Columbia SC

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County leaders have approved the purchase of a new mass casualty bus, a move officials say will improve emergency response during large-scale incidents. The specialized vehicle will allow EMS crews to transport multiple patients at once, reducing the need to use several ambulances during emergencies.

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — A proposed development on more than 200 acres of county-owned land in Chapin is moving forward, and we now know more information about the proposed project. In a statement released Wednesday, Lexington County Council Chairwoman Beth Carrigg said a majority of council members voted to...

If your family loves classic South Carolina barbecue, Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ has been feeding locals for generations. With multiple locations across the Midlands, it’s an easy go-to whether you’re heading out for a casual family dinner or grabbing takeout after a busy day. We visited the...

An Orangeburg County man has admitted in federal court to burning a puppy alive in a fire outside his girlfriend’s house as she livestreamed the killing on Facebook. Desmond Brown, 29, who pleaded guilty Wednesday at the Columbia federal courthouse when he admitted the killing, will likely be sentenced to between three and five years in prison at a later date under a plea...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this week in Columbia, according to the Columbia Police Department. Police announced that Lee’Sean Emmanuel Davis has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited in connection with the April 13, 2026, shooting in the 2700 block...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — April is Second Chance Month in South Carolina, and dozens of returning citizens and advocates went to the State House on Wednesday to share their stories and push for policies aimed at helping people successfully reenter society after incarceration. The gathering was part of the...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man last seen Wednesday morning, says the sheriff’s dept. Tyreek Moody, 33, was last seen on April 15, just after 8 a.m. in the 5600 block of Lower Richland Blvd in Columbia. RCSD says Moody was last...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A federal grand jury has indicted a 33-year-old Aiken man on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Devron Jakell Duncan has been indicted on one count following a Feb. 15, 2023, incident in...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed that a bat found in West Columbia has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found near Henslowe and Ashburton lanes. It was submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing on April 13, 2026, and was...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A Midlands man was sentenced for a shooting that happened in 2024, say officials. William Wright III was sentenced to 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to several crimes including first degree attempted burglary. According to investigators, in January of 2024 Wright tried to break...