Columbia SC

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — A Richland County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering two women in 2020. According to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office, a jury found 33-year-old Dontrell Rufus guilty of two counts of murder and burglary in the first degree.

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say one person was found dead following a fire in West Columbia on Saturday morning. The West Columbia Fire Department said crews responded to the 1600 block of B Avenue just before 4 a.m. due to a burning home. Crews said they found heavy fire when they arrived, and a search of the...

Columbia Fireflies head to Carolina League Championship after win in first home playoff game. The Columbia Fireflies are headed to the Carolina League Championship after a hard-fought 2-1 win on Thursday night. Updated: 9 hours ago. Forest Acres Police are investigating a shooting that left one injured on Thursday....

Last year, the police raided, using excessive force, an office where a poker game was being played. Now, Gary Watts, one of the participants, is suing them for damages

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced new regulations for the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine, leaving some South Carolina doctors and pharmacists concerned about access. Under the new guidelines, the vaccine is approved for patients 65 years and older. Younger patients must have an...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – For decades, South Carolina State Officials have been working to shut down contraband cell phones inside South Carolina prisons. U.S. District of Attorney for South Carolina, Bryan Stirling, has said inmates are using illegal phones to commit crimes, traffic drugs, even communicate with...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The Richland County Coroner confirmed that human remains found in Columbia have been identified as Angela Fuller, a missing mother from Columbia. Fuller’s family expressed their devastation upon learning the news. For 2 weeks, we didn’t know anything, and to see her like that...

Sure, you could take an hour drive to your favorite chain restaurants — but wouldn’t it be better if they were right down the road?

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Police in Columbia have escalated their efforts to find 56-year-old Angela Fuller, a woman last seen in late August, saying the case is now being treated much like a homicide investigation. Missing Since August 29. Fuller was last seen on August 29 in the 3000...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia- Richland Fire crews encountered extreme hoarding conditions while responding to a house fire on Holt Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Smoke and flames were visible from the front of the home when 2nd Shift firefighters arrived, authorities said. Crews launched an extensive interior attack...