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WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Lexington County jury has convicted the suspect in a 2023 West Columbia hotel shooting. Jonathan Russell Saylor, 36, was found guilty of two counts of attempted murder, shooting into a building while occupied, possession of a machine gun and possession of methamphetamine. West Columbia...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Columbia restaurant owner says he is working to rebuild his business after losing more than $316,000 to embezzlement in what federal prosecutors describe as a scheme carried out over time by a trusted employee. Michael Duganier, owner of Publico and other Columbia-area restaurants, said the...

In observance of the Easter holiday, the City of Columbia will offer complimentary parking in all city parking decks from 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, through 2 a.m. on Monday, April 6. In addition to free deck parking, on-street parking throughout the city will also be complimentary during this...

A man who has been charged in multiple and separate violent crimes in Columbia was recently sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. On March 26, a Richland County jury convicted James Alterique White of murder, the 5th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said Thursday in a news release. Judge Heath Taylor sentenced...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Students in Richland One will be recognized Thursday for surpassing a districtwide reading goal during a celebration in Columbia. The 2026 Superintendent’s Book Club Challenge Celebration took place at 9:30 a.m. at W.A. Perry Middle School, honoring elementary and middle school students who...

When booking a hotel, guests expect the bare minimum: clean sheets, friendly staff and a safe experience. But not every hotel in the Columbia area meets these standards. Google keeps track of guest’s least favorite hotels based on customers reviews. The worst-rated hotels in Columbia all earned less than three stars,...

A Columbia man was arrested for attempting to pass stolen scratch-off tickets for a payout, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Omarion Xavier Elmore, 20, was charged with intent to defraud with counterfeit game tickets on March 13, 2026, according to a news release. An investigation revealed...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In the Bradley neighborhood in Columbia, residents say they’ve been surprised by a recent increase in citations for parking on front lawns. Some said they park on grass or dirt to accommodate family members or because they lack other space. Gloria Brown, a Columbia resident,...

UConn coach Geno Auriemma erupted live on ESPN after a ripped jersey incident involving Sarah Strong and blasted officiating during a Final Four matchup against South Carolina

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Columbia neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to pets and garden supplies.