Entertainment
Maryland Restaurants Serve Up Wacky April Fools' Pranks
Crab milkshakes and moon queso among the creative social media stunts.
Five Points Gears Up for St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Annual St. Pat's in Five Points festival returns to Columbia, SC on March 14th
Popular Five Points Music Venue Closing in May
New Brookland Tavern announces it will shut its doors after over a decade in business.
Weather
South Carolina Forestry Commission Lifts Statewide Burning Ban
Elevated drought conditions still warrant vigilance, officials say.
Early Morning Fire Damages Three Homes in Richland County
One firefighter hospitalized as blaze spreads to neighboring properties
South Carolina Bans All Outdoor Burning Amid Wildfire Risk
Statewide ban takes effect Friday, March 27 due to extreme drought and weather conditions
Politics
South Carolina Democrats Recruit Record Number of Candidates
Party aims to compete in every state and federal race in 2026 midterms.
SC Senate Rejects Plan to Use Federal Tax Breaks for 1 Year
Opponents argued the bill was too expensive and would undo the benefits of the state's new income tax law.
Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals to Meet on April 2
Public can observe the meeting remotely or submit comments ahead of time
Crime
Two South Carolina Teens Escape After Alleged Kidnapping, Shooting
Midlands man faces multiple charges after incident across county lines
SC Supreme Court Justices Question Death Row Inmate's IQ Test Results
Bayan Aleksey's attorneys argue he has an intellectual disability, but the court is skeptical about the accuracy of his IQ scores.
Columbia woman charged with murder of boyfriend
Toni Middleton, 56, accused of fatally shooting Perry Buchanan, 65, in their home
Health
Autism Acceptance Month: Setting a New Narrative
Part one of a series looking at neurodiversity, local resources and how South Carolina communities are responding.
HIV Patients Face Higher Risk of Long COVID Complications
Study finds those with HIV have 29% greater chance of developing long-term COVID-19 effects.
Augusta McDonald's Narrowly Avoids Failing Health Inspection
The fast-food restaurant was cited for several violations during a recent routine check.
