Columbia SC

SOUTH CAROLINA — As Americans celebrated Independence Day this year, a resurfaced reminder on social media reignited historical reflections about the critical role of Southern militias — particularly from South Carolina and North Carolina — in securing the nation’s freedom. A post shared by a historian...

Tucked away in West Columbia sits Carolina Buffet, where locals have been quietly enjoying what might be the most transcendent meatloaf experience in the Palmetto State. It’s a revelation of comfort food that makes fancy restaurants seem like they’re missing the point entirely. You’ve driven past places like...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A state known for its military service, South Carolina’s oldest military museum is located in the heart of the capital city in Columbia. The executive director of South Carolina’s Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum said its mission goes beyond its controversial name, which he believes...

Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting from an unfriendly flying critter? From Yellow Jackets to Mud Daubers , these pesky insects can’t go unnoticed, no matter if you’re enjoying a morning coffee on the porch or taking a stroll outside. The warm, humid temperatures, year-round vegetation and...

July 4 means fireworks for many, but it can also mean legal penalties for those who do not observe local ordinances. In the City of Columbia, fireworks are permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., except on July 4 and New Year’s Eve, when use is allowed until 12:30 a.m.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a woman who allegedly shot at apartment complex staff members. The incident occurred Wednesday night at Landmark at Pine Court Apartments on 3900 Bentley Drive. Sabrie Y. Wilson is wanted for attempted murder.

In this episode of “True Crime News,” tragedy struck Scott Ponder's motorcycle shop in a small South Carolina town when a gunman opened fire and killed Scott, his mother, his best friend, and a bike mechanic. Their deaths remained a mystery for over a decade until detectives discovered a missing woman in a container....

Meteorologists are monitoring an area of low pressure forming off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida. That system could further evolve into a tropical depression or storm this holiday weekend, bringing heavy rains and wind. While it’s too early to pinpoint the storm’s path, it is likely to move into or near South...

SENECA, S.C. — State agents have joined the investigation into an exchange of gunfire with a man who allegedly opened fire on South Carolina deputies on Thursday night. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said Oconee County deputies received a 911 call for a welfare check at Gail Court in Seneca, where...

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