Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — With severe storms and high winds threatening the Midlands, school districts across the region faced a critical decision: cancel school, switch to e-learning, or keep students in class. Most districts chose to cancel, but some parents in Richland County said the decision from two of the area’s...

A restaurant known for Asian flavors that had recently closed is reopening its doors. Thai Delicacies, located at 1213 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia, announced its reopening in a March 16 social media post. “We are reopening today,” the business said on Facebook . “Thank you for your patience and kindness while we...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — One person was taken to the hospital following a house fire on Monday afternoon on Romain Drive, according to the Columbia Fire Department. First-shift crews, along with the Irmo Fire District, went to the scene around 2 p.m., officials said. Most of the damage from...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Columbia man has been sentenced for a 2023 Myrtle Beach shooting and kidnapping. Collins Bates, 32, pleaded guilty on Monday, a month before his trial was scheduled to start, according to the Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. According to the solicitor’s office, the judge...

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal pickup truck crash that occurred in Lexington County.

A growing ice cream shop company known for its fresh dough cones has set an opening in the capital city. Crispy Cones, which has locations in a number of states, will open on March 27 at 1204 Main St. in Columbia. That’s near the South Carolina State House and the Moxy Hotel. “COLUMBIA… YOUR CONE ERA IS ABOUT TO...

SCDNR made a young outdoorsman’s dream come true today by swearing in 17-year-old David Powell as an honorary SCDNR Law Enforcement Officer during a special ceremony at SCDNR headquarters in West Columbia.

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.

While families wait years for affordable homes in Richland County, an agency charged with providing that housing owns more than 100 houses that sit empty — many deteriorated to the point that they require extensive repairs before anyone can live in them. Why the homes have been allowed to fall into such a state of...

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at March 14, 2026, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from March 14 drawing 09-30-42-50-52, Powerball: 21, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 3 Plus...