Finlay Park Events Rescheduled: Screen on the Green and Jazz in the Park Moved...
The City of Columbia has rescheduled two events, Screen on the Green and Jazz in the Park, that were planned for this weekend at Finlay Park. The change is due to forecasts of rain. The events will now take place in December 2025.
Mountainlike bluffs overlooking national park targeted for protection near Columbia
The state is moving to acquire more than 450 acres near Columbia that feature an unusual stretch of high bluffs across from Congaree National Park, a potential acquisition that would add to a corridor of protected land with sweeping views of the park. At up to 200 feet above the Congaree River, the bluffs being...
Former S.C. State Rep. pleads guilty to unlawful communication, other misconduct charges dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A former South Carolina state representative has pleaded guilty to a misconduct charge, per court records. Richard Ansel “Rick” Martin pleaded guilty on Tuesday to unlawful communication by cellphone after July 20, 2021. His other two charges for misconduct in office and contributing to the...
WATCH: Columbia post office robbed at gunpoint, suspect wanted
Officials released new footage after an armed robbery at the Eau Claire Post Office on Tuesday morning.
Column: USC’s mandatory DEI-like workshops will kill student organizations
Imagine logging into Garnet Gate this fall, only to find your favorite student organization gone. It doesn't show up in search, you're no longer a part of it and the leaders of the organization can't access any university resources. As of November, only 3% of groups are fully compliant with the new standards; at this...
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed that a raccoon in Lexington County has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found near N Stonehedge and Brookshire drives. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Although, DPH says...
Under New Ownership, Sweetwaters in The Vista Courts Columbia’s Daily Crowd
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After a September 19 ribbon cutting, a familiar coffeehouse has reintroduced itself in The Vista. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea — The Vista, now led by local owner Edwin Ng, aims to be a hub for students, professionals, and visitors. City materials describe a...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Rain Returns Thursday Night Into Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, SC – After a quiet stretch of weather, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Columbia says rain is set to return to the Midlands and Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) late Thursday night and...
Cayce Police Make Arrests in Two Separate Cases
CAYCE, S.C. — The Cayce Police Department (CPD) has made significant arrests in two separate cases—one stemming from a violent assault investigation and another from a proactive undercover narcotics operation. These efforts reflect the department’s continued commitment to maintaining public safety and aggressively...
A new Columbia Trader Joe’s has set an opening date. Here’s what we know
A trendy grocery store chain has circled an opening date for its newest Midlands store. Trader Joe’s will open a new market at 275 Harbison Blvd. at 9 a.m. on Dec. 12, according to a Wednesday email from the company. This will be the second Trader Joe’s in the Midlands, following the location at 4516 Forest Drive in...
