Sheriff announces arrest of parent of teen who organized Blythewood bonfire
Authorities said the parent of a teenager who organized a Halloween bonfire in Blythewood that led to a shooting is now facing charges.
Rabid animal confirmed in Richland County, six people exposed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed that a cat in Richland County has tested positive for rabies. The cat was found near East Davidson and Davidson roads in Columbia and was submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing on Nov. 6 and was confirmed to have rabies on Nov. 7.
Richland deputies investigating after man gets shot to death in Columbia
Deputies are investigating after a man was reportedly shot to death in Columbia. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said in a release that deputies responded at about 7 p.m. Nov. 11 to the 1700 block of Nearview Drive in reference to a shooting. That’s just west of Percival Road and Interstate 77 in northeast...
Arcadia Lakes Shopping Center is under new ownership
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Arcadia Lakes Shopping Center is under new ownership after being purchased for nearly $3 million by Baltimore-based CityWide Properties. Built in 1986, the 33,000-square-foot shopping center off Two Notch Road is home to a mix of national chains and locally owned businesses. CityWide Properties...
Automaker bringing HQ to east Charlotte, with 1,200 jobs
Gov. Josh Stein and Charlotte officials said on Tuesday that Scout Motors — a startup electric vehicle maker backed by Volkswagen — will open its U.S. headquarters in east Charlotte. Scout Motors is also building a 4,000-job manufacturing plant in Blythewood, S.C., north of Columbia. The Charlotte headquarters...
Intense Debate: Allegations of Excessive Force by Jail Guard on Inmates
wach.com - 11/08/2025 03:51:43 PM. The recent arrest of Latasha McClendon, a guard at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, has sparked a heated debate among the public. McClendon is accused of using excessive force against two inmates, with charges including two counts of third-degree assault and battery and misconduct...
Annual Veterans Day parade held in Columbia, SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Columbia will honor military veterans on Tuesday morning with its 47th annual parade. The Veterans Day parade will begin at Sumter Street and Laurel Street at 11 a.m. FOX Carolina will livestream the parade here and in our streaming apps for Roku,...
‘Put them in jail and hold them accountable’: Law enforcement says gangs lead to...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Law enforcement leaders told state lawmakers Wednesday that South Carolina’s rise in youth gun violence is being fueled by gangs — and that addressing gang activity could be key to solving it. South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel said juvenile violent crime...
Family of man killed at convenience store announces lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The family of Deshawn Carroway, a man shot and killed at CK Mart in July, announced Wednesday they have filed a lawsuit against the convenience store’s owners. The family and their attorney, Tyler Bailey, held a news conference at 2 p.m. near CK Mart...
FIRST ALERT: Northern Lights are a possibility again tonight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - We have another chance to see the Northern Lights again!. The KP Index is expected to go up to 6 to 7 from 7-11 p.m. Wednesday night. This would make them visible on the horizon in the state of South Carolina. The best viewing is away...

















