Columbia SC

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A driver is dead after a two-vehicle collision in Lexington County on Tuesday, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim as 78-year-old Cheryl Deichmann. The crash occurred around 6:38 p.m. on Old Chapin Road near...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — State health officials have issued a health alert as the South Carolina Department of Public Health reports a significant increase in flu cases and other illnesses not commonly seen. More than 350 flu-related hospitalizations have been recorded in the past week alone, with numbers continuing...

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections said it’s investigating the death of an inmate. The agency announced Tuesday that 46-year-old Luis Antonio Maldanado was found unresponsive in his cell at the Turbeville Correctional Institution. SCDC added that his death is being...

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A South Carolina corrections officer was fired after allegedly trying to smuggle tobacco into a state prison. The South Carolina Department of Corrections said 60-year-old Patricia Robertson was arrested and charged with misconduct in office and providing contraband to prisoners. Robertson...

Looking for incredible thrift store bargains in South Carolina that won’t empty your wallet?. These 7 massive thrift shops offer jaw-dropping deals and treasure-hunting adventures that will make your dollar work overtime!. 1. Palmetto Thrift Store (Columbia) Walking into Palmetto Thrift Store feels like entering a...

Cases of the flu are rising nationwide. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show nearly 5 million cases in the United States.

The stretch of Interstate 77 through South Carolina is one of the nation’s deadliest, according to a new report. The 91 miles the highway travels from the state line near Rock Hill to Cayce recorded 90 fatal accidents from 2019-2023, the study by Camili & Capo PA of New Jersey said. The South Carolina interstate...

Those getting a new license plate in South Carolina this week will see a new design, as the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles rolls out new plates commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. The shift – from a design with the slogan “While I Breathe, I Hope,” to one that reads “Where the...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – In the south, welcoming in the new year means more than watching the ball drop at midnight on New Year’s Eve, setting off fireworks, or enjoying a champagne toast – it’s about what you eat. The dinner table in South Carolina includes a blend of Gullah Geechee heritage, Lowcountry cooking,...

The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series concludes with an installment of the South Carolina Hall of Fame Film Series produced by SCETV. This film will feature inductees from the Early 20th Century. Established in 1973, The South Carolina Hall of Fame, located in Myrtle Beach, inducts one deceased...