Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Sunday, May 3rd marks the 1-year anniversary of the murder of 22-year-old Logan Federico from Waxhaw, North Carolina. Logan’s father, Stephen Federico, posted the following message on social media on Saturday, writing, “In Logan Federico’s case – the accused was arrested 39 times of those arrests 23 were felonies! Tomorrow (Sunday) will be the 2nd most difficult day of...

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! South Carolina gives exotic pet enthusiasts more freedom than most states — but that does not mean anything goes. The rules are spread across several statutes, cover multiple agencies, and carry real penalties for violations, including animal seizure and criminal charges. Before you bring an unusual animal home, you need to understand exactly...

The best peach cobbler in South Carolina starts with a family that has been coaxing sweetness from the soil for over a hundred years. In 1916, a farmer named Hector bought just over a hundred acres of land. Today, his great?grandson leads a sprawling operation that spans thousands of acres...

Some of the best adventures in South Carolina don’t require a plane ticket or even a full tank of gas, just a willingness to explore what’s hiding in plain sight. The Keowee-Toxaway Natural Bridge Trail in Sunset is one of those rare finds that makes you wonder why you’ve been driving past it all these years.

A group of South Carolina state representatives has called for the removal of funding for South Carolina State University after the institution rescinded a commencement speaking invitation to Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. In a formal letter to Ways and Means Committee Chair Bruce Bannister, lawmakers characterized the university’s decision as shameful and urged that the...

South Carolina's total state tax revenue for 2024 reached $18 billion, of which $9.5 billion, representing 52.7%, was derived from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A driver died in a semi-truck crash early Sunday on Interstate 77 in Richland County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision happened around 5:15 a.m. on I-77 southbound near the 16-mile marker, troopers said. A 2020 Volvo semi-truck was traveling south...

At first glance, it looks like any other newer home in South Carolina. Recently built, filled with the noise and movement of a large family, and carrying all the usual chaos that comes with raising six children. Nothing about it stands out as unusual. But behind closed doors, something feels off. Not dramatic. Not obvious. Just a quiet, lingering sense that something isn’t quite...

The American Association of State Troopers named Lance Corporal Richard A. Lee of South Carolina the 2026 Trooper of the Year for his heroic actions in stopping a dangerous wrong-way pursuit and saving lives. The American Association of State Troopers is nationally recognizing Lance Corporal Richard A. Lee of the...

A Lexington County woman is dead after being stabbed to death amid an altercation, according to the Lexington County Coroner’s Office. Gabrielle Marie Cribb, 22, was pronounced dead after being transported to an area hospital due to multiple stab wounds, according to a news release. The stabbing occurred at a residence in the 100 block of Marshall Road in the Gaston area on Friday...