South Carolina couple found dead inside home after trying to keep warm
SOUTH CAROLINA — An Anderson County couple died Sunday from carbon monoxide poisoning while trying to heat their home, according to the Anderson County Coroner’s Office. Emergency crews were called around 7 p.m. to a mobile home on Joe Black Road, where a man and woman were found dead. Investigators say the couple...
From Elgin to BullStreet: Gyromania Grill Express Fires Up Fresh Greek at Gather COLA
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Holiday timing brought new flavor downtown as Gyromania Grill Express joined the just-opened Gather COLA in the BullStreet District. The fast-casual Greek stall is part of the food hall’s launch lineup, bringing cooked-to-order classics to 2191 Pickens...
From Parklane to BullStreet: Kiki’s Plants a Flag at Gather COLA, Keeping Columbia’s Soul-Food...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Lines don’t lie: Kiki’s Chicken & Waffles is ending the year on a high, adding a food‑hall stall at Gather COLA while its crispy‑chicken‑on‑waffle formula keeps drawing crowds. The expansion follows national attention for the husband‑and‑wife owners and...
From Wheels to Windows: Los Chicanos Jr. Parks at BullStreet’s New Open‑Air Food Hall
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Columbia’s beloved Los Chicanos food truck has parked a permanent little sibling: Los Chicanos Jr. at Gather COLA as of Dec. 8, 2025, translating the popular mobile menu into a compact counter‑service stall. WIS first flagged the concept this summer as “a...
Lexington brings community together with annual Snowball Festival
The weather wasn’t too frightful at the Icehouse Amphitheater which was ever so delightful with the annual Snowball Festival. The four-day festival kicked off Thursday evening at the amphitheater with the craft fair, Santa photos, the tree lighting and a showing of The Polar Express. Vendors lined under the...
Sheriff’s department mourns loss of retired K9, Gavin
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced on Sunday the passing of retired K9 Gavin, a former patrol dog who served the community for years before retiring in 2022. K9 Specialist Sox was partnered with Gavin, who was certified in criminal apprehension, narcotics detection,...
Historic low in violent and property crimes in SC, according to new report
Crime across South Carolina is on the decline, with some types reaching a 30-year low, according to a newly released 2024 crime report by the State Law Enforcement Division. Violent crime throughout the state dropped by 8.4% from 2023 to 2024 — the fourth year in a row of declining violent incidents. The murder rate...
Dutch Fork head coach says Belichick “throwing money” at Gamecock commit
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — It was a big week for Dutch Fork defensive end Julian Walker. The 4-star recruit who was committed to Michigan flipped his commitment to play for South Carolina. Walker was a flip-target for Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer, but it sounds like Beamer wasn't the...
South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week: Stay Connected When Storms Strike
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, SC – As part of South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week, the National Weather Service in Columbia is reminding residents to stay connected during winter storms by having multiple reliable...
Intense Debate: SC Governor Puts a Stop to Special Provisions for Minority-Owned Businesses in...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on SC governor halts carve outs for minority-owned businesses in state agency contracts.
