Columbia SC

IRMO, S.C. (WACH) — Peep-A-Palooza, presented by Irmo Church of God, drew community members to Moore Park on Saturday morning for a day of Easter activities. Organizers thanked the Irmo community for attending the event, which was hosted alongside Mary's Mobile Market. Activities included a Peep-eating contest and...

Six people were arrested in Kershaw County, South Carolina, after a narcotics raid Wednesday on a home on Dixon Road in Elgin tied to 38‑year‑old Brandon Dixon. The operation, led by the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Special Response Team, along with SLED and Camden Police, uncovered drugs,...

South Carolina junior guard Tessa Johnson combines infectious positive energy with a skill set that has helped her be a major contributor from day one at USC.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Spring break is underway for many school districts across the Midlands, a time when families typically travel. But this year, higher gas prices are forcing many to rethink those plans. According to AAA, gas prices have climbed over the past month to around $4 a gallon,...

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is closing a portion of Garners Ferry Road starting next week for repairs.

Columbia, South Carolina – For many aspiring homeowners, the journey begins not with a key, but with clarity. In Columbia, that first step is being shaped into something tangible as the city prepares to open its doors to guidance, insight, and practical advice for those ready to move toward ownership.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Part of Garners Ferry Road will have one lane closed in the coming week as state crews make repairs that may take a few days. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said on Friday that the eastbound lane of Garners Ferry Road near Blue Johnson Road will close beginning on April 6 at 8...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A few isolated storms are tracking through the Midlands this afternoon, and will gradually fizzle out after sunset. Unseasonably warm weather will continue across the Midlands, with highs staying in the low to mid 80s through the weekend. Overnight, skies will remain partly to mostly...

Looking for something useful or adorable in Columbia? This week’s local freebies include everything from friendly kittens to a sturdy workbench. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!

People gathered in Columbia’s Five Points district Friday night to celebrate the life and legacy of Steve Taneyhill while raising money for a cause important to his family and the University of South Carolina community. Members of the Chi Psi fraternity hosted a “Friday After Class” fundraiser block party...