SCDOT to close I-126 westbound off-ramp for construction
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for construction. The closure will take place on Wednesday, February 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This closure is part of...
South Carolina blocks Scout Motors’ direct sales despite $1.3B incentive
Despite South Carolina granting Scout Motors $1.3 billion in incentives to build its $2 billion EV plant in Blythewood, state residents won’t be able to buy the company’s vehicles when they hit the market in 2027. Due to state laws prohibiting direct sales, even the 4,000...
South Carolina Governor pushes to ease entry into professions with fewer licenses
Gov. Henry McMaster is urging state lawmakers to review and reduce licensing requirements for hundreds of occupations in South Carolina. In his State of the State address last week, McMaster called for changes to the state’s licensing system, which he says creates unnecessary...
South Carolina Midweek Rain: Spartanburg Sees Showers Wednesday Night, Cooling Trend Follows
Spartanburg, SC – After a stretch of warm, dry weather, showers are set to return to Spartanburg Wednesday night, followed by a cooling trend heading into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, rain chances increase to 50% Wednesday night, with showers mainly...
High of 72 on a Spring-like Tuesday in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Get ready for near-record high temperatures today! The record high is 73°, set in 1962 and today’s forecast high is 72°. We will have mostly sunny skies all day, so enjoy! A cold front will drop southward through the Piedmont this afternoon, and we...
Do SC regulations protect you from bed bug infestations? What state law says
Can you sue for bed bug infestations in South Carolina? What you should know about state law, tracking infestations and mitigation responses to the blood-sucking parasites.
Hartsville among two SC cities receiving EPA funds for tackling brownfield challenges
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Hartsville has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a $500,000 grant to take a close look at properties to determine if they are Brownfields or contaminated sites, according to a news release. Hartsville is one of...
Poultry farmers impacted by bird flu express concerns as egg prices rise
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - As bird flu forces farmers nationwide to kill millions of birds a month, the shortage of birds is raising the demand and prices for eggs, South Carolina farmers say. The average price of eggs per dozen nationwide hit $4.15 in December compared to...
Candidate for SC judge drops his bid after elected official accuses him of misconduct
A candidate to become a South Carolina judge dropped out after accusations of improper conduct were raised by a clerk of court.
South Carolina woman has not been seen for months, police say
Anyone with information on the missing 36-year-old is asked to call police at 803-436-2700, or 911 in the case of an emergency.
