Hit-and-Run Suspect Returns to the Scene and Rams the Deputy Investigating It
A West Columbia man came back to the scene of a weekend hit-and-run he’s accused of causing and rammed a sheriff’s deputy’s patrol vehicle while the deputy was still sitting inside it, the Lexington County ... Read more
Local Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity chapter celebrates 40 years in Columbia by providing more...
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter assembled more than 300 hygiene kits for individuals and families served by shelters throughout the Midlands. The project was one of several events held during the chapter’s Charter Week celebration. A charter is
WIS mug to be featured on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - WIS is again proud to be part of a unique late-night tradition. A WIS mug will be featured on the desk of Seth Meyers during the latest episode of “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” airing at 12:35 a.m. Friday on NBC. Click/tap here for...
St. Andrews Road fire heavily damages one business, spares three others
IRMO, S.C. — Crews from the Irmo Fire District and Columbia-Richland Fire Department were on the scene Friday morning battling a commercial structure fire on St. Andrews Road. The single-level structure in the 7000 block of St. Andrews Road contains several businesses. One of the businesses was heavily damaged...
7 SC companies to lay off more than 2,000 workers, report says. Here’s where
Since the start of 2026, thousands of South Carolina workers have been notified of their termination due to company layoffs and closures, according to a report from the SC Department of Employment and Workforce. Hundreds have already been forced to find new employment. Since The State’s last report on SC layoffs , seve
Ag + Art Tour showcases local life
South Carolina is a state that thrives off of natural land, from the coast to the mountains, and all the farmland in between that’s supported life for generations. In order to pay homage to this, the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is taking guests around farms, with Richland County as one of the stops.
WesCo Brew & Bowl Hosts Open Interviews June 4 – 12
WesCo Brew & Bowl, a new high-tech entertainment center featuring bowling, dining and interactive attractions, is now hiring for more than 140 positions across all departments. The venue will host open interviews June 4-12, daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as it prepares to open to the public in June.
Clear Dot student named statewide Student of the Year
Clear Dot Charter School (Clear Dot) third grade student Aria Davis was named the 2026 Elementary School Student of the Year by the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute). The announcement was made during the Institute’s Awards Banquet on May 20, where over 600 attendees gathered to celebrate outstanding teachers, st
Columbia men sentenced to prison for break-ins, illegal firearm possession
Damion Walker, 25, and Malcolm Price, 38, both of Columbia have been sentenced to federal prison for being felons in possession of firearms. According to evidence obtained during the investigation, Price and Walker were on the University of South Carolina campus at the time of a concert at Colonial Life Arena, during w
Jody’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls Coming to Lexington This Summer
Jody’s famous cinnamon rolls and deli classics are set to arrive in Lexington this summer. Cinnamon Roll Deli, owned by Jody Kreush, is opening at 309 S. Lake Dr. A Town of Lexington Planning and Zoning filing from April 2026 shows the shop is under construction. The second outpost...
