Columbia police search for man accused of indecent exposure at bookstore
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department (CPD) said they are searching for a man wanted for indecent exposure. Police said the man reportedly “committed [an] inappropriate act” in the children’s section of the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Garners Ferry Road in early May. Anyone...
Sheriff provides update on Blythewood Road shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — On Monday, Sheriff Leon Lott held a press conference providing updates on the shooting that took place on Blythewood Road in April. The press conference occurred at 3 p.m. at the Richland County Sheriff's Department Headquarters. Sheriff Leon Lott announced that over the last...
Haven at Congaree Pointe’s First Community Yard Sale this Saturday!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One local apartment complex is serving up some deals at a special yard sale this Saturday!. Haven at Congaree Pointe’s Community Yard Sale is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the apartment complex on 2401 Atlas Road. That’s located directly across from Bible Way Church.
Logan Federico’s Alleged Killer Went on Shopping Spree with Stolen Credit Cards After Murder
The man accused of killing 22-year-old Logan Federico in her sleep followed the murder by going on a shopping spree with stolen credit cards. The New York Post noted that Federico “was visiting friends in Columbia, SC, on May 3 when a prowler [allegedly] broke into a rental house, swiped her credit cards and gunned...
S.C. lawmakers ask for investigation into alleged ‘botched’ execution of death row inmate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two state representatives in South Carolina are requesting an investigation into a recent execution that was allegedly mishandled by the state. Reps. Justin Bamberg (D-Bamberg) and Neal Collins (R-Pickens) sent a letter Monday addressed to Gov. Henry McMaster as well as leaders of both State...
SC Treasurer announces National 529 Day celebration with college savings grant
(WPDE) — On Monday, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program in celebration of National 529 Day. The day is observed every year on May 29 as a reminder to families and friends on how easy it is to save for a child’s future education.
More than 70 Big Lots stores set to reopen this week: See the full...
WASHINGTON — Big Lots will open 73 more stores this week as it continues its retail comeback. Variety Wholesaler, which acquired more than 200 Big Lots stores as part of a deal last December, reopened dozens of stores over the last month. Starting on Thursday, May 15, an additional 73 stores will reopen their doors...
GoFundMe launched to aid family of 22-year-old NC woman after tragic murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A GoFundMe has been started for the family of Logan Federico, a 22-year-old killed in Columbia, SC, on Saturday, May 3, while visiting friends. The GoFundMe was created to help her family with funeral costs and support. Before her death, Federico was working two jobs...
North Carolina, South Carolina leaders launch new effort to fight fentanyl trafficking
The N.C. attorney general said fentanyl is “devastating the United States.”. Concord golf tournament bennefits Down Syndrome Association. Health officials warn of cannabis exposure in children. Updated: May 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM EDT. According to North Carolina Poison Control, accidental overdose have doubled in recent...
Helene-ravaged western North Carolina faces ‘first noteworthy flood threat’ since catastrophic hurricane
Areas of western North Carolina still in recovery mode due to the deadly destruction caused by Hurricane Helene last year are again on alert for flash flooding as a potent storm system brings rounds of torrential rain and thunderstorms to communities across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic.