Broad River celebrates re-opening of Ashley store in Columbia, South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, celebrated the grand re-opening of its fully renovated Ashley store and outlet at 108 Harbison Blvd. in Columbia on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Originally opened in 2008, the 44,000-square-foot...
Police chief’s medical emergency caused crash, South Carolina officials say
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Investigators say that the police chief of a South Carolina town had an "unforeseen medical event" before being involved in a crash earlier in the week in Columbia. Captain Sonny Collins with the South Carolina Highway Patrol shared on Saturday that the investigation determined that South...
DOJ: Florida man’s drone flew fentanyl into prisons
A 45-year-old Florida man was charged with conspiring to distribute fentanyl into federal prisons using a drone, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced Friday.
Car hauler fire brings traffic delays on I-26 in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is warning westbound drivers on I-26 in Calhoun County to expect delays on Sunday morning. Master Trooper William Bennett shared a photo of a large fire involving a car hauler near mile marker 137. Bennett said a detour is already in place at mile marker 139...
Judge Sets Bond for Man Charged in Crash That Killed South Carolina State Trooper
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A Hanahan man accused of causing the crash that killed South Carolina State Trooper Dennis Ricks appeared virtually in court Friday, where a judge set bond at $225,000 cash surety. The defendant, 45-year-old Anthony Aydlette, is charged with reckless homicide after allegedly striking Trooper...
Sheriff’s department searches for missing endangered man
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for 62-year-old Dannie McCrae, who was last seen around 10 a.m. Authorities said McCrae suffers from medical complications and is believed to be in danger. McCrae is described as bald, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and...
New trash collection and recycling center opening in Lexington County
A new, expanded trash collection and recycling center is opening in Lexington this week. The current site, located at 110 River Chase Way (between Lexington and West Columbia), will permanently close Monday, September 1, at 7 p.m. The Augusta Road Collection & Recycling Center, located at 4765 Augusta Road, will...
This Old-Fashioned Drive-In In South Carolina Has Cheeseburgers Famous Throughout The State
There’s something magical about a place that hasn’t changed much since your parents—or even grandparents—first visited it, especially when that place serves up cheeseburgers so legendary they’ve become part of South Carolina’s culinary identity. The Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg isn’t just a restaurant; it’s...
Overdose Deaths Drop in South Carolina for First Time in a Decade
COLUMBIA, S.C. — For the first time in ten years, South Carolina has recorded a decline in overdose deaths, a shift that state health officials are calling a hopeful milestone in the ongoing opioid crisis. According to state data, just over 2,100 overdose deaths were recorded in 2023, reflecting...
Hands-free law begins in SC Monday, bans holding phone while driving
WACH — South Carolina’s new hands-free law takes effect Monday, making it illegal for drivers to hold a phone or any other mobile electronic device while driving. Drivers cannot use devices to read or send texts or emails, browse websites, post on social media, watch videos or movies, or take video calls.
