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Charlotte-area drivers may finally have some data to back up their complaints about traffic on both sides of the state line. A new LendingTree study ranks North Carolina as having the second-worst drivers in America. South Carolina tied for third, placing nearly the entire Charlotte region among the nation’s highest-ranked states for driving incidents.
COLUMBIA — Sen.-elect Annie Andrews made history with a voting shift for the Democrat across every South Carolina county, as Republicans and independents split their tickets, an analysis of election data shows. Andrews flipped South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat with 51% of the vote, 4.5 percentage points more than...
Dr. Jacqueline Betancourt, Senior Community Health Worker with the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center’s SHIELD Program, has been selected to receive the 2026 Community Impact Award from Limitless Community Development. The award will be presented during the organization’s Annual Snow Ball Gala on Friday, December 11, 2026 at the M Garden.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Veterans and active-duty military members can take advantage of a variety of deals, freebies, and special offers across the area on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. From complimentary meals and discounted dining to free museum admission and public transportation, businesses and organizations are recognizing military service with special Veterans Day promotions. Here’s […]
Optimists from across South Carolina gathered Saturday, Oct. 24, at Manning United Methodist Church for the South Carolina Optimist District’s (SCOD) first-quarter conference. The conference marked the first time the full South Carolina district has met in Manning, bringing together members for a day of leadership development, collaboration, community engagement and inspiration.
Richland County leaders gathered behind a fire station in Gadsden Monday morning to unveil a brand-new water tower, a 300,000-gallon tank county officials say is meant to shore up water service along Congaree Road. The ribbon-cutting took place at 10 a.m. behind Columbia-Richland Fire Department Station 19, marking a visible new addition to the rural community's skyline and its infrastructure.
SOUTH CAROLINA (WCIV) — Leaders across the Palmetto State have offered their tributes to those who served this Veterans Day. "To the nearly 400,000 veterans who call South Carolina home: Thank you for your courage, service, and sacrifice," US Senator Tim Scott said in a statement. "You answered the call to serve something greater than yourselves and helped preserve the liberties that generations of Americans have enjoyed."
Lexington, SC 11/8/2026 - The holiday season is getting a magical start in Lexington County as Magic on Church Street, a Lexington United Methodist Church Christmas Festival, prepares to welcome the community for two days of Christmas shopping, entertainment, family activities, and holiday fun. The festival is scheduled for Saturday,...
Fall is the perfect time to shop local, and community members will have an opportunity to do just that at the upcoming Autumn Leaves & Crafty Things Market hosted by Fellowship Baptist Church in Lexington. The event will feature local vendors offering a variety of handmade gifts, holiday décor, and...
West Columbia, SC 11/09/2026 - The holiday shopping season is getting underway, and local residents will have an opportunity to shop small and support area vendors during the 2026 Lexington County Christmas Craft Show on Friday, November 13, 2026. The event will begin at noon and bring together a variety...
South Carolina election officials will meet Tuesday morning to certify the state's 2026 midterm results and likely order recounts for three contests that includes the 2nd Congressional District race. The State Election Commission said the state board will meet at 9 a.m. to certify state-level results. Any needed recounts will...
South Carolina’s official Christmas tree has arrived at the South Carolina State House. This year’s tree is a 35-foot-tall Norway Spruce from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, N.C., making this the fifth year the tree has come from Morganton. The Columbia Garden Club, with support from the Garden Club of South Carolina, procured the state’s Christmas tree.
West Columbia, SC 11/09/2026 - Shoppers will have an opportunity to support local and regional artisans while getting a head start on their holiday shopping during an upcoming Holiday Craft Market at the Tri-City Leisure Center. The event will feature a variety of handmade items and unique products from local...
COLUMBIA — Richland County Council continues to add restrictions for vape stores in unincorporated areas of the county, this time setting boundaries on where they can set up shop and creating a licensing system. The council passed an ordinance Nov. 10 amending the county's codes concerning licenses and business...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Prisma Health, which recently expanded to the Charleston area, has temporarily restricted children from visiting hospitalized patients at its South Carolina hospitals as influenza activity rises across the state. The visitor restrictions took effect Tuesday and apply to anyone age 15 and younger, according to the health system. Prisma Health said […]
South Carolina posted the largest net gain of Gen Z adults through interstate migration in 2024, but California lost more than 58,000 young residents.
Vitreus is investing $800,000 in its first North American facility. The Newberry County operation will create 15 jobs. The company manufactures coatings for bricks and clay roof tiles. Production has started as the facility moves through testing and ramp-up. Vitreus, a ceramics coating manufacturer, has selected Newberry County for its...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Students gathered at the South Carolina State Museum for the FCCLA fall leadership conference. FCCLA, which stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, helps prepare students for careers through family and consumer sciences education. Areas of focus include education and training, hospitality and tourism, arts and design, personal finance, human services and public service.
Opening summer 2027, new arts venue & community space helps further evolve Newberry as small town with big arts scene. Newberry Opera House, Newberry County and the City of Newberry will break ground on the future Downtown Newberry Amphitheater and Pavilion on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. The 933-capacity venue, slated for completion by July 2027, will be located at 1327 Caldwell Street in the heart of historic downtown Newberry.
Recount to decide in U.S. House District 2 race in South Carolina