Missing Richland County man hasn’t been seen in over a week, SC sheriff says
Anyone who has seen, or has information about, the missing man is asked to call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 803-576-3000.
Columbia police investigate crash between cyclist, cement truck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a crash between a cyclist and a cement truck. The crash happened on Wednesday at the intersection of Main and Calhoun Streets. Police said the bicyclist was transported to Prisma Health Richland with great bodily injury.
Rain chances stick around for several days across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - You can expect wet weather off and on this week and even into early next week as our weather pattern will remain a bit unsettled. Off and on rain chances continue next several days. Rain chances continue along with cooler temperatures for Mother’s Day weekend.
Richland County woman accused of receiving over $20K of SNAP benefits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Richland County woman has been accused of fraudulently receiving over $20,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The Department of Social Services (DSS) said Pamela Dinkins (also known as Pamela Baxley), 53, has been charged with three counts of fraudulent...
SC House approves plan that could eventually eliminate income taxes
Downtown Columbia closures, REAL ID deadline today and more news. Organizations urge Columbia City Council to uphold ban on conversion therapy. Organizations urge Columbia City Council to uphold ban on conversion therapy. Parents dead, child injured in Orangeburg County dump truck crash. Updated: 5 hours ago. Parents...
Deputies seek person linked to burglary at Calhoun County electric company
The father of Logan Federico, a North Carolina woman found dead in Columbia over the weekend, spoke exclusively with WIS on Tuesday. The father of Logan Federico, a North Carolina woman found dead in Columbia over the weekend, spoke exclusively with WIS on Tuesday. Logan Federico's former boss speaks with...
SC nonprofit got $800K grant to fight crime. Where did the money go?
More than two years after receiving an $800,000 federal award from U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, it remains unclear how a Richland County nonprofit is spending or has spent the money.
The REAL ID Deadline is here
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Time is up. Today is the deadline to get a REAL ID. Beginning May 7, 2025 you will need a REAL ID to fly, enter a federal building, or go onto a military base. After years of pushing the deadline back, the Department of Homeland Security is...
Bond decision delayed for man accused of murdering Columbia teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A judge took a bond decision for a man accused of killing a Columbia teenager under advisement Wednesday. Tonie Wilson, 20, was indicted in December for murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and breach of peace of a high and aggravated nature. His...
In Depth: Records reveal long criminal history of accused Columbia killer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Records show the man accused of killing a North Carolina woman in Columbia over the weekend has a long criminal past. Columbia police say 30-year-old Alexander Dickey allegedly shot and killed 22-year-old Logan Federico early Saturday on Cypress Street. He faces murder charges in Richland...
