Female Fatally Shot in Domestic-Related Homicide
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have active arrest warrants for a man accused of fatally shooting a female during a domestic-related homicide on her 42nd birthday. Once located, 36-year-old Cordera Hopkins will be charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime & Unlawful Possession...
Two Columbia elementary schools get new principals
Students at two Richland One schools will be greeted by new principals when the 2025-2026 school year begins August 11. Timothy Blackwell, who has served as principal at Arden Elementary School for seven years, will be the new principal at Meadowfield Elementary School. Blackwell has over 20 years’ experience in...
The Making of a Soldier: Welcome to Fort Jackson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina is home to the largest Army Basic Training installation in the United States. Since 1917, thousands of men and women have trained at Fort Jackson to serve in the military. Today, there are more than 449,000 active-duty Army members. Each year, 58 percent of new soldiers are...
Midlands man arrested on vehicle fraud charge, SLED says
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands man has been arrested on a vehicle fraud charge, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Paul Geffory Lindsley, 56, was arrested on one charge of fraudulent application for a motor vehicle on Friday after the South Carolina Department of Motor...
Columbia native wins Miss South Carolina crown
A full week of competition culminated in Sarah Kay Wrenn taking home the title of Miss South Carolina 2025 Saturday night. Wrenn, who competed as Miss Lake Murray, was crowned at the historic Township Auditorium in Columbia. She will receive a $60,000 scholarship and will advance to the Miss America competition in...
One person arrested in connection to deadly shooting incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A 17-year-old girl from Myrtle Beach has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Johnsonville teen in Florence County. Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye confirmed that Gianna Kistenmacher was taken into custody on Monday and charged with accessory before the fact to a felony. No...
Firework regulations in South Carolina: Know the rules before celebrating Independence Day
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Before Lowcountry residents hit the firework stand this Friday to celebrate the 4th of July, it’s important to remember the can and can’t do's of fireworks in South Carolina. Statewide, no one under the age of 16 can purchase fireworks, and individuals are...
This Wholesome South Carolina Creamery Serves Fresh Milk, Cheddar Curds, And Moo-Tastic Farm Tours
If you think milk just comes from a jug in your fridge, a trip to Happy Cow Creamery will make you see dairy in a whole new (and delightfully delicious) light. Tucked into the green fields of Pelzer, South Carolina, this down-to-earth farm is as cheerful as its name—and yes, the cows really do seem happy.
Pilots fly cats from overcrowded SC shelters to other states for help
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Pilots to the Rescue, an organization where volunteer pilots help shelter animals, helped dozens of cats get a new beginning. On Saturday, Pilots to the Rescue flew 62 cats from overcrowded South Carolina rescues to New Hampshire and surrounding areas, where they have more capacity.
DOJ: Greer woman among hundreds indicted in healthcare fraud schemes
GREER, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The U.S. Department of Justice said an Upstate woman is among hundreds of people charged in a healthcare fraud scheme. Latisha Massey, 37, of Greer is accused of exploiting a resident of a healthcare facility where she worked as a certified nursing assistant. The DOJ...