EnvironmentHistoric, wildlife-rich plantation near Columbia targeted for state protectionA deal is in the works to acquire part of the old Goodwill Plantation for expansion of a state nature preserve along the Wateree River in Richland CountyUpdated June 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Columbia developers’ long-vacant Decker buildings see 3 fire calls in 4 nightsJune 16, 2026 at 6:30 AM
SC charter school where students allegedly suffered sexual abuse announces closureUpdated June 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Eatery near Columbia switching to private event space and commissary kitchenUpdated June 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Crime & CourtsLexington police locates body with clothing consistent with missing womanUpdated June 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Crime & CourtsLexington police locate body suspected to be missing womanUpdated June 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Crime & CourtsMissing person search ends with body found, Lexington SC police sayUpdated June 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Crime & CourtsTwo men arrested after cashing in a lottery ticket multiple times, SLED saysJune 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
LocalEatery near Columbia switching to private event space and commissary kitchenUpdated June 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM
USC RecruitingO-line recruit from Florida commits to South Carolina for 2027 classUpdated June 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
USC Men's BasketballGamecocks MBB team adds commitment from another international prospectUpdated June 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Crime & CourtsTwo men were shot and one has died, Richland County sheriff saysUpdated June 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Politics & GovernmentWould candidates for governor support a casino in SC. Here’s what they’ve saidJune 17, 2026 at 12:22 PM
OpinionColumbia shows the way forward on housing and opportunity | OpinionUpdated June 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Politics & GovernmentHeated snipes, raucous crowd & Evette’s running mate? 5 takeaways from gov debateUpdated June 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Crime & CourtsMan opened fire on his family then ran, SC police say. Here’s what followedJune 17, 2026 at 11:07 AM
LocalNY state of mind: A new deli is planned in Columbia’s Five Points districtUpdated June 17, 2026 at 9:51 AM
USC Gamecocks BaseballKevin Schnall’s to-do list as USC baseball coach is long. These are first prioritiesUpdated June 17, 2026 at 9:34 AM
USC Women's BasketballKelsi Andrews arrives on campus. What to know about Gamecocks WBB freshmanJune 17, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Weather NewsHurricane season’s first storm is forming. Here’s how it’ll affect the MidlandsJune 17, 2026 at 7:48 AM
LocalPlans for Irmo storage unit advance, despite concerns it would be an ‘eyesore’June 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Crime & CourtsJohn McIntosh, advisor to high SC officials, mentor to young lawyers, dies at 87June 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Clemson UniversityMLB pitcher enrolled at Clemson but never played. Why he still roots for Dabo, TigersJune 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
South CarolinaExpect an even hotter summer in SC due to El Niño. Here’s how to cut electricity costsJune 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Health & FitnessColumbia’s Vista-to-river trail plans could stitch downtown together. Learn moreJune 17, 2026 at 5:15 AM
EducationGREEN Charter Schools' Irmo campus is closing after abuse scandal. Here's what to knowJune 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM