Authorities search for missing 14-year-old last seen in Lexington
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Authorities are urgently looking for a 14-year-old girl last seen in Lexington, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Haley Hall was last seen on Saturday in Lexington, South Carolina, officials said. She is 5’1 in height, about 110 pounds, with...
A new Mexican restaurant in Columbia’s Vista has an opening date. Here’s when
A well-known Mexican restaurant chain is set to open a new location in one of Columbia’s most prominent hospitality districts. Qdoba Mexican Eats, which has restaurants across the U.S., plans to open a location at 1000 Gervais St. on May 20, a company spokesperson confirmed to The State. The restaurant will be at the c
West Columbia man sentenced to 20 years for assaulting cellmate
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of assaulting his cellmate inside the Lexington County Detention Center, the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced Tuesday. David E. Bender, 43, was convicted April 15 of assault and...
Man arrested after shots fired at SRO on elementary school property
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man has been arrested following a shooting incident on the property of a Midlands elementary school on Monday, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at Horrell Hill Elementary School while School Resource Officer Deputy Toynika...
Poplar Street residents call for paving as potholes damage cars, lower property values
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Residents along Poplar Street in the Avenues neighborhood say potholes have damaged their vehicles and raised safety concerns on the state-maintained road. Janavia Dennis, who has lived in the area for 15 years, said the road conditions have become costly. “I’ve purchased vehicles over the years,
Proposed Irmo apartment development advances to town council despite resident concerns
IRMO, S.C. — A proposed multi-family development off Shady Grove Lane in Irmo is moving to town council after the planning commission voted Monday night to recommend rezoning more than 67 acres. If ultimately approved, the development could include about 200 apartment units. For nearby resident Bryan Murdaugh, the...
Chapin won’t issue taps to Brighton park. A decade-old contract may require them
A looming standoff between two local governments in the Midlands over the development of a long-delayed industrial park could hinge on a contract signed more than a decade ago. Even as Lexington County moves forward with the development of the Chapin Technology & Business Park at Brighton, the town of Chapin says it wo
Pay It Forward: Grieving widow turns tragedy into purpose
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — WACH FOX and The Jeffcoat Law Firm have partnered to spotlight everyday heroes who are making a positive impact in the community. This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is Sydney Kirton. Sydney is the founder of the Stevie Kirton Memorial Foundation. In 2022, Sydney's...
Students stage walkout at Midlands STEM Charter School amid state violations, parent complaints
Peaceful protest follows four state complaints over special education failures, teacher turnover and alleged bullying incidents.
Town of South Congaree says police chief is no longer employed
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - The town of South Congaree announced its police chief is no longer employed. The Town of South Congaree says that Chief CJ Quinlan is no longer employed by the Town. Town officials said he was sworn in and assumed his role as police chief on Feb. 16.
