Two Columbia locations of this national retail store have closed. What to know
A national store known for its selection of video game systems and games has shuttered a pair of Columbia locations. GameStop, which has video game stores across the U.S., has closed its locations at 6080 Garners Ferry Road in the Shoppes at Woodhill development and at 327 Killian Road in northeast Columbia. Both...
SC lawmakers consider voter registration bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – A proposal that would change how South Carolinians register to vote is set for discussion Tuesday in a Statehouse committee. Senate Bill 128 would require anyone registering to vote in South Carolina to provide satisfactory evidence of U.S. citizenship. Under the bill, a person could not be...
Southeast Travel Alert: Icy Conditions Expected Along I-20, I-85, and I-95 Through Thursday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, SC – A sprawling winter system is set to freeze some of the South’s busiest travel corridors, with treacherous ice conditions forecast along I-20, I-85, I-95, I-26, and I-40 through early...
South Carolina Weather: Midwest Earthquake Highlights Risk of Frost Quakes as Arctic Air Pushes...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday is now drawing attention across South Carolina as an unusually strong surge of Arctic air pushes deep into the Southeast, driving...
Earthquake reported between western NC and Upstate
ROSMAN, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit near the North Carolina and South Carolina state line on Tuesday. Officials said the 1.9 magnitude earthquake hit 4.8 miles west of Rosman in Transylvania County around 2:19 a.m. It had a depth of two kilometers.
Authorities: One injured in detention center stabbing
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Officials at the Richland County Sheriff's Department are investigating a stabbing at a local detention center. RCSD deputies arrived at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center around noon on Monday and found a male with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Authorities say...
USGS: Earthquake reported near Elgin
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An earthquake was reported in part of the Midlands early Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey confirmed a magnitude 2.2 quake happened nearly three miles east of Elgin just after 6:30 a.m. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. Click/tap here to report earthquakes to the...
Missing 78-year-old found safe, Richland County deputies say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department say a 78-year-old woman reported missing and believed to be in danger has been found safe. On Monday evening, Richland County deputies said Doris Hill, 78, was last seen in the area of Gwenshire Drive on Jan. 19, 2026 wearing wearing gray sweatpants and...
Missing teen found safe after month-long search
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department said 15-year-old Dion Thomas was found safe after a month-long search. Thomas was last seen near Farrow Road on December 20, according to officials. The sheriff's department was concerned about Thomas' safety due to her young age. Authorities...
Geomagnetic storm could make Northern Lights visible in the Carolinas
A clear sky and a big geomagnetic storm could provide an opportunity to see the Northern lights tonight in the Carolinas, said Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens.
