Columbia SC

A former youth center employee at Shaw Air Force Base now faces federal charges related to the alleged assault of children.

Bond was denied a second time Thursday for a man accused of opening fire at Richland County deputies last year.

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — One person died on Friday night after hitting a tree in Lexington County, authorities say. Master Trooper Joseph Rowell with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 11:15 p.m. on Crystal Springs Drive at Living Waters Boulevard, which is north of Pelion.

A 42-year-old North Carolina teacher has been arrested after allegedly assaulting another woman at a Sam’s Club in South Carolina on Valentine’s Day. Ashley Murff was charged with one count of third-degree assault and battery following the reported altercation at the store on Fashion Drive in Columbia. Deputies...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is releasing details on the deadly crash that occurred on US 21 in Blythewood at the Richland and Fairfield County line on Friday. A 2007 Ford F150, a 2025 Kia Sportage, and a 2018 Lexus SUV were travelling south...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials said Pamela Brooke Schronce, a children’s boutique owner from the Upstate, was released from jail in the Midlands and booked into another Upstate detention center. According to officials, 30-year-old Schronce’s 10th arrest was by the Greenwood Police Department on Friday...

? Goodwill opens Midlands Clean Tech Accelerator Lab at 555 St. Andrews Road Five-week paid training program in heat pump installation, solar and EVSE Graduates earn national certifications and job p...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Midlands man has been charged after allegedly stealing thousands from a vulnerable adult at a nursing home. The Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) at the S.C. Attorney General's Office has arrested Demetrias Antonio Roberts, 41, of Irmo. An investigation...

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police are searching for an alleged shoplifter who took merchandise from Home Depot, say police. The alleged shoplifter is accused of taking over $375 of merchandise from Home Depot on February 13, 2026, without paying for it. Also, the person is accused of placing the...

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Deputies from two Midlands counties are on the scene of a deadly crash that happened on Friday afternoon. The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office said it was called to US-21 at the Fairfield-Richland County line regarding a crash. The Richland County Sheriff's Department and South Carolina Highway...