Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. — People are shopping for fireworks all over Columbia to celebrate New Year’s Eve, picking up everything from small sparklers to big aerial shows. At Casey’s Fireworks on Rosewood Drive, the store is set up to help everyone find what’s right for them. Store...

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer had a full staff of assistant coaches by contract on Friday after the Board of Trustees approved the hire of Deion Barnes to coach the defensive ends and outside linebackers. On Sunday, the Gamecocks now have all of their coaches available full time. Two...

A local family is not ready to give up on keeping a dream alive. The Woody on Main closed its doors in October. The entertainment venue was the lifelong dream of the late Woody Windham, who was a well-known radio personality in Columbia for more than 55 years. The Woody...

South Carolina State University is set to become the first HBCU to have its official flag raised over the State House in Columbia.

ELGIN, S.C. — The town hall in Elgin will be closed on Monday as crews work to clean up flooding and assess damage. Mayor Melissa Emmons said a water heater at the town hall ruptured sometime after midnight on Sunday, and water wasn't turned off until 6:30 a.m. Emmons said the area of the town hall affected by the...

Two more South Carolina public colleges are seeking to add state-funded internship programs following success at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. Coastal Carolina University is asking state legislators to set aside $390,000 annually in the state budget to start the Teal Works Program at the...

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 27, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 27 drawing 05-20-34-39-62, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 3 Plus...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has sickened three people in South Carolina, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In total, 64 cases have been reported in the outbreak, which the CDC and FDA are investigating, with individuals stating they ate raw...

Due to increased rates of community influenza and other respiratory illnesses, Prisma Health will restrict anyone age 15 and younger from visiting hospitalized patients in its hospitals as of Tuesday, Dec. 30. The temporary visitor restriction is needed to help protect patients and team members during this time of...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) - This week on OnPoint on WACH Fox, we go one-on-one with the Palmetto State's own, Terence Young. The iconic musician was born into a deeply musical family in Elko, South Carolina. True to his family roots, Terence has been captivating audiences with his guitar for more...