One person dead following vehicle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — At least one person was killed in a crash Friday night on SC 290, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 9:35 p.m. when a 2009 Honda crossed the center line on Locust Hill Road and collided with a 2011 Subaru SUV. The driver of the […] The post One...
Irmo Okra Strut rolls on despite rain
Rain, rain came and stayed for the 50th annual Irmo Okra Strut but it didn't stop the party Friday night at Moore Park. After a half hour delay due to storm and rains from tropical disturbances, the Irmo tradition persevered. Last year, the Okra Strut was cancelled due to Hurricane...
S.C. leaders think state came out stronger from Helene
Wagener child killed while crossing road, coroner says. From ruin to resilience: Neighborhoods push forward one year later. Almost a year after Hurricane Helene, signs of recovery are everywhere, but so are reminders of just how much was lost. ‘Marking the Moment’ through art: Honoring lives lost to Helene.
Measles case confirmed in the Upstate; 4th in SC
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident, marking the fourth confirmed case of measles in South Carolina since July.
Thunderstorm threat continues through Saturday afternoon
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A slow-moving cold front will continue to trigger showers and storms across the Midlands as we wrap up the week. Widespread rain is expected today, tonight and much of Saturday. Training thunderstorms could result pockets of heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. Most of the...
City of Columbia shares support resources in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month
The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER!. As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) aims to continue raising awareness, spreading hope and sharing vital information on how everyone can...
10 Plants South Carolina Gardeners Use To Keep Rats Away
Dealing with unwanted rodents is a common headache for South Carolina gardeners, especially during our humid summers when rats seek shelter and food sources. Instead of resorting to harsh chemicals, many local gardeners have discovered that certain plants naturally repel these pests through their strong scents or...
Columbia records hottest temperature in Eastern U.S.
The Famously Hot city was the hottest in the Eastern United States in summer 2025. According to the National Weather Service, Columbia recorded the highest temperature of the summer, reaching 107 degrees on July 27. The runners up were Baltimore City, Florence and Newark. Unsurprisingly, with its location just 83...
Court in Columbia hears fight over South Carolina voter data sharing
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A court hearing in Richland County pitted the South Carolina State Voters Commission and a Calhoun County plaintiff against each other in a debate over whether voter registration data can be shared with the U.S. Department of Justice. Governor Henry McMaster filed a motion Friday morning...
Colliers Leases Suite in Forest Village Shopping Center to Locally Owned Children’s Boutique
(Photo Courtesy of Colliers International South Carolina) John Gressette, Danny Bonds and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina represented the landlord, Cason Development, in the lease of a 1,770-square-foot suite at Forest Village, 4525 Forest Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, to The Briar Patch. Officials...
