Columbia SC

LEXINGTON, S.C. — As Lexington County continues to grow, county leaders quietly sought informal legal guidance from the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office on whether local schools can be included in a controversial development policy known as concurrency, according to documents obtained by News19. Concurrency...

The Sierra Club appealed the EPA’s approval of South Carolina’s do-nothing plan to reduce air pollution at our country's most wild and scenic national parks and wilderness areas. The Congressionally-approved Regional Haze program of the Clean Air Act is intended to reduce air pollution, including from coal plants,...

Columbia, SC (WACH) — A hearing at the state house on Tuesday could significantly impact rental histories and housing opportunities for many. Currently, evictions remain on a tenant's permanent record, but a new bill proposes removing them after five years. Supporters argue this change could benefit thousands of...

49 year old Sabrina Heinz was last seen in Winnsboro, South Carolina on January 28, 2026. She was last seen at the Shell gas station on SC-200 around 10:00 pm. At approximately 10:00 pm on January 28, 2026, Sabrina Heinz was last seen at the Shell gas station located on SC-200 in Winnsboro, South Carolina. She never...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air. It’s a special day for couples and restaurants recognize that by serving up meal courses unique just for the holiday. Many notable restaurants in Columbia are offering these courses and special deals for couples who want a night to celebrate. From...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A 47-year-old man has been identified after he was found dead outside a residence in Lexington County on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the man as Hoyt Mitchell Jennings of Columbia. He was pronounced dead at the scene after...

A local hotel developer who was passed over for a downtown property deal has sued the city of Columbia for records regarding that deal. In December, Columbia City Council unanimously approved plans to sell the city-owned office building at 1136 Washington St., to luxury hotel developer Kessler Enterprise for $2.9...

This article nails a common pitfall for Charleston and Columbia homeowners: mild weather lulls you into skipping checks, letting winter damage fester. With your interest in local safety and maintenance, it’s spot-on advice—fluctuating temps (like today’s warmer-than-usual February in SC) stress roofs, HVAC, and...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A housing advocate is calling for people to testify at an upcoming subcommittee hearing at the South Carolina State House. The hearing scheduled for Tuesday is about legislation that would remove eviction records after five years. Lasenta Lewis Ellis asked for individuals willing to speak...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Investigators with the Columbia Police Department Special Victims Unit are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman. Police said 46-year-old Sharonda Frazier was reported missing by a loved one after they had not heard from her for about a week. Authorities...