February Carolina Champion: Letryviet Walker, G.O.A.T
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — By day, Latryviet Walker serves her country in uniform. By night and on weekends, she serves her community. Walker is the founder of G.O.A.T., a Columbia-based nonprofit whose name stands for Give Of All Things. Founded in 2024, the organization focuses not only on providing essentials to...
Snow and ice leave Columbia’s Vista nearly empty as drivers struggle on icy slopes
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A district usually packed with nightlife was quiet Saturday night as snow and ice created hazardous conditions across The Vista in downtown Columbia. On Gervais Street there was heavy snowfall and dropping temperatures turned roadways and sidewalks slick and difficult to navigate. Few people were...
Maternity unit, BMW plant among groups exposed in South Carolina measles outbreak, records reveal
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here . In South Carolina’s surging measles outbreak, infectious people have exposed others to the virus in the labor and delivery unit of a hospital – where babies are at high risk of infection, as well as in the workplaces of some of...
HOT PROPERTIES: Colliers finds a home for LEGO collectors in Columbia
Brick Box Toys to open at Crossroads Commons on Devine Street in Columbia. Retail, office, industrial and land transactions span Midlands, Upstate and Lowcountry. Multiple large industrial leases and sales highlight continued market demand. Deals involve Colliers, NAI, Trinity Partners, Pintail and other major...
People Drive From All Over South Carolina To At This All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Restaurant
License plates from across the Palmetto State fill the parking lot of Shealy’s Bar-B-Que in Batesburg-Leesville, where hungry pilgrims make regular journeys to worship at the altar of slow-smoked meats and Southern sides that keep appearing as if by magic. This unassuming temple of barbecue has earned its reputation...
LIST: Road closures across the Midlands due to winter weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As snow continues to come down in the Midlands, several roads around the area have begun to close due to hazardous conditions. Below is a complete list. Interstate 26 East at mile marker 128 in Lexington County is closed. KERSHAW COUNTY. Lugoff:. The “flyover” bridge between...
A person died after slipping on ice in South Carolina.
South Carolina’s Department of Public Health confirmed four storm-related deaths from last weekend’s winter storm (likely Winter Storm Fern), urging caution amid lingering ice and cold. Newest Fatalities. A 79-year-old Oconee County man slipped on residual ice Wednesday, January 28, 2026, while walking to his...
Issues arise in SC over travel, ports, Scout Motors, and more
It’s Monday, and that’s when we like to take a look at current business issues that are trending across our state and discuss them with one of our fellow news media friends. This week, Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC. John brings us news about Scout...
Two hypothermia deaths confirmed following South Carolina winter storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed two more deaths related to the winter storm that swept through the state last weekend. This brings the total number of storm-related deaths to six. Officials said Wednesday an 85-year-old man died of hypothermia in Laurens...
8 Overlooked Cities In South Carolina Where Social Security Goes A Seriously Long Way
Wondering where your retirement dollars can stretch furthest in South Carolina?. These 8 hidden gems offer charming communities and budget-friendly living that make your Social Security check work overtime!. 1. Orangeburg. Orangeburg feels like a secret that smart retirees have been keeping to themselves. The...
