Troopers chase pig across I-26 in Midlands viral video
CHAPIN, S.C. — Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol recently had a very different type of chase on a Midlands interstate that ended with one apprehended -- and going to a good home. On Friday, the agency addressed a now-viral video of two troopers chasing a small pig...
Seven people arrested following shooting incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Seven people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured an 18-year-old woman at the Chester Heights Apartments on Sunday, June 22, according to the Chester Police Department. The shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Dawson Drive. Police say several individuals began exchanging...
Fireball seen falling from South Carolina sky may have been meteor: See video here
It's one of the city's largest annual celebrations. 60 animals flown to northern rescue shelters from Catawba County: ‘Flying second chances’. “Now, they’re on their way to brighter futures!”. Man stole car while father, kids grabbed snacks inside Gaston County gas station, police say. Updated: 8 hours ago.
SCDMV no longer issuing same-day licenses, IDs and permits starting this fall
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC (WMBF) - Starting this fall, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will no longer issue same-day licenses, permits and IDs as a way to prevent identity fraud. SCDMV said you will still apply for your license or ID in person but will receive the card through...
A new Miss SC teen has been crowned. Here’s who won
The new Miss South Carolina’s Teen is a graduate of Porter-Gaud High School in Charleston and will study psychology at Furman University in the fall. Crowned at Township Auditorium Friday night, Tess Ferm, 18, aspires to become a child life specialist. Her community service Initiative is to increase awareness of food...
Crews put out fire at Midlands home
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were called to the scene of a house fire on Faraway Drive on Thursday. Firefighters responded to the call shortly after 3 p.m. Upon arrival, they found smoke and fire coming from the front of the property. All...
One injured in midday shooting
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened around 2:20 p.m. on Friday in the 800 block of Watts Hill Road in Lugoff. Authorities say witnesses say three men were walking down the road when they got into an argument with...
Authorities search for man wanted on drug charges
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Michael Tyler Kelley, who is wanted on drug-related charges and also wanted by South Carolina Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services. He is known to spend time in the Ridgeway area and is in NCIC, according...
What we know about the fireball seen across several states Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. — You may still be wondering about that fireball that lit up the sky on Thursday afternoon. Matthew Whitehouse, observatory manager at the South Carolina State Museum, said the fireball, assumed to be a meteor, could have been up to three feet in size and traveling around 40,000 mph.
Columbia native brings location of his Southern buffet back to his hometown
Columbia native Bart McKinney moved to Waycross, Georgia years ago for a job with Walmart. That’s where he later opened B Mac’s , his Southern buffet restaurant. He’s coming back to his hometown to open a second B Mac’s location at the Columbiana Station shopping center in Harbison, which he expects to open in July....
