South Carolina lawmakers launch committee to address rise in youth violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – South Carolina lawmakers are taking a closer look at the growing concern over violence among minors. This week, Speaker of the House Murrell Smith (R-Sumter) announced the formation of a new committee focused on understanding how to better protect young people. State officials said that while...
Farrow Road crash near Blythewood leaves one dead, another injured
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say one person is dead and another injured following a Saturday morning crash on Farrow Road. Master Trooper William Bennett with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Farrow Road and Pine Wedge Drive near Blythewood....
South Carolina’s ‘Tunnel To Nowhere’ Is An Eerie Failed Project To Explore In A...
In the 19th century, before highways and interstates stretched across the country, South Carolina was exploring a new way to travel. Engineers set their sights on a bold plan to carve a railroad through the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains. The goal was to connect Charleston to the Midwest through the Stumphouse Mountain...
Teenager Allegedly Wields Gun, Holds Hostage At South Carolina Chuck E. Cheese
A fun family outing turned into a terrifying ordeal last Saturday when a 19-year-old allegedly entered a Chuck E. Cheese, wielded a gun, and threatened workers and patrons, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Police say Tavares McFadden-World, 19, entered the children’s entertainment center in...
South Carolina mom catches a 12-foot gator and becomes viral ‘Gator Girl’ celebrity
Georgetown County, South Carolina – When a video of a large alligator passing through a McDonald’s drive-thru surfaced on social media, jaws dropped across the Lowcountry. The pair who created that viral moment say it’s more than just a trophy story; it’s a family tradition. Brittany...
130 affordable homes: SC Housing announces first participants in Made It Home! Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In August 2025, South Carolina Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) announced a new program aimed at recruiting home builders in the state to commit to constructing affordable workplace housing in an effort to reduce the housing crisis in South Carolina. On October 31, 2025,...
Governor McMaster signs legislation to promote affordable housing and regenerate communities
North Charleston, South Carolina. Affordable housing remains a big concern in the Palmetto State, but change may be on the horizon. Gov. Henry McMaster signed new legislation today to expand housing options and revitalize towns. The conversation was on creating communities in which people may live, work, and play...
Where Veterans and active duty eat free on Veterans Day
Veterans and active-duty military have lots of options for free meals on Veterans Day, and plenty of the spots giving out the free thank yous are in your area. Here’s a short list of restaurants that have a presence in the Southeast U.S. that are giving away freebies in honor of our country’s servicemen on Veterans...
Clerk’s mistake leads woman to $500K win, lottery says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A woman in South Carolina won $500,000 off a scratch-off ticket because of a clerk’s mistake. The South Carolina Education Lottery said the woman had bought a $10 scratch-off ticket at a Piggly Wiggly in Columbia. She told officials she had pointed to a...
South Carolina officials dispel SNAP misinformation
The Department of Social Services confirms EBT cards remain active and SNAP applications are still open.
