SC district failed to follow its own policy, risking lost revenue and legal issues
Richland School District 1 has repeatedly failed to follow its own policies for renting school facilities to outside groups, according to an internal audit, which has opened the district up to lost revenue, potential legal risks and inconsistent oversight. While reviewing of the Eau Claire High School student...
Person shot multiple times dies near North Carolina-South Carolina state line
FORT MILL, S.C. (WBTV) - A person died after they were shot multiple times at an apartment complex in York County on Sunday. Deputies were initially called to the Lakeview Apartments on Flint Hill Road around 9:15 p.m. on Nov. 23 for a report of disorderly conduct. At some point, the call was upgraded to a shooting.
Man charged after entering mosque armed with AR-15, showing gun to children, officials say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – A man in South Carolina is facing charges after police said he entered a mosque armed with a rifle. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said 29-year-old Adam White turned himself in Thursday. He was charged with disturbance of a place of worship, aggravated breach of peace and...
Awareness: 2026 SC African American History Calendar to be unveiled in December
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina is preparing to honor another year of power with the release of the 2026 South Carolina African American History Calendar. The long-running project highlights the lives and legacies of African Americans whose work has shaped the state and the nation. This year’s calendar will...
South Carolina law enforcement increasing traffic patrols over Thanksgiving holiday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — Law enforcement agencies in South Carolina are stepping up traffic enforcement this week as millions of drivers hit the road for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday, with an estimated 73 million people expected to travel by car between November 21 and December 5, according...
8 Weird Laws in South Carolina That Still Get Enforced Occasionally
South Carolina holds onto some truly bizarre legal rules that might make you do a double take. While most laws make perfect sense, a handful of old statutes continue to pop up in courtrooms and police reports across the state. Some date back over a century, yet they still carry weight when the right situation arises.
One person dead following vehicle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — One person was killed and four others hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 Sunday night, authorities said. The collision occurred around 7:30 p.m. near mile marker 72 on I-77 South in Rock Hill. According to troopers, an SUV struck a sedan traveling in the same direction. The...
Infections rise sharply as flesh-eating microbe moves through creeks of coastal SC
More people are getting sick from exposure to a dangerous microbe that inhabits South Carolina coastal waters, but efforts to learn about the germ and warn the public have become a challenge as the organism expands its range. The number of cases of vibrio, a microbe known to infect open wounds and cause illnesses...
Lexington County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Dogfighting
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Samuel Alexander Gray, 53, of Leesville, has been sentenced to a year and three months in federal prison after pleading guilty to operating a dogfighting venture and being...
Greg’s Groceries packs 300 boxes with food for families in need
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Serve & Connect with the Lexington Police Department supported hundreds of Midlands families through food distribution on Sunday. Bountiful Harvest started nine years ago as a holiday tradition, with two dates in November: one in Lexington County and one in Richland County. These...

















