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Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn’t speak English, Sean Duffy...

Authorities say the driver of a deadly Virginia bus crash that killed five people on I-95 doesn't speak English, according to Secretary Sean Duffy.
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City of Columbia launches new online platform for short-term rental registration

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia has launched a new online platform designed to streamline short-term rental registration and renewals for property owners and operators. The City of Columbia Code Enforcement Division announced it is partnering with Tolemi to provide a cloud-based registration system beginning May
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More rain likely Saturday and Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The cold front responsible for some evening thunderstorms last evening has stalled to our south near the Georgia state line. That will remain south of us today and should act as a buffer to the rich moisture and wet weather. While a stray shower or...
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Man facing charges after chase with deputies in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man is facing several charges after leading deputies on a chase. On Friday, just before 1:00 pm, deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department saw a black truck disregard a traffic light at Parklane Road and 277. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but...
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Forest Acres shooting that ultimately left two dead now considered a likely murder-suicide, police...

FOREST ACRES, S.C. — Authorities now believe that a deadly shooting in Forest Acres on Tuesday was a murder-suicide. Forest Acres officials released the names of a man and woman whose deaths occurred this week following a shooting on Tuesday in the 3000 block of Barnes Springs Road. Police...
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Photo of the Week: Fire through the roof in S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia firefighters battled a large house fire on Kelly Mill Road on May 16, after crews arrived to find flames showing through the roof and much of the home involved. Engine 33 was first to arrive. No one was inside the home at the time. One...
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No injuries as crews quickly contain attic fire at Columbia home

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Firefighters quickly contained an electrical fire at a Columbia home Wednesday afternoon, according to the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. The fire broke out at a residence on Churchill Circle shortly after 2:30 p.m. The department said third-shift crews responded to the scene and were able to make.
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RCSD: Man denied bond after shooting outside Richland County elementary school

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The suspect in an early May shooting incident at a Richland County elementary school has been denied bond, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). According to RCSD, 44-year-old Corey Gibbons was denied bond Friday, following his May 12 arrest in connection with a...
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INTERVIEW: Expert offers his take on what caused sonic boom heard across SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - WIS spoke with an expert to get his take on what caused a sonic boom heard across the Midlands on Thursday. Dr. Venkat Narayanaswamy, a professor at the North Carolina State University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, sat down with WIS anchor Judi Gatson on Friday.
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Bond denied for man accused of shooting at SRO on school grounds

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Bond has been denied for a man accused of shooting at a School Resource Officer on the property of a Richland County elementary school. Corey Gibbons, 44, was denied bond on Friday following his arrest in connection with the May 12 shooting incident at Horrell Hill Elementary School invol

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