Columbia SC

Great news—15-year-old Cherrell Patterson from Lexington is safe after returning home early Monday morning, as confirmed by the Lexington Police Department. She was reported missing Sunday night after last being seen at her Autumn Stroll Court home around 4:30 a.m. that day. Police classified it as a runaway case,...

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — Students at Lugoff-Elgin High School are honoring two classmates who died by suicide. Student council members created benches in memory of Samantha Gladden and Maryann Large, and their efforts were recognized Tuesday night at the Kershaw County Council meeting. Gladden and Large were members...

A Columbia eatery that exclusively features grab-and-go plant based products has been likened to an upscale grocery chain in California, according to some social media enthusiasts. Tasty As Fit has gotten a sizable amount of attention on social media as the niche eatery continues to update its selection of...

A pickup truck driver died Monday morning around 7:12-7:15 a.m. after their vehicle ran off Wagener Highway near Rhoda Rish Road in Lexington County (Leesville area), striking a ditch, utility pole, fence, and finally a tree. The driver tried to exit the still-moving 2002 Ford F-350 (towing a trailer) and was...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An Ohio-based gourmet ice cream store is set to open its first location in the Midlands. Jeni’s Ice Cream, a franchise known for its high-end ice cream and founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Jeni Britton, is opening its first location in Columbia. The opening...

The iconic Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is rolling into West Columbia this Thursday, and the city is inviting the community to join the fun. The 'Wienermobile' will feature free hot dogs (while supplies last), yard games, and photo opportunities with the famous 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels. It will be parked in front...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department (CPD) is investigating a nonfatal shooting that happened Tuesday night at an apartment complex. Officers responded to Woodland Terrace Apartments, 320 South Beltline Boulevard, shortly before 11 p.m. on Tuesday to reports of gunfire in the complex. They found a...

Charter Communications (Spectrum) plans to lay off 62 employees at its West Columbia facility on Platt Springs Road starting May 7, per a WARN notice. The federal WARN Act requires 60 days’ notice for mass layoffs like this, alerting workers, state agencies, and local governments to aid transitions like unemployment...

Rep. James Clyburn (S.C.), a longtime Democratic leader in the House, announced in Columbia, S.C., Thursday morning that he will seek reelection this year for an 18th term. The 85-year-old stepped down from his post as assistant Democratic leader in 2024 and was replaced by Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.). He had been the...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation on Monday to extend a new training deadline for those involved with serving alcohol at South Carolina bars and restaurants. Servers and managers who haven’t already completed the mandatory training tied to the state’s new liquor liability law now have...