South Carolina man pleads guilty in 2023 crash that killed pregnant woman
South Carolina Highway Patrol estimated Jones was driving more than 100 miles per hour and his blood alcohol level was .277 at the time of the crash.
South Carolina State Fair hosts Sensory Day for visitors with disabilities
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The South Carolina State Fair dedicated a special day to honor individuals with disabilities, offering a more inclusive experience on their fairgrounds. Sensory Day, held Thursday morning, provided a quieter version of the fair for children and adults with autism and other sensory disabilities....
Beloved mother lost, father critically injured in fire: GoFundMe started for support
Lexington, S.C (WACH) — A Lexington family is facing heartbreak after a fire on Tuesday morning took the life of 66-year-old Donna Hunter and left her husband, Paul Hunter, severely injured. The fire happened around 6 a.m. at the couple’s home on Millfield Court, and when crews arrived, the...
South Carolina autism license plate first of its kind in the nation
Layla Luna had a difficult experience with law enforcement in Los Angeles and that prompted her to launch a nationwide crusade. South Carolina was the first beneficiary. The founder and CEO of Just Bee, which is an organization for autism awareness, is in the middle of an ongoing effort to have all 50 states create a...
Over 230 manatees sighted in South Carolina just this year
SOUTH CAROLINA (WTOC) - Over 230 manatees have been sighted in South Carolina so far this year, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. In a social media post, the SC DNR says that this time of year, manatees begin heading south to Florida for warmer waters. However,...
SC Gov. McMaster: St. Helena shooting ‘unfortunate,’ gun bans not the answer
Following the Sunday mass shooting on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster said that judges need to start imposing stricter sentences for violent criminals and repeat offenders. Speaking after delivering the keynote address at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s annual State...
Two men face murder charges after 31-year-old shot, killed on Coalter Street
A Richmond man and a South Carolina man are both facing individual murder charges after a 31-year-old man was shot and killed on Richmond's Coalter Street in late May.
PHOTOS: SC State Fair brings Rosewood Drive to life, celebrates ‘Harvesting Happiness’
The South Carolina State Fair has returned to Columbia on Rosewood Drive, promoting a special theme of "Harvesting Happiness" for this year's fair. Running from Oct. 8 through Oct. 19, the fair offers more than 60 rides, food vendors, agriculture exhibits and live entertainment for attendees of all ages. The South...
Top 15 States with Manufacturing Sectors at Risk Due to Tariff Escalations
The world of manufacturing is a complex and ever-changing landscape. As global trade policies shift, so too do the fortunes of industries and states reliant on manufacturing. Tariff escalations, in particular, have become a hot topic of discussion, as they threaten the economic stability of many regions. But which...
This downtown Columbia area is getting a new Cuban restaurant. Here’s where
A new Cuban restaurant is being prepped in the heart of downtown Columbia. Cuban Corner, which has been a popular vendor at the weekly Soda City Market, is bringing a brick-and-mortar restaurant to 1212 Hampton St. That’s next door to the Hampton Place Cafe, near the intersection of Hampton and Sumter streets. An...

















