Ikie Lu brings casual exclusivity to everyone
It’s been said that a rising tide lifts all ships, and Matt Catchpole believes that a rising champagne glass can truly lift others. Matt Catchpole is at the helm of Ikie Lu, one of the newest additions to Columbia’s food and drink scene. His goal with Ikie Lu? To bring a little bit of all the finer things to the...
Scobey’s walk-off blast seals Opening Day doubleheader sweep for South Carolina
If there was a chance for KJ Scobey to end the game with one swing, he was going to hesitate. As soon as Elijah Foster pitched a scoreless ninth inning, he knew his moment was coming. With South Carolina locked into a tied game entering the bottom of the ninth, Scobey was due up first as the Gamecocks looked to...
Congratulations! WIS’s own Judi Gatson receives Richard Allen Award at 20th annual UNCF Gala
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - WIS is giving a special congratulations to our own Judi Gatson, who will be awarded a Richard Allen Award at the 20th annual UNCF Gala. Judi’s recognition comes after more than two decades on the anchor desk, covering some of the most significant stories in South Carolina.
Shooting on Farrow Road leaves one wounded; investigation underway
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say one person has been wounded in a Saturday afternoon shooting in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. in the 5600 block of Farrow Road near a restaurant called the Barbeque Pit. Police said the initial call came in as a fight but...
Victim identified in fatal Lexington County crash involving multiple vehicles
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating after a crash in Lexington took the life 65-year-old man. According to SCHP, the crash happened on Friday around 5.20 p.m. on Calks Ferry Road, near Liberty Hill Road. Troopers said the crash occurred when the 2018 Ford...
Brooklyn Lakeview Empowerment Center gives out nearly 500 food boxes
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Dozens of food boxes were handed out as the Brooklyn Lakeview Empowerment Center continued its mission to fight food insecurity, serving hundreds of families during its monthly food box donation event. Volunteers gathered to distribute food to local residents in collaboration with Harvest Hope....
Gavin Newsom to visit multiple locations in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Gavin Newsom is set to return to South Carolina for the second time since 2025. The South Carolina Democratic Party said in a post,“ We’re excited to hit the road again with Governor Gavin Newsom! On February 23, the SCDP will host Governor Gavin Newsom.”
Sheriff’s department, fire marshal investigating suspicious Columbia-area apartment fire
Authorities are continuing to look into what’s been deemed a suspicious fire at a Columbia-area apartment complex.
Sam’s Club customer allegedly punched in face after racial slur sparked argument
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an assault that happened as the result of a racial slur at a Sam’s Club store on Saturday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to the Sam’s Club located at 733 Fashion Drive for a...
Search underway for missing 12-year-old
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Authorities are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway by her family on Thursday. Isis Yamileth Solis Rodas was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black Crocs and red sweatpants, according to the West Columbia Police Department. She is...

















