Columbia SC

(Story courtesy Edgefield County School District) Strom Thurmond High School’s mock trial team won its third straight state title Saturday, March 14, at the Richland County Judicial Center. It was the team’s seventh title within the last decade and 12th state championship overall. Team members include Raina Barrs,...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Temperatures are expected to drop Monday night, with much of the Midlands under a freeze warning. Local farmers are working to protect crops that have already started to bloom after several weeks of warm weather. Severe weather early Monday is bringing cooler temperatures across the...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — WACH FOX and The Jeffcoat Law Firm have partnered to spotlight everyday heroes who are making a positive impact in the community. This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is Sheron Capers. Sheron Capers is a registered nurse of 40 years and a health science...

Manchester Farms in Columbia is the oldest and largest quail producer in the United States. The farm produces about 50,000 quail weekly and sold nearly 50 million eggs in 2025. CEO Brittney Miller continues the legacy started by her father, founder Bill Odom. The company has expanded into quail eggs,...

Connoisseur Media has flipped hot AC WARQ Columbia, SC from “Live 93.5” to “93.5 The Bubble,” a new station they say is built around a “feel good” music vibe rather than a traditional format. The new brand nods to Columbia’s longtime nickname, “Soda City.”

For years, Soda City Market has taken over Main Street in the name of bringing locally sourced, hand crafted goods to Columbia citizens rain or shine. Now, the market has once again been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. After earning...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is hosting a trailer stamping event later this month aimed at helping residents protect their property and recover stolen trailers. Officials say trailers are among the most frequently stolen items in Lexington County, and the program is designed to...

Krystal Rampalli of Columbia used to donate clothes by dropping them into the metal clothing donation bins that dot the parking lots of shopping centers across the Midlands, believing she was helping those in need. But then she became curious about whether she was really helping others. “I’ve had this suspicion in...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Lexington County School District One will offer a limited number of school choice opportunities for the 2026–27 academic year. This opportunity allows some students to attend schools outside their regular attendance zones if space is available. District officials say the option is...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The famous “Wienermobile” parked its buns in Columbia Sunday afternoon. Oscar Mayer fans had the opportunity to touch and take pictures with the iconic car outside of EdVenture Children’s Museum. The Wienermobile has been around since 1936 and has taken on many different...