Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One business offering thousands of lab tests is opening up a new location Soda City today!. Any Lab Test Now’s grand opening starts at 9:30 a.m. at 2627 Millwood Ave., B3, Columbia, with a ribbon cutting with Mayor Daniel Rickenmann at 3:30 p.m. Curtis...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — As the government shutdown stretches into its 41st day, the impact on federally funded food benefits, known as SNAP, is becoming increasingly severe. With these benefits expected to run out by the end of the month, a church in Richland County is taking action to support local families.

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina State Trooper who was hit and severely injured by a driver in Lexington County was released from Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Friday after spending six weeks recovering. Master Trooper Wayne LaBounty was hit and injured while performing a traffic stop...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson has responded to criticism surrounding new safety measures and a clear bag policy announced ahead of Finlay Park’s $24 million grand reopening. The downtown park is scheduled to reopen the weekend of Nov. 15–16, featuring new amenities and security...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Weather Impact Alert and a freeze warning were in effect into Tuesday as temperatures were expected to be in the upper 20s in the Midlands. To help protect the community, the City of Columbia opened its overflow shelter to provide a warm place for those in need.

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — WACH FOX and The Jeffcoat Law Firm have partnered to spotlight everyday heroes making a positive impact in our community. This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is Rhonda Bush, the founder of a local non-profit organization, Girl, Get Up Society. Rhonda dedicates herself to...

The Midlands is currently under a freeze warning as temperatures are expected to drop into the 20's, and local homeless shelters are looking to do everything they can do to get as many people off the streets. Transitions Homeless Center is at full capacity when it comes to tenants staying...

In some hopeful news, 47 dogs and puppies were saved from three properties suspected of dogfighting in Chester and Lancaster counties, South Carolina. Humane World for Animals assisted the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in the operation, alongside the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, Chester County...

From fake Bitcoin investments to phony Medicare enrollment offers, scammers are getting more creative as the holidays approach.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – Officials in South Carolina said an infant was surrendered to a hospital under the state’s Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act. The South Carolina Department of Social Services said the baby was surrendered in the Upstate. Officials said the baby was born at...