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WRDW-TV - 11/19/2025 08:38:00 PM. A recent news story has sparked intense debate and discussion. The story revolves around a 20-year-old South Carolina woman, Jocelyn Byrum, who is facing attempted murder and child neglect charges after allegedly trying to terminate her 27-week pregnancy using medication. The newborn...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A Marlboro County woman is facing charges after reportedly bringing a weapon onto the grounds of Clio Elementary School on Friday morning. According to the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office, Samantha Widman has been charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds and disturbing schools. The...

Columbia Housing is pleased to announce the selection of Jessica Anderson Preston as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mrs. Preston brings 25 years of experience, having successfully led housing authorities in Rockville, Maryland and Largo, Maryland. Most recently, Mrs. Preston served as CEO of the Housing Authority...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Columbia just gained a new fast-casual option. San Jose Jr, a streamlined spinoff of the long-running San Jose family, has opened at 1616 Taylor Street—steps from Township Auditorium. Hours: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (Sun closed). Call 803-638-4303.

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Columbia got a fresh jolt on September 19, 2025, when Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea – The Vista (1002 Park St.) marked its relaunch with a ribbon cutting. Local owner Edwin Ng is positioning the café as a neighborhood gathering spot just steps from the...

South Carolina officials unveiled a new strategy Friday aimed at reducing dementia risk among older adults as the state braces for a historic demographic shift.

Our Judi Gatson caught up with the Gamecock head coach Friday morning at her grandparents’ breakfast at Brookland Baptist Church.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — One thousand Thanksgiving dinners, including turkeys, were handed out across Columbia on Saturday thanks to a major effort by a Midlands church. After raising nearly $200,000 in just 24 hours, The Brook Church partnered with Aldi and Walmart to give families the food they need to enjoy the...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday joined German Ambassador to the United States Jens Hanefeld to sign a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) establishing a formal economic partnership between South Carolina and Germany aimed at attracting new jobs and investment, accelerating innovation, and expanding...

A U.S. Marshals Service investigation led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man, wanted by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, in South Carolina, law enforcement officials said Thursday.