Columbia SC

Drawn by a message of peace and a sense that the moment was something rare, several Clarendon County residents traveled to Columbia on Saturday, Jan. 10, to observe, walk alongside or volunteer in support of Buddhist monks making a 2,300-mile pilgrimage from Texas to Washington, D.C. The monks, who began...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – A rain–snow mix could impact Columbia and surrounding Midlands communities on Sunday, with some snow accumulation possible, though forecast uncertainty remains high. According to...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Chapin man has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to his role in an illegal gambling operation in Lexington County. According to court records, James O. Helms, 73, of Chapin, was sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to engage in an illegal...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The former Youth Challenge Program Director of McCrady Training Center, Ronnie Scott, 56, has been arrested for assault. Authorities say on October 9, 2025, the Office of the Inspector General notified the Richland County Sheriff’s Department of a complaint against the McCrady Training...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A teacher at Columbia’s South Carolina Whitmore School was arrested Thursday. Records show 34-year-old Erin Wheeler was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on a count of unlawful neglect of a child. According to an incident report obtained from the Lexington County...

Robert John “RJ” May, III, a former S.C. lawmaker who represented the 88th District in the South Carolina House of Representatives, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. In May of 2024, the Lexington County...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A Midlands woman won big after making an everyday stop at a gas station. Lottery officials say the lucky woman won $75,000 after stopping for a drink at the gas station. “I know that money isn’t everything, but this will sure help me out,” she...

Five-star 2027 interior OL Maxwell Hiller has scheduled his first official visit, and it’s to South Carolina. A massive early recruiting moment for the Gamecocks.

There is a comforting rhythm inside California Dreaming Columbia that keeps locals coming back. The glow from the brick exterior leads into a space built on friendly service, hearty plates, and dependable flavors. Every visit feels familiar in the best way, with favorites landing at the table just as remembered.

Searching for hidden gem cities in South Carolina that won’t empty your bank account?. These 11 remarkable places offer budget-friendly living with small-town charm that might have you packing your bags before you finish reading!. 1. Gaffney. Gaffney might make you do a double-take with that famous peach-shaped...