New Good Samaritan Clinic director credits organization with saving husband’s life
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Good Samaritan Clinic offers free healthcare for uninsured patients across the Midlands. For one family, the organization has given them much more. Twenty-five years ago, the first Good Samaritan Clinic opened in Columbia with the mission of helping uninsured residents in the Midlands...
I-26 ramps closed after oversized trailer gets stuck in mud
IRMO, S.C. (WACH) — The St. Andrew’s on and off ramps to Interstate 26 East were closed for several hours Thursday morning after an oversized load on a long trailer became stuck in the mud, according to the Irmo Fire District. The closure slowed down drivers passing at...
City of Columbia settles lawsuit, pays money to owners of former Constan car wash
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia has settled a lawsuit with the owners of the former Constan Car Wash, a business just outside the Five Points district that claimed the city's actions ruined their property. Court documents show the judge accepted the settlement between both sides on Wednesday,...
Two teenagers arrested after man shot in Richland County, SC sheriff says
A week after a man was shot in South Carolina two teenagers have been charged in connection to the crime, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department . Fellow 18-year-olds Allen Garner Jr. and Mario Hooks were each charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, the...
Six people arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Six people were arrested following a narcotics investigation in Kershaw County that uncovered drugs, firearms and multiple cases of animal neglect, according to authorities. Investigators with the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Special Response Team, the South Carolina Law...
Black South Carolina Family Files Federal Lawsuit After Wrongful Traffic Stop, Guns Drawn And...
Trooper initiated high-risk stop based on vague, unverified tip about a similar truck. Family held at gunpoint, ordered out of vehicle, and restrained in front of children. Trooper allegedly lied to justify the unlawful stop, but no stolen property was found. Another day, another egregious “mistake” that could’ve...
This busy road in Columbia to get a new location of a popular chicken...
A popular national chicken finger chain has plans for a new restaurant in a high-traffic area in the Columbia area. Zaxby’s, which has locations in a number of states, is planning a new restaurant at 2010 Bluff Road, according to permits issued by the city of Columbia. According to the city’s monthly report of...
Man among 5 arrested in West Columbia Walmart shooting facing new charges
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man among five arrested in connection with a shooting at a West Columbia Walmart last month is facing new charges. The West Columbia Police Department confirmed to WIS that 20-year-old Jalen Jones was served warrants on Wednesday for six counts of first-degree assault. He was denied bond...
Dawn Staley can turn college hoops upside down by landing Audi Crooks
Dawn Staley can turn college hoops upside down by landing Audi Crooks
Richland County deputies search for suspect in credit card fraud case
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Investigators are asking for help in identifying a suspect in a credit card fraud case, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. RCSD investigators are trying to identify an unknown suspect in connection with the use of a stolen credit card on Feb....

















