Columbia SC

Some places don’t just serve food; they serve memories with a side of nostalgia and a milkshake so thick your straw stands at attention. Zesto Drive-In in West Columbia is one of those rare treasures that makes you wonder why anyone ever thought indoor seating was a good idea in the first place.

IRMO, S.C. — An earthquake has once again rattled the Lake Murray area of Lexington County, according to reports from the U.S. Geological Survey. The agency reports a 3.0-magnitude earthquake with a preliminary location near the dam, not far from North Lake Drive and just south of Yacht Cove and Hollywood Point.

A member of the Facebook group “Happening in Lexington, SC” asked the following: “Can anyone tell me why Lexington County is running water lines down the 800 block of Windy Wood Rd when all homes have individual wells.” The unincorporated locale is south of Interstate 20, near the intersection of Calks Ferry Road and...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Tyrone Cyrus, 50, owner of Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, has been arrested and charged with four counts of tax evasion after allegedly underreporting more than $3 million in sales from 2018 through 2021. South Carolina Department of Revenue agents said Cyrus reported $8.19 million...

(WACH) — A West Columbia man will spend three years in federal prison after authorities say he was caught with multiple illegal drugs and a firearm despite prior felony convictions. Cedrick Exzavius Reese, 45, has been sentenced to 36 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release.

CAMDEN, S.C. — Authorities say a Camden man is in custody and charged with murder in a deadly shooting that happened near Lake Murray early Monday morning. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said 42-year-old Brian Vincemichael Ashford traveled to an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Lake Murray Boulevard,...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Columbia, South Carolina man was sentenced to 10 years in prison stemming from multiple incidents, including one in Myrtle Beach, the Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office said. Jaquis Derrick, 25, pleaded guilty to first-degree domestic violence, possession with intent to distribute...

The original Columbia neighborhood of Wheeler Hill is now just a memory for those who once called the historically African American community “home.” That includes former resident Crissandra Elliott, whose childhood home was located at 215 Bull Street. Eminent domain demolished Elliott’s house, along with other homes...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Country stars Darius Rucker and Lauren Alaina will perform at the Garnet & Black Spring Fest on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena, Gamecock Athletics and Rock Block announced. The festival replaces this year’s Spring Game due to stadium construction and includes a...

A pair of new sandwich shop locations have made their debut in the Midlands. Stacked, which offers bagel sandwiches, wraps, salads and more, opened on Feb. 24 at 2835 Devine St. in Columbia and 5580 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington, per their respective social media accounts . The Stacked shops are each located in spots...