Columbia SC

Pictured above are Michael Beam, Matt Gaskin and Elizabeth Bunn. Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has announced three leadership appointments: Michael Beam as special advisor to the CEO, Elizabeth Bunn as chief financial officer and Matt Gaskin as chief operating officer. “These appointments reflect the depth...

Irmo — Christopher Stokes, a corporal with the Irmo Police Department, has been selected as the recipient of the Greg Alia Award, recognizing excellence in community engagement and service. Stokes was presented the award at the Serve & Connect Illuminight Gala last Friday. The Greg Alia Award, established by...

Award is the namesake of 2021 National Sheriff of the Year Leon Lott. The S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) presented Tarrant County (Texas) Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn with the prestigious LEON LOTT – FIRST THROUGH THE DOOR AWARD during an awards dinner held in Arlington, Texas, Friday evening March 6, 2026.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A Gilbert woman is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from a vulnerable adult. According to the Attorney General’s Office, between May of 2024 and July of last year Gina Carnaggio took advantage of her power-of-attorney status and used money from the victim’s account for her personal benefit.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man is facing charges linked to a Tuesday shooting in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said 79-year-old Larry Brown was arrested and charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. RCSD said Brown’s charges were linked to...

Thousands of people leave Lexington County every day to spend their money somewhere else. That’s according to data collected by the town of Lexington to track what economic development circles call “leakage” — the loss of local residents’ dollars when they go elsewhere to make their spending decisions, like cash...

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Two women have been arrested following an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of horses at a local property, according to officials. Danielle K. Fowlston, 48, faces nine counts of felony ill-treatment of animals, while Michelle Lyn Murray, 48, has been charged with one count of the same...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia Police Department arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store in December 2025. Authorities charged 27-year-old Wayne Pondexter Jr. with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is being held at the Sumter County Detention...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man has been arrested after authorities say a verbal altercation resulted in a shooting. On March 17 at 12:00 p.m., deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to the 300 block of Goodwin Way in reference to a shooting. Deputies arrived on...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two more men are facing charges in connection with a shooting outside a West Columbia Walmart. The West Columbia Police Department said that 20-year-old Jalen Jones was arrested on March 9, while 22-year-old Jordan Jones was arrested on Tuesday. Jalen Jones is charged with attempted...