Brockman Elementary School dismissing students early amid boil water advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia-area elementary school is sending students home early amid issues with water. Richland One told WIS that students at Brockman Elementary School will be without water service and students will be dismissed at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The district also said bag lunches will be handed out to...
Columbia invites families to a relaxed evening of games and community at Lorick Park...
Columbia, South Carolina – The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is getting ready to host a casual, family-friendly event with District 1 Councilwoman Tina N. Herbert for residents. The event, which will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, is meant to be a friendly place for neighbors to relax,...
Undercover drug sting leads to one arrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A man faces drug trafficking charges after an undercover sting operation, according to the Cayce Police Department. Roheem Bell is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking cocaine, trafficking crack cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Authorities say the...
Tron Foster’s final wish: Tigers and Gamecocks unite to give him one last day
A young cancer survivor, Tron Foster, met Dabo Swinney and saw his favorite Tigers before passing. A touching story of love beyond rivalry.
Five-star IOL Darius Gray officially signs with South Carolina in 2026 recruiting win
Five-star guard Darius Gray has officially signed with South Carolina, giving the Gamecocks a major 2026 recruiting boost and a potential instant-impact starter on the offensive line.
Arrest made after Thanksgiving Day murder in the Midlands
A suspect is now in custody after a Thanksgiving Day murder in the Midlands. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting in the 5300 block of Fairfield Road in Columbia, November 27th.
New seafood restaurant, oyster bar coming to Five Points
It's set to open in mid-spring 2026 at 732 Saluda Avenue, the former Pecknel Music Company location in Five Points.
Gunpowder shortage leads Lexington ammo manufacturer to close, lay off workers
The ammunition manufacturing arm and sister company of a well-known Lexington gun maker will temporarily close down its plant in West Columbia and lay off nearly 80 workers at the end of January. AAC Ammo, the sister company of Palmetto State Armory, said it did not have a date set for a potential reopening of its...
‘Happy to do it’: Gov. McMaster comments on SC National Guard members returning to...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster provided more details Monday on his decision to send members of the state’s National Guard back to the nation’s capital. McMaster said that the state would be sending between 200-300 National Guard members after a shooting that killed one...
Public invited to weigh in on Devine Street improvement options
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is asking for public input on potential safety and traffic improvements along the Devine Street corridor, an area that officials say has become increasingly dangerous for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. According to SCDOT’s 2025 traffic study, the...

















