New federal SNAP work requirements now in effect in South Carolina
New federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) took effect in South Carolina on Feb. 1, expanding who must meet hourly work rules to keep receiving benefits.
Confident Stray Cat Walks Into South Carolina Police Station And Finds Her Forever Friend
One day at the Columbia Police Department in South Carolina, a very curious visitor showed up, and it wasn’t a person. A confident little stray cat wandered right through the doors, not causing trouble, just looking for a little love… and maybe a new friend in uniform. The...
SCDOT to hold public meeting on next phase of Carolina Crossroads Project
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced it will be hosting a public information meeting regarding the next phase of the Carolina Crossroads Project. The drop-in style meeting will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush...
American Airlines announces return of direct flights from Columbia to Chicago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– American Airlines has announced the company is restarting nonstop flights from Columbia to Chicago in May, says CAE. According to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the direct flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) will begin on May 21, 2026. And will operate two flights a day,...
Women’s Club Volunteers at PAALS
Members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently volunteered at Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) as part of a statewide Day of Service. Volunteers spent the morning cleaning the facility and organizing materials and equipment used in the training of service dogs. The group also toured the facility and...
Rain begins tonight and sticks around all day tomorrow
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — With temperatures well into the 50s this afternoon, we are finally starting to thaw out a bit after a couple of very cold weeks. Tonight will be our warmest night since January 23rd with lows in the low 40s. Scattered rain showers will move into...
I-95 Gas Price Update: February 2, 2026
As regional travel picks up for work, college runs, and leisure, fluctuating fuel prices are once again shaping route choices and budgets along the I-95 corridor. Commuters making daily trips between suburbs and city centers and long-haul travelers moving freight or making extended road trips all feel the effect when...
It’s cheaper to rent than buy
(CNN)– While homebuyers seem to have an advantage in the housing market these days, renting may be the smarter move. A new study from Lending-tree found that homebuyers in the U.S. are paying nearly 37% more than renters each month. That difference is greater in some cities like San...
A Columbia-area restaurant was heavily damaged in 2-alarm fire. Where it started
A popular Midlands Asian restaurant sustained heavy damage in a weekend fire, and officials have shared details on where that blaze started in the eatery. The Columbia Fire Department responded Saturday morning to the Hibachi Express at 2313 N. Beltline Blvd in Forest Acres, per a Saturday social media post from the...
Chief: 38 displaced after two-alarm fire at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia-Richland Fire Department confirmed that a two-alarm fire is currently ongoing at a Columbia-area apartment complex. The fire is located at Broad River Trace Apartments. CRFD said they responded to the fire around 3:50 p.m. Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said at the...
