Columbia SC

A former Columbia gas station owner accused of killing a 14-year-old appeared before a judge Monday, arguing that he shot in self-defense.

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police Department say officers are searching for a man accused of being involved in identity fraud and financial transaction card fraud. The person is accused of entering Best Buy on Sunset Boulevard and taking a PS5, a MacBook, and a gaming headset, that was all worth $3,896.67.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has issued a reminder to all SNAP-EBT authorized retailers emphasizing compliance with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule. According to FNS, retailers must offer eligible foods at the same prices and on the same terms...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Thousands of families across the Upstate are turning to food pantries as SNAP benefits remain unfunded. SNAP benefits did not go out November 1, as funding sits in limbo during the federal government shutdown. Rachele Hart, director of Appalachian Ministries of the Carolinas, said...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Saturday morning on Camp Ground Road. Deputies responded around 1:27 a.m. on Saturday to the 600 block of Camp Ground Road after reports of a shooting. Officials said deputies found...

Midlands authorities are investigating after a person died in a shooting. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said in a release that deputies responded to a shooting at about 1:15 a.m. Nov. 1 to the 600 block of Camp Ground Road. When deputies got on the scene, they found citizens attempting to help a victim...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia-Richland Fire is investigating the cause of three fires that were reported around Dutch Square Mall on Saturday afternoon. A spokesperson for the fire department stated that firefighters were dispatched to the mall around 4:30 p.m., where three fires were reported around the property. Two of...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The 2025 Korean Festival will take place on Saturday for cultural celebration, food, and entertainment in downtown Columbia. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1412 Richland Street and is hosted by the Korean Community Presbyterian Church. Admission is free, with tickets...

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation reported a crash on Sunday night. Officials said the crash was on I-85N near mile marker 62. The two right lanes were closed due to the crash. Officials said the crash caused congestion from Exit 58-Brockman-McClimon Road-Greer...

South Carolina keeps its best burger secrets tucked between backroads and beach towns, where grills sizzle with hand-pattied creations and locals guard their favorite spots like state treasures. I’ve spent years chasing down smoky char, melty cheese, and that perfect bun-to-beef ratio across the Palmetto State, and...