Columbia SC

Columbia, South Carolina – Authorities in Richland County are asking for the public’s help today in locating a wanted man believed to be back in the Columbia area, warning residents not to approach him due to safety concerns. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), investigators are...

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has a new chairman. Max Metcalf of Greenville was elected to the position during a Thursday SCDOT meeting in Columbia. This comes after he was appointed as vice-chairman in 2024. Metcalf, a Clemson University alum, is the Manager of Government and Community...

South Carolina rising senior EDGE Desmond Umeozulu is entering the transfer portal, according to a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The news comes on the heels of the Gamecocks landing a commitment from transfer portal pass rusher Caleb Herring. Herring is expected to compete for the starting spot opposite Dylan...

Buddhist monks participating in the national Walk for Peace pilgrimage recently visited the Columbia area as part of their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C. The monks are traveling on foot to promote peace, compassion, and nonviolence through walking meditation and community engagement. During their time in the...

The retail landscape in the Palmetto State is seeing a mix of contraction and transformation in 2026. While South Carolina is enjoying rapid population growth which protects it from some national cuts, the state is not immune to the “fleet optimization” strategies of major chains. From the rebranding of a beloved...

For Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, who will play for a national championship against Miami on Monday night, the path to Bloomington wasn’t nearly as smooth as it looks now. When Curt Cignetti left James Madison for Indiana in December 2023, Sarratt didn’t immediately jump at the chance to follow his coach. In...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Carolina air feels dry and sharp, leaves skittering across sidewalks as gusts push through the Midlands. That wind, paired with low humidity, sets the tone for a high-impact stretch of weather that...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening, with state health officials confirming more than 100 new cases since late last week. The Department of Health reports that the outbreak has now reached the Midlands, as a person with a confirmed case visited the South Carolina State Museum in...

Villa Tronco has earned its many accolades over the years, from being the oldest restaurant in South Carolina to owners Carmella and Joe Roche receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Now, the family owned and operated spot can add another...

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police Department is asking for help finding a 33-year-old in relation to a series of December vehicle break-ins, said police. Police said, the vehicle break-ins happened in the early morning hours of December 24, 2025, in a neighborhood off Augusta Road in the Town of Lexington.