Weather
Collapsed Pipe Causes Traffic Slowdown in Downtown Columbia
SCDOT crews on scene to investigate and repair underground infrastructure damage
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.
Crime
Shooting on Monticello Road Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Richland County Sheriff's Department investigating, no arrests made
South Carolina Man to Plead Guilty to Hate Crime Charge
The first person charged under Richland County's hate crime ordinance will admit to violating his Black neighbor's housing rights.
2 Injured in Columbia Shooting, Including Child
Police investigating incident that occurred on Rawl Street
Lifestyle
New COLAtoday Readers Share Their Favorite Columbia Restaurants
From longtime local staples to newer spots, these 10 eateries were mentioned most by new subscribers.
Why Structured Beauty Education Matters More Than Self-Learning
Formal training programs provide essential skills, accountability, and career preparation that self-learning cannot replicate.
Columbia's Wheeler Hill Neighborhood Erased by Expansion
Residents recall the tight-knit African American community displaced by university growth
Sports
Holtz's Hire Transformed South Carolina Football
Lou Holtz's 1998 press conference to become head coach was an iconic moment.
Columbia Fireflies Launch 'Ballpark Pass' for 10th Anniversary Season
New affordable ticket package gives fans access to all 66 home games at Segra Park.
Michael Arroyo's RBI double cuts deficit for Columbia
Arroyo's hit brings the team within 3 runs in the late innings.
Business
Big Arch Kicks Off New Big-Ticket Burger War Among Fast-Food Chains
McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's compete for customers with larger, more premium burger offerings.
South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition Launches Statewide
New coalition aims to advance workforce health, wellbeing, and organizational resilience across the state.
Averitt Announces Major Expansion of Terminal Network
LTL carrier plans to add nearly 900,000 sq ft of warehouse space and 379 dock doors by 2027.
