SC prison’s vertical farming program gets grant to help pay inmates
COLUMBIA — Beginning next month, inmates at South Carolina’s women’s prison will be able to receive agricultural training and a stipend upon release with the help of a statewide grant program. The South Carolina philanthropy Power:Ed announced a $97,000 grant this month to the nonprofit Impact Justice, which is...
Top HBCU Band Eyes Major Comeback with New Director
Benedict College hires a rising star to rebuild its HBCU Band of Distinction and reclaim its place in the national rankings. The post Top HBCU Band Eyes Major Comeback with New Director appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Heat advisory in effect today with forecast heat indices up to 108
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Today will be one of those days we usually only experience a few times a year in the Midlands. Many are expected to reach 100 degrees this afternoon. Columbia only reaches 100 six times per year on average, and has not reached that mark since July 15, 2024.
Columbia natives bringing NYC frozen yogurt brand to Midlands
? 16 Handles opens June 28 at 4840 Forest Drive in Columbia. Columbia natives Ken and Sarah Barlow are local franchise owners. Grand opening includes free yogurt for first 100 guests and discounts. S...
Dumpster truck fire causes trash pileup in Chapin neighborhood
CHAPIN, S.C. (WIS) - A dumpster truck fire caused a bigger mess in a Chapin neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. The dumpster truck fire happened around 1:15 in the Palmetto Shores neighborhood. The fire caused a pile of trash to be dumped right in the middle of this neighborhood intersection and...
New Miss SC to be crowned in Columbia soon. Here are the details
The Miss South Carolina competition returns to Columbia this week for the 15th year. There are 43 contestants from various South Carolina cities, counties, universities and organizations. Preliminaries for Miss South Carolina begin Wednesday featuring onstage questions, evening wear and fitness. Talent preliminary is...
Landscaper arrested for throwing party at Weddington home that wasn’t his, sheriff says
The lightning strike happened on Tuesday, June 24, along Lake Murray in Lexington County. Water shut off for Dallas, North Carolina residents after main breaks. Gaston County residents in the Dallas area were without water Wednesday morning and placed under a boil water advisory after a water main break. 60...
Richland County mailing property value change notices to 12,700 owners
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Richland County is mailing notifications this week to property owners whose property values have changed by at least $1,000 ahead of the 2025 tax year. The notices, which are not tax bills, are being sent by the County Assessor’s Office beginning Wednesday, June 25.
Woman wanted, accused of having relationship with detainee while working at jail
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a woman accused of having a relationship with a detainee while working at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Authorities say Tara Schmidt, 41, is wanted after it was reported to RCSD on May 19. According...
SLED: Woman charged in vehicle fraud scheme using stolen IDs
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A woman is facing a criminal conspiracy charge after allegedly purchasing vehicles using a stolen ID. On Wednesday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced the arrest of 30-year-old Ffrancine Dianne Henry. Authorities say Henry, along with co-conspirator Arias...
