Columbia SC

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – Extreme cold can damage homes, endanger pets, and disrupt daily routines if residents are not prepared ahead of time. According to cold-weather safety guidance commonly shared by...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A woman found dead Tuesday night at an on-campus apartment complex at the University of South Carolina has been identified. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford said the body of 18-year-old Eliana Peterson was found on the 600 block of Lincoln Street. “We will continue working with...

ELGIN, S.C. — The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting that left one person injured. Deputies responded to a call of a shooting on Goings Lane in Elgin around 3 p.m. January 20. Arriving at the scene, deputies located an injured adult male victim. The victim was transported by...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — WACH FOX and The Jeffcoat Law Firm have partnered to spotlight everyday heroes who are making a positive impact in the community. This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is Latryviet Walker. Walker is an active-duty soldier who started a nonprofit organization in the Midlands.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges, say deputies. Deputies say 26-year-old Sin Zurita-Arce is wanted for 1st degree assault and battery, domestic violence, discharging firearms into a dwelling, and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. These...

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (the COMET) will implement service adjustments across multiple routes on Jan. 25. These changes come as part of the COMET’s commitment to periodically conduct service changes and continuously monitor for opportunities to make improvements to reliability and efficiency....

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCIV) — A Georgetown man has been taken into custody after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" multiple South Carolina airports potentially in connection to his reported annoyance with the noise generated by planes flying over his residence. 21-year-old Ahmad Z'yiem Guilford is charged with making...

COLUMBIA — Income and property taxes could both go down for some South Carolina residents next year under dual bills advanced out of a Senate committee Tuesday. The Senate Finance Committee made no changes to a bill the House passed last year slicing the state’s income tax for some residents, with the goal of...

Want to find South Carolina’s juiciest fried chicken secrets?. These 11 hidden restaurants offer incredible chicken and amazing flavors!. 1. Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken (Hartsville) Most people drive right past this unassuming spot without realizing they’re missing some incredible chicken. The cartoon bear mascot...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department said that one man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer Monday. Wesley L. Haltiwanger, 64, was arrested and charged with assault on a police officer while resisting arrest, threatening the life of a public official, failure to stop on police...