No immediate decision on bond reduction for Richland County hate crime suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - No decision was immediately made in a request to reduce the bond for a man charged with a hate crime in Richland County. A hearing was held Monday for Jonathan Felkel, the suspect accused of firing a gun at his Black neighbor, Jarvis McKenzie, in July.
A doughnut shop near Columbia plans to reopen after a brief closure. Here’s when
A Midlands spot for sweet treats plans to reopen its doors after a brief closure. The Dear Donut, located at 728 Dewitt Drive unit E in Lugoff, announced in October that it planned to close , with its then-owners sharing on social media that they were looking to slow down and spend more time with family. However, the...
SC hunters kill bears in record numbers as state loosens rules
South Carolina hunters are killing more black bears than ever as restrictions are eased on stalking and shooting the animals, a trend that concerns animal welfare groups but one that reflects state efforts to preserve the sport and keep the bear population in check. Since 2000, sportsmen have killed more than 2,200...
WATCH: SC state Christmas tree arrives in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina’s latest state Christmas tree arrived in Columbia on Monday. The tree was placed on the North Lawn outside the South Carolina State House. It will be lit for the annual Governor’s Carolighting Ceremony, currently scheduled for Nov. 23. Feel more informed, prepared,...
West Columbia police and Midlands schools team up to help families in need
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The West Columbia Police Department has partnered with Walmart and Midlands schools to support families affected by the government shutdown. Assistant Chief Matthew Deas emphasized the importance of alleviating children's worries about food, saying,. Kids should not have to be worried as...
Recent DUI Crash on I-77 Raises Safety Concerns for Local Roadside Workers
A South Carolina state trooper, Mitchell Williams Jr., is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 77 near mile marker 9. The driver, Alex Bookert, has been charged with driving under the influence and endangering emergency services personnel. This incident comes...
Columbia’s $25M Finlay Park vandalized a week before opening
Columbia has spent close to $25 million to resuscitate the long-dilapidated Finlay Park located between Laurel and Taylor Streets, south of Assembly Street downtown. Early steps to protect that investment include hiring full-time security and stationing designated police officers at the park. But the city’s ability...
Local Man Arrested After Shooting Near Pelion, Victim in Critical Condition
Jacob Mitchell Hill, 32, was arrested by Lexington County deputies on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The arrest is related to a shooting that happened Friday morning near Pelion, South Carolina. Hill is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
New $5 million training center opens to boost Midlands wages. See inside.
A new $5 million facility where candidates for area manufacturing jobs can train for the work has opened in Columbia, and local leaders say it’s a major step in boosting the number of well-paying jobs in the Midlands. The Cornerstone Economic Development and Workforce Training Center is now operational in northeast...
Ga. man charged for alleged role in Batesburg-Leesville officer-involved shooting
Authorities with the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department have released the identity and charges for the robbery suspect in Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting.
