Columbia SC

Duke energy customers will soon see changes to their bills. The company said the Public Service Commission of South Carolina approved a price increase that will cover restoration investments after Hurricane Helene, strengthen its grid, and support a growing customer base. Starting in March, electric bills for the...

There’s something almost spiritual about holding a dusty vinyl record that hasn’t been touched since 1978, wondering if this $2 purchase might change your life. That’s the everyday miracle of Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmers Market in Belton, South Carolina – a sprawling bazaar where treasure hunting isn’t just a...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, SC – As winter weather continues across South Carolina and homes remain sealed to conserve heat, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Charleston and surrounding Lowcountry...

Off the coast of South Carolina, on Edisto Island, a mausoleum at the back of an old churchyard has become the center of one of the state’s most persistent ghost stories. The name “Legare” is carved over the entrance, and for generations people have whispered that a young woman named Julia was buried alive inside....

Salt, fat, acid and heat. These are considered to be the four elements of cooking, and heat in particular is what drives the Lexington County Chili Cookoff, which will return to the Icehouse Amphitheater on Feb. 15. With bragging rights on the table, the 2026 event promises a diverse culinary...

Laurens Electric Cooperative is offering nine local students an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. or Columbia, S.C. this summer. Requirements for the annual Washington Youth Tour and Cooperative Youth Summit contests include submitting an application and participating in a video interview process. After co-op...

Craving amazing comfort foods at down-home diners in South Carolina?. These 11 family-owned eateries serve up legendary dishes and the warmest Southern welcome you’ll ever find!. 1. Early Bird Diner (Charleston) The Early Bird Diner stands out with its colorful striped exterior that looks like an artist’s palette.

If you’ve ever found yourself looking around and wondering what there is to do in Columbia, Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) knows who you can ask for recommendations; one of its local ambassadors. Experience Columbia SC has announced its new group of local ambassadors. The Experience Columbia SC Ambassador Program,...

AUBURN, Ala. - South Carolina competed valiantly for 40 minutes, a stark contrast from its previous road game in a hostile environment, but still came up short against Auburn, 71-67, on Saturday night at Neville Arena. It was far from a perfect game for the Gamecocks (10-8, 1-4), but many...

The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office, along with SLED and ICE, conducted a search warrant on January 14, 2026, at a residence on Fort Jackson Road in Elgin, resulting in multiple arrests tied to an ongoing probe into criminal sexual conduct, firearms, and narcotics offenses.​. Charges and Suspects. Andres Oropeza...