Live Off Social Security Alone
Looking for affordable cities in South Carolina where your Social Security check goes far?. These 12 cities offer low living costs and great value!. Columbia sits right in the heart of South Carolina like a friendly neighbor who always has sweet tea ready. This capital city knows how to stretch...
SC Attorney General Launches Probe into Roblox Safety Practices
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Roblox Corporation to determine if the gaming platform is in violation of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act. The investigation seeks to uncover whether the company has engaged in deceptive acts or unlawful...
