Alt rock band with SC Lowcountry roots to perform fundraiser in Hampton
Feb. 7 show will raise donations to support music, art and educational programs at the Palmetto Theater. A band with South Carolina Lowcountry roots is coming to give Hampton County a "hell" of a show, and give back to the music community. Hell's Maid, a hard rock/alternative rock band based...
Late-night Lexington County house fire leaves two displaced, dog dead
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a Saturday evening fire in Lexington County led to the death of a dog and forced two people out of the home. A Lexington County spokesperson said the fire happened late Saturday night in the area of Bridgewater Road and Squire Drive. Authorities said two people were displaced...
A director of the SC military training program was detained after punching a cadet.
Ronnie Scott, the former director of the Youth Challenge Program at McCrady Training Center within Fort Jackson, was arrested on January 9, 2026, for assault and third-degree battery against a cadet.. Incident Details. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint on October 9, 2025, from the state...
Columbia, SC: Light Snow Possible, Advisories Continue Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect Sunday as a narrow band of light snow impacts parts of eastern Georgia, with limited impacts expected across much of South Carolina,...
Four arrested after midday shooting at Winnsboro-area Pilot Travel Center
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — Fairfield County authorities have made four arrests following a shooting at a Winnsboro-area truck stop on Friday. The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the Pilot Travel Center at 10959 State Highway 200 around 2:15 p.m. to reports of gunfire and three suspects...
Restaurant Week is over, but South Carolina diners and restaurants say its impact isn’t
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Plates may be cleared, and menus returned to normal, but the impact of Restaurant Week South Carolina is still being felt across the state. The 11-day culinary celebration recently wrapped up after showcasing some of the very best of South Carolina’s food scene. Hungry customers in Columbia said the...
Prominent Columbia pastor passes away at 76 after distinguished career in service
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Bishop Redfern II, a Columbia pastor with a distinguished career in ministry and community service, has passed away at the age of 76, according to his family. “On January 16, 2026, our beloved father, servant of God, shepherd, and builder, peacefully entered eternal rest,” the family...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Wind Chill Science Explained as Arctic Air Briefly Reaches Columbia
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – While South Carolina is not known for prolonged Arctic cold, brief winter cold snaps this time of year can still bring real danger, especially when wind enters the equation. Even...
$2 million Powerball ticket winner sold in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A Powerball ticket sold in South Carolina matched five numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, earning a $2 million prize, lottery officials confirmed. The winning numbers drawn Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, were 5, 8, 27, 49, 57, with a Powerball of 14. The ticket included the Power Play, which was set...
Duke Energy announces changes to bills to help with Hurricane Helene recovery
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Duke Energy announced changes to customers’ bills following the historic damage from Hurricane Helene. A release from the company states the changes will:. Reflect the investments made to recover from the damage caused by Helene. Strengthen the grid against storms and outages....
