Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities were at the scene of what was being described as a “public safety incident” on the University of South Carolina campus. A Carolina Alert was issued just before 3 p.m. Sunday, saying the incident occurred at 541 Main Street in Columbia. An online search matches the address as the...

The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Property Crimes Unit (PCU) investigators are reviewing surveillance video and pictures to identify the suspects accused of committing a series of auto break-ins at multiple South Columbia neighborhoods. The vehicles were broken into on March 7, 2026, and on February 28, 2026, in...

David Dixon’s clutch corner three lifts Christ Church to the Class 3A crown while Ridge View dominates Ashley Ridge to secure its third consecutive Class 5A Division I championship at Colonial Life Arena.

When the South Carolina stretched their game winning streak to 12 after defeating the LSU on Saturday, it appeared they were on track to clinch a fourth straight SEC Championship. Unfortunately, the stars didn't align well for the Gamecocks on Sunday. Dawn Staley was looking for her 10th SEC ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A Booker Heights resident is speaking out after a deadly shooting near a church on the 7300 block of Monticello Road in Columbia on Thursday. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford identified 18-year-old Jordan Miller as the victim who was killed in the shooting on Friday.

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Police were at the scene of a reported shooting in West Columbia on Sunday. The West Columbia Police Department said officers were called to the 2400 block of Augusta Road for the incident. WIS also noticed multiple shell casings and police in the parking lot...

Columbia, South Carolina – Columbia locals are being asked to put on their sneakers and go downtown to Finlay Park for the third annual “Jump Start Your Heart” Day Party. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it is part of the larger celebration of February as National...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Unseasonably warm and humid conditions are likely to continue through mid-week. Afternoon stay in the low to mid 80s Tuesday, which is 15-20 degrees above normal for early March. By Wednesday, we’re likely even warmer, reaching the upper 80s and close to 90. With...

What started as a small celebration of local art hit a new high Saturday as thousands of people came to the North Main area for the 8th annual Cottontown Art Crawl. It was only seven years ago that Julie Seel had a little idea. The resident of Columbia's Cottontown neighborhood invited a few artist friends to display...

Columbia, South Carolina – Columbia residents looking to enrich their gardens this spring will have a chance to do so at no cost. The City of Columbia’s Public Works Department, through its Solid Waste Division, is preparing to host its annual Free Compost Giveaway, inviting locals to stop by and collect compost for...