For the first time ever, this SC district has no ‘unsatisfactory’ schools
Richland School District 1 no longer has any of South Carolina’s lowest-ranked schools. The South Carolina Department of Education released its annual School Report Cards Tuesday, which evaluate the performance of every public school the state. For the first time since the state department began issuing the reports...
One dead after Saturday morning crash in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - One person is dead following a Saturday morning crash in Richland County, South Carolina Highway Patrol said. Highway Patrol said that a 2024 Ford pickup truck was going north on Farrow Road around 9:30 a.m. when it hit the driver’s side of a 2022 Toyota Highlander that was going west on Pine...
Truck gets stuck under Columbia-area railroad bridge. It wasn’t the first time.
A prominent Columbia roadway remains partially closed after a commercial garbage truck got stuck under a downtown railroad bridge last week. The Norfolk Southern railroad company is repairing the damage to a protect beam under a bridge on Whaley Street, near the Assembly Street intersection, that was struck by the...
Deputies investigate stabbing at local jail
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a stabbing at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Monday. Authorities say the incident occurred between two inmates around 1 p.m. One inmate was stabbed in the upper body with a sharp object, treated at...
Washington Street Methodist Church offers sit-down lunch to support community
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -The Washington Street Methodist Church in downtown Columbia opened its doors Monday to offer more than just a meal — it provided warmth, conversation and comfort to those in need. Typically known for handing out bagged lunches, the church hosted a sit-down lunch for anyone seeking...
Midlands hospital is growing fast. But they promise locals won’t see a change
Anyone who regularly drives down U.S. 378 can’t help but be aware of Lexington Medical Center. The imposing hospital dominates the local skyline right off Interstate 26, and has since it opened as a county hospital in 1971. But that stability hides a transition that’s underfoot. Lexington Medical Center has long been...
Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold at QuikTrip in Columbia
A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold at the QuikTrip on Two Notch Road in Columbia, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. The winning numbers for Monday’s drawing were 3, 32, 40, 43, 57, and the Powerball was 18. The ticket included the PowerPlay option, increasing the prize...
Churches on alert after man disturbs number of services, SC sheriff says
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said it’s investigating reports of a man who has interrupted multiple prayer services at South Carolina churches where he’s made threats. There have been a number of social media posts about the disruptions, and Trinity Point Church reported an incident that happened Oct. 12,...
South Carolina All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Known For Perfect Fried Chicken
South Carolina has a rich tradition of serving up some of the most delicious fried chicken you’ll ever taste. All-you-can-eat buffets across the state offer golden, crispy perfection that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more. I’m excited to share with you some of the best spots where...
In Memoriam: Cherished Security Guard Sacrifices Life in South Carolina Bar Shooting – A...
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