‘I thought I was going to die’: Victim in Columbia-area gas station fire speaks...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A woman is speaking out for the first time since being injured in a Columbia-area gas station fire. Olivia Rembert Finch recalled the terrifying moments she was caught in a fiery crash at a Spinx gas station on May 17. She had just come from church and stopped to get gas at her favorite spot.
Hairstylist Olivia faces long recovery after Spinx fire; family seeks help via GoFundMe
A crash and fire at a Spinx gas station on Summit Parkway left two people injured and sent one woman into a long recovery from serious burns, according to deputies and a newly posted GoFundMe for the victim. Deputies were dispatched about 1 p.m. May 17, 2026, to a disturbance...
A Columbia restaurant known for chicken wings is closing its doors. What we know
A Columbia restaurant known for chicken wings, tenders and more says it is closing its doors. Spice Wing, which has been located at 4400 Fort Jackson Blvd. suite 600-B since 2023, has posted a letter on its door that it is closing. The restaurant has been located in a shopping center that includes a Marshalls, a Michae
Two detainees stabbed at Alvin S Glenn Detention Center in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) are looking into the circumstances of a stabbing at Alvin S Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) that left two detainees injured. RCSD deputies were notified of the incident by ASGDC staff around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. Responding to...
Lexington Health, Cigna reach multi-year agreement
After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a result, Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1. Lexington Health patients are receiving notifications via MyChart and mailed letters. Patients who previous
Walmart to donate 53-foot trailer to support Richland One CDL training
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Walmart will donate a 53-foot box trailer on Wednesday to Richland One’s commercial driver’s license training program. The donation is scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Heyward Career and Technology Center located on Lynhaven Drive. District officials said the trailer...
Lake Murray Set to Host Bass Fishing’s Biggest Weekend
Major League Fishing is set to return to Columbia, South Carolina next week, May 28-30, for the 43rd annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) All-American Championship Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Murray. The three-day tournament, hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism, will showcase the nation’
Jury seated in Rick Chow murder trial, opening arguments begin Wednesday
The jury has been seated ahead of a high-profile Richland County murder trial involving a former gas station owner.
Ribbon cutting held for improvements of Richland County road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The ribbon-cutting was held on Tuesday. Richland County leaders said Hobart Road is safer after the ribbon cutting marked the completion of major improvements, including roadway upgrades and a new railroad crossing. The project was funded through a combination of federal, state, and private funds
Lexington Police need your help finding missing, endangered 82-year-old man
LEXINGTON, S.C. — The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered elderly man last seen Tuesday in the Lexington area. According to police, 82-year-old Homer Lloyd Yates was last seen in the 200 block of Old Chapin Road. Authorities said he left the area driving a bl
