South Carolina Weather Alert: Columbia Homes Face Rising Damage From Overlooked Winter Prep Issues...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – Another surge of Arctic air is preparing to move into South Carolina, and homeowners across the state are being reminded that overlooked winter prep issues can quickly lead to...
Officials release 2025 Human Trafficking Report for SC
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2025 Annual Report at the State House, Monday.
16-Year-Old Girl Missing for Nearly 2 Months Found Safe: Police Update
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Office said in a Jan. 6 statement that Mackenzie Dalton was found safe. Investigators said they have “no reason to believe Dalton was ever held against her will or with someone she didn’t want to be with.” Authorities arrested Mackenzie Keith English Jr., 18, in connection with the...
A new diner has opened its doors in this busy Columbia area. Here’s where
A new spot for breakfast and more has made its debut in a busy area of the Midlands. Metro Diner, which has dozens of restaurants across the U.S., opened a new location on Monday, Jan. 12 at 106 Percival Road in Columbia near Forest Acres. The restaurant is located in the Jackson Square shopping center that also is...
South Carolina Faces Repeated January Cold Blasts, but Forecast Models Agree Snow Chances Remain...
SOUTH CAROLINA — Hopes for measurable snow across South Carolina are steadily fading, as updated forecast data shows snow chances dropping even lower heading into the second half of January, despite multiple rounds of cold air moving through the region. Meteorologists now say the pattern remains too dry and poorly...
33 South Carolina counties placed on Red Flag Fire Alert for Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties across the state. The alert goes into effect at 6 a.m. on Jan. 11 and will affect counties in the Midlands, Pee Dee and coastal regions. The forestry commission alert does...
A Lowcountry lady wins $200K in the lottery thanks to her Christmas stocking stuffer.
A Summerville, South Carolina, woman discovered a $200,000 lottery prize hidden inside her Christmas stocking by her husband. She won the top prize in the Carolina Jackpot game using a $5 scratch-off ticket he bought at a BP Gas Station on Boone Hill Road. The couple plans to pay off their house with the winnings.
South Carolina and North Carolina Brace for Powerful Wintry Blast as Wind Chills Plunge...
SOUTH CAROLINA / NORTH CAROLINA — A sharp wintry blast is expected to sweep across the Carolinas on Thursday, bringing very strong winds, bitterly cold air, and scattered snow showers, especially in the mountains and higher elevations. While this system is not expected to produce a widespread major snowstorm,...
3 locally grown veggies to eat in January
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Seasonal sourcing and eating require extra creativity in winter. In January, eating South Carolina produce is less about the lush, sweet corn and tomatoes, and more about root veggies and members of the Brassica family, like broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, turnips,...
Colder weather moving in
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – A day of change across the region. Leading up to today, we had several warm days, and in fact record breaking days. That is all coming to an end. A cold front has moved through the area, much cooler and windier conditions have set up over the Pee Dee and […]
