SC man who admitted stabbing, killing 2 people set for release to elder care...
Solicitor and relatives of the victims are concerned for the public’s safety pending the man’s release. Here’s where he’s headed.
40 states see gas price decline; South Carolina among those benefiting from the trend
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The average price of gas in South Carolina has fallen in the past week despite oil prices jumping more than $4 per barrel, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 gas stations in South Carolina. Monday's report states that prices in the state have fallen 7.1...
‘Huge milestone’ for CFD, first in the state to implement new schedule for firefighters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — It's a change years in the making that will have an immense impact on those who have sworn to protect our communities. This past weekend, the Charleston Fire Department implemented a new work schedule for its employees. “For about two and a half years we've...
Severe rain storms cause power outages across the Midlands
MIDLANDS, S.C. (WACH) — Severe weather on Monday continues across the Midlands region with heavy rain and thunderstorms causing power outages. Aiken County is currently experiencing the most outages as of 1:13 p.m. E.S.T. Monday, May 12. Emergency crews are working to fix power, downed trees, and flooded roadways.
Helping a veteran and their family one sip at a time
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) ---- Range Fore Hope a Columbia non-profit that specializes in helping veterans and their family members, is getting some much-needed help all thanks to a bottle of bourbon. Every year, Evan Williams Bourbon celebrates being American-made and American-owned with the release of limited-edition...
Columbia Police looks for 18-year-old USC student missing since Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department is asking for help finding a missing student from the University of South Carolina. Police are looking for 18-year-old Donaven “Donny” Dempsey, who they say left his hometown of Spartanburg to come to Columbia on May 8th. They say no...
Special Mother’s Day service held at Sumter church
Churches bring people together in many ways. In Sumter County, St Matthew Missionary Baptist Church is using its community garden to do just that. The Columbia Police Department is asking for help finding a missing student from the University of South Carolina. Full interview with Pastor Fr. Michael C. Okere...
Brace for a wet weather with heavy rain and storms ahead
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Grab your umbrella and keep it close—rainy weather isn’t going anywhere just yet. Showers and thunderstorms are expected every day through early next week, and some of that rain could be heavy at times, especially on Monday. We’re already seeing showers move into the...
Fire destroys Richland County mobile home, 1 person found dead
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — One person has been found dead following a mobile home fire off Bluff Road in Richland County on Sunday. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department said the coroner was called to the scene on South Goodwin Circle in Gadsden after firefighters found a victim after searching the aftermath.
Dawn Staley Receives Major Update from South Carolina Leadership
Dawn Staley's influence prompts key update at South Carolina.
