Columbia SC

Morning 3 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. Check out those stories below. 7 cows hit by SUV along busy highway in South Carolina. The collision destroyed the front end of the SUV, cracked the windshield and caused the airbags to deploy.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you're looking for comfort food -- we're talking meatloaf, fried chicken & waffles and all-day breakfast -- you may want to check out the new Columbia location of Metro Diner. The restaurant recently opened it's first location in Columbia at Jackson Shopping Center, 106 Percival...

Treasurer Loftis announces the federal ABLE Age Adjustment Act went into effect on January 1, 2026, allowing millions more Americans with disabilities the opportunity to build financial independence by opening an ABLE account.

(WACH) — Richland County officials are warning taxpayers who mail payments that a recent U.S. Postal Service change could cause payments to be postmarked later than expected, potentially triggering late penalties for 2025 real estate taxes. Under a USPS policy announced late last year, first-class mail is no longer...

Following a year of announcements for unprecedented growth, the Main Street District has announced its full board member list and slate of new officers for 2026. Accomplishments and Appreciation for Outgoing Board Members. From new office construction and small business openings to the largest residential project the...

Delis and sandwich shops have been the heroes of lunch hours for generations. They are where you can catch the buzz of a lunchtime rush, as office dwellers, students, retirees, construction workers and others from the great cross-section of everyday life will line up for sandwiches stacked with meats, cheeses and...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Several families in Richland County are expressing frustration over delays in receiving housing assistance from the Community Development Block Grant. These families, some of whom have faced eviction, are calling for transparency from county officials after months of waiting. Richland County...

A technical change to how the U.S. Postal Service handles postmarks could affect your Richland County property tax payment. Why? Because going forward, your mail may not be postmarked the same day it’s sent out. Prior to the change, first-class mail would be postmarked when it arrives at a local post office. Now,...

Lexington Town Council members unanimously approved the final reading of an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for town parks. The rules and regulations apply to all town parks except for the Old Mill Trail, a 1.15-mile paved loop wrapping around the Lexington Mill Pond, and The Paw Park, located at 989...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Health officials are reporting a measles exposure in Columbia as cases across the state have increased by 124 in just a few days. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reports that one person visited the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia while infectious. This person did not know...