Proposal for casino gambling in SC advancing in the State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A proposal to allow casino gambling in South Carolina is advancing in the State House. The bill includes an amendment outlining how casino tax revenue would be distributed to veterans services, conservation programs, and local counties. Supporters say the plan could generate recurring revenue...
One dead after collision sends cars off state highway
CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — One person died early Friday morning in a two-vehicle collision on SC 260 near Durant Lane, the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) said. The crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. when a 2012 Chevy Impala, traveling east, struck a 2007 Chevy Silverado traveling west. The...
S.C. House bill aims to phase out state income tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — A proposal moving through the South Carolina Senate would overhaul how the state collects income tax, eventually phasing it out entirely over the next several years. The bill, which passed the House last year, cleared its first hurdle in a Senate subcommittee this week. Lawmakers...
Possible snow chances shift for SC. Here’s the latest weather outlook
Will South Carolina have a snow day? That remains to be seen as meteorologists monitor weather conditions. Updated reports from WYFF 4 and the National Weather Service (NWS ) indicate a complex weather setup for South Carolina this weekend, Jan. 17–18. Meteorologists are closely watching a potential southern track...
Augusta Road safety project aims to reduce crashes, improve traffic flow on US-1
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Drivers along Augusta Road in West Columbia/Lexington are seeing ongoing construction as part of a South Carolina Department of Transportation safety improvement project aimed at reducing crashes and improving pedestrian access. Augusta Road, also known as U.S. Highway 1, is one of the most heavily...
Morelia Gourmet Paletas is celebrating one year!
Local business Morelia Gourment Paletas is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special promotion on Saturday!
Columbia’s emergency winter shelter sees surge amid frigid temperatures
As the Midlands faces its coldest stretch of winter, Columbia's emergency winter shelter is experiencing a significant increase in demand. Overnight temperatures have plummeted below 40 degrees, with even colder weather and possible snow expected this weekend. The City of Columbia’s Emergency Winter Shelter operates...
South Carolina enters the race for 6-foot-8, 300lb transfer portal lineman
Bucknell transfer Dara Adeyemi, a 6-foot-8, 300-pound lineman with three years left, will visit South Carolina as the Gamecocks battle Stanford and Kansas.
Authorities searching for ‘extremely violent’ wanted man who may be in Columbia
Authorities are asking for help to find a violent, wanted man believed to be in the Columbia area.
MYSTERY PHOTO: Grand old building is today’s mystery
This is a grand old building, dating back to earlier days. Your job is to tell us where it is located, and what use is made of this building. Send your answer to [email protected], and include your hometown. of Columbia, S.C. recognized the last mystery photo: “It’s a signpost at...

















