South Carolina Senate Advances Bill to Lower Boat Property Taxes
Proposed legislation aims to reduce current 10.5% rate to 6% over time, potentially saving boat owners thousands annually.
South Carolina, Ole Miss Women's Basketball Coaches Make History on ESPN's College GameDay
South Carolina men's basketball team snaps 7-game losing streak
Lifestyle
Read Freely Fest Returns to Columbia, SC
Three-day book festival features author talks, panels, signings, and more at Richland Library's Main location.

USC Exhibit Marks America's 250th Anniversary
New display explores 250 years of revolution and rare South Carolina artifacts.
16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival Draws Thousands to City Roots
The annual celebration brings Big Easy festivities to the Midlands before the traditional Mardi Gras celebration.
Weather
South Carolina Winter Storm Death Toll Rises to 17
State health officials confirm additional deaths from hypothermia and traffic incidents.

Cooler Temps, Rain Expected in South Carolina This Weekend
Showers and breezy winds will continue Wednesday as a cold front moves through the Midlands.
Columbia Apartment Fire Displaces 38 People
Authorities respond to blaze at Broad River Trace complex in South Carolina capital
Health
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Nears 1,000 Cases
New Exposures Identified at Restaurants, Stores, and Medical Center

Young Men Struggle with Consent Frameworks in Sexual Encounters
New study explores how young heterosexual men navigate consent during real-world sexual interactions.
Flu Deaths Spike Across South Carolina
Latest data from state health department shows concerning uptick in flu-related fatalities
Crime
Man Charged with Murder After Drug Deal Turns Deadly at SC State University
Police say two people were killed and another injured in a shooting inside a campus dorm room.

Suspect Arrested for Killing Man During iPhone Sale
Richland County deputies say the 23-year-old suspect shot the victim multiple times during a meet-up to sell an iPhone.
Shooting Leaves One Dead in Richland County
Deputies investigating incident in Columbia, South Carolina
Business
Spectra Expands Warehouse Space to Meet Client Needs
3PL provider adds significant space in 2026 to accommodate growth from new and existing clients.

Columbia loses location of national pizza chain
Store closure follows recent sale of shopping center
Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC Records 2025 Global Milestones
Firm settles major Canadian tobacco and military earplug lawsuits, continues fighting for injured clients