Teen arrested in South Carolina party boat shooting that hurt 11 people
South Carolina Shooting Horry County Police Department A 19-year-old has been taken into custody in Illinois and authorities said they plan to charge him in a shooting that hurt 11 people after a party boat cruise in South Carolina . The shooting happened Sunday night on a dock in Little River after a fight on the...
South Carolina couple accused of $20K fraud using Cash App
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A South Carolina couple in Moncks Corner could face several years in prison after they were arrested on charges related to theft of thousands of dollars from a vulnerable adult. Investigators with the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud (VAMPF) Unit in the South Carolina...
SC paper mill with stinking past also had toxic mercury discharges
The New Indy paper mill was cited in a recent report for releasing the most amounts of toxic mercury of any other paper plant in the country
Richland County libraries could be a ‘third space.’ Explore free summer events
Richland County libraries are hosting free community events almost everyday this summer. Here are a few programs to check out.
Blythewood council votes against youth curfew, focuses on park security upgrades instead
The town of Blythewood made moves on Thursday night to crack down on youth crime with restrictions and increased security. However, a highly debated curfew for young people won’t be part of the solution. The meeting lasted nearly four hours, and it almost took that long for the town...
Man accused of shooting at deputies, injuring K9
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man is accused of shooting at deputies after they responded to a call on Thursday, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Jermaine Eric Halmon, 45, is charged with attempted murder and injuring a police dog. Authorities say around 11:23 p.m., deputies responded...
Portions of Riverfront Park to close for six months
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Beginning next week, a section of the Riverfront Park trail in Columbia will be closed for about six months while contractors for the City of Columbia Water Department build a new water intake on the Broad River. Construction is set to begin on June 2.
Desperate search underway for missing 72-year-old woman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A desperate search is underway for 72-year-old Alice Lewis, who has been missing since earlier this week. According to the Columbia Police Department, Lewis was last seen walking in the 2000 block of Main Street. She was wearing a black raincoat at the time. Police...
CPD searches for man accused of indecent exposure
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department hopes someone may recognize a man accused of Indecent Exposure. Authorities tell us the suspect struck two separate times, exposing himself while at two different retail stores in Columbia. The first incident took place May 8, 2025 at the Plato’s Closet...
Severe thunderstorms with hail, possible tornado, headed to central SC soon, NWS says. Here’s...
Severe thunderstorms with hail and a possible tornado could pass through central South Carolina Friday afternoon, according to National Weather Service forecasts.
