New Richland County Library director launches ‘Library Joy’ initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County Library’s newly named Executive Director, Tamara King, is launching a “Library Joy” initiative aimed at bringing more community connection and programming to the library system. King said the concept emerged from wanting to counter negative perceptions of libraries amid recent...
What could be coming to Columbia’s South Main? It’s in USC’s master plan
The University of South Carolina has ambitious plans in store for South Main Street, which lies a mere block west from the school’s campus. It’s all in the master plan. After more than two of construction, Columbia’s South Main Street was revitalized with a $25 million investment by the state, county and the city,...
Columbia apartment complex faces safety violations over broken elevator
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Residents of Acasa Vista Towers in Columbia are raising serious safety concerns as the apartment complex's elevator has been out of service for over a week, leaving some residents taking 8 flights of stairs. Columbia fire officials intervened, citing multiple hazards that require immediate...
Search for Columbia woman whose caregivers said has been missing for days
A search is underway for a missing South Carolina woman. Amanda Porter was publicly reported missing by the Columbia Police Department on Tuesday. The 39-year-old has not been seen since before the weekend, police said in a news release. Caregivers reported Porter missing Nov. 14, according to the release. It was not...
Shop til you drop at the Junior League Holiday Market
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – For the 39th time, the Junior League of Columbia is hosting their Holiday Market. This year, nearly 150 vendors will be on hand at the South Carolina State Fair Grounds for a four day shopping extravaganza. The Market runs December 4 – December 7, 2025....
Duke Avenue road conditions spark safety concerns in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Residents along Duke Avenue in North Columbia say the state-maintained road has been deteriorating for years, creating daily hazards for the nearly 4,000 vehicles that use the busy one-mile stretch. The roughest section sits downhill by Second Chance Universal Covenant Church, where parishioner...
Allen University to receive $1 million gift
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Allen University announced Tuesday that the school is set to receive a $1 million gift. The school said the donation will come via the Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. “This contribution reflects the longstanding relationship between Allen University and the...
No Name Deli to move down the street
From sandwiches and sides to slices of pie, No Name Deli has been serving Columbia for over 30 years. And they’re not going anywhere – besides down the street. Mashburn Construction is currently developing the new location of the longtime sandwich shop, which will relocate from its existing spot off Elmwood Avenue to...
Witness speaks out after recording shooting outside Columbia business plaza
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A woman who captured cell phone video of a shooting in Columbia last Friday is speaking publicly for the first time about what she saw — and what unfolded in the moments before a man was injured. The shooting happened in the parking lot of...
Person arrested after Midlands crime spree, deputies say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– A person has been arrested after a crime spree throughout the Midlands, say deputies. RCSD says on Nov. 15, just after 7 a.m., deputies responded in the 200 block of Blythewood Road in reference to a carjacking. Deputies met with the victim who stated the...
