Head-on collision on I-20 leaves one dead, another injured
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A driver is dead after a head-on collision in Lexington County early Friday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision occurred on I-20 eastbound near mile marker 39 around 1:50 a.m. A Volkswagen sedan was traveling west in the eastbound lanes...
Woman arrested for DUI with children in vehicle, deputies say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she drove under the influence with her two young children in the vehicle. Around 3 p.m. on May 8, Brittany Williams was pulled over after Richland County Sheriff’s deputies reportedly observed her driving recklessly on Decker Boulevard.
Man found dead in Columbia motel parking lot, police say
1 dead, 1 injured following wrong-way crash in Lexington County involving tractor-trailer. 1 dead, 1 injured following wrong-way crash in Lexington County involving tractor-trailer. Bond hearing scheduled for man accused of killing NC woman in Columbia. Updated: 3 hours ago. A man accused of killing a North Carolina...
Coroner: 18-year-old killed after ATV crash in Elgin
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - An 18-year-old was killed after an ATV crash in the Midlands this week. Kershaw County Coroner David West said Daniel Singletary died in a wreck in the area of Primrose Lane in Elgin just before 1 p.m. Thursday. West added that Singletary was driving an...
Decrying segregation, capturing Gullah culture: A famed photographer’s SC legacy
Columbia native Constantine Manos isn’t a well-known name in the city. But a closer look shows how the photographer made his mark on the city and the state.
Bond hearing scheduled for man accused of killing NC woman in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man accused of killing a North Carolina woman will appear before a judge next week in Columbia. City officials confirmed to WIS that a bond hearing for 30-year-old Alexander Dickey is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on May 13 at Columbia Municipal Court. Dickey is accused...
Benedict College changes graduation location due to inclement weather
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thousands of students are getting ready to get their sheepskin at colleges and universities across the country including right here in the Midlands. While students and their friends and families are excited for the upcoming commencements, mother nature may end up raining on a lot of local...
Hundreds of townhomes along Broad River Road in Columbia get initial approval
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - New townhomes along Broad River Road in Columbia are one step closer to becoming a reality after the city’s planning commission gave the initial go-ahead to the project at a meeting on Thursday afternoon. The 214 townhome development, preliminarily called Broad Vista Towns, would be...
Strong storms possible tonight; Heavy rain for Monday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A line of strong storms could move into the Midlands tonight, because of that it is a First Alert Weather Day. We’ve also issued a First Alert for Monday’s heavy rain. First Alert Headlines:. Chance of strong storms tonight into the early morning hours...
Car crashes into Irmo bakery
Irmo, SC (WOLO) — The Irmo Police Department says everyone is okay after a small SUV drove into a local restaurant Thursday. Earlier this evening officers responded to ‘Lita’s Treats’ after a vehicle made an unexpected entrance. The Irmo Police Department says no one was injured. EMS did check on the driver, who is...