South Carolina rockets past the rest of the South in growth. What’s driving it?
More people than ever have been moving to the Southern United States from other parts of the country. South Carolina…
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admin Work underway on downtown Columbia 7-story apartments near USC Greek Village
Construction starts on a 7-story, 237-unit Columbia apartments at Catawba and Lincoln near USC Greek Village with a 300+ space…
Developer’s Chapin project led to neighbor’s $40K property damage, suit says
A Chapin homeowner alleges Great Southern Homes' improper grading and Lexington County approvals caused $40,000 in property damage from runoff…
Cameras. Horses. Drones. Columbia police demonstrate latest crime-fighting tactics
Columbia police showcase cameras, ShotSpotter, drones, e-bikes and mounted patrol at Finlay Park to boost safety, support investigations and deter…
‘He built an icon.’ Midlands street dedicated in memory of late Zesto owner
A section of 12th Street in West Columbia and Cayce has been memorialized as Gus Manos Memorial Street in memory…
Women killed in early morning house fires, South Carolina coroners say
A South Carolina coroner said the Aiken County sheriff is investigating a house fire on Golf Course Road where a…
Shopping sprees and swooshes: How fans reacted to first day of USC Nike sales
Stores across Columbia and Lexington held early-access events, where eager Gamecock fans were among the first to get their hands…
Lexington, West Columbia water feud has ended. Here’s what a court said
A Lexington County judge dismissed Lexington’s claim, ending a decade-long West Columbia vs. Lexington water dispute that cost taxpayers over…
Columbia airport just had its busiest May ever, breaking a 2-decade-old record
Columbia Metropolitan Airport recorded its busiest May with 65,411 recorded passengers in May 2026, surpassing a 2005 mark as service…
Shopping sprees and swooshes: How fans reacted to first day of USC Nike sales
Stores across Columbia and Lexington held early-access events, where eager Gamecock fans were among the first to get their hands…