Man gets 17 years in prison for Forest Acres shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Midlands man will spend over a decade in prison for a shooting incident. Ty’Quan Rashad Kelly pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted murder, unlawful possession of a machine gun, and possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain crimes. On Feb. 3,...
Prayers Pouring In After 2 U.S. Plane Crashes Friday
Unfortunately a pair of plane accidents occurred in the United States this Friday, February 6. The first tragedy occurred this morning when a small plane crashed near an airport in Gilbert, South Carolina. The authorities confirmed that one person died and another was injured. "On Friday, Lexington ...
Historic Columbia VA building could become hotel in $40M project
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A long-vacant historic building in downtown Columbia could soon see new life, as a developer proposes plans to convert the former Veterans Administration building on Assembly Street into a full-service hotel. According to the company’s website, Georgia-based Capstone Property Group is under contract...
Suspects sought after two motorcycles stolen in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Property Crimes Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of stealing two motorcycles from an apartment complex in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department says the suspects stole a 2011 Suzuki and a 2026 Honda from Pointe Grand Columbia Apartments...
Dog exposed after raccoon tests positive for rabies in Columbia
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A raccoon found near Murraywood and Mapleview drives in Columbia has tested positive for rabies, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) said Thursday. No human exposures are known, but one dog has been quarantined under state law. The dog was submitted for...
South Carolina Weather Alert Today: 35 MPH Lake Winds Hit Columbia This Evening
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Carolina starts the day quietly, but the calm won’t last. Low fog hangs over parts of the Midlands early, softening streetlights and dampening pavement. By later today, wind becomes the headline. A...
Teens arrested in shooting at Vista Towers party, police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Two teenagers were arrested after a shooting at Vista Towers in January, the Columbia Police Department said. No injuries were reported. Police said 18-year-olds Eric Catoe Jr. and Kumari Stuckey are charged with breach of peace of a high and aggravated nature. Investigators said the...
SC attorney general could back Lexington County in development legal fight
South Carolina’s attorney general offered to support Lexington County’s concurrency standards in a lawsuit if the county is sued by developers. The county got a thumbs up from the state’s top legal office when County Councilwoman Beth Carrigg asked for an opinion ahead of a vote last month by council members to...
New program offers free transportation for for Richland County families
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A new way to help people get from point a to point b is now in Richland County, thanks to some teamwork between two organizations. The new initiative is being put together by Limitless Community Development and BJM Transportation, It's giving free transportation to families who have children...
Proposed North Main gas station faces neighborhood pushback
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A proposed gas station and convenience store along the North Main Street corridor is facing pushback from nearby residents. Developers are seeking to build the gas station near the intersection of North Main Street and Sunset Drive, adjacent to an existing title loan business. On Wednesday...
