Columbia SC

Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — A false report of an active shooter at the University of South Carolina on Sunday night led to widespread panic and confusion among students and staff, as law enforcement responded to what was later confirmed to be a swatting hoax. Olivia Borsodi, a freshman at...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — WACH FOX and The Jeffcoat Law Firm have teamed up to shine a spotlight on everyday heroes who are making a real difference in our community. This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is STEM educator Larry Thorne Jr., whose dedication and creativity are inspiring the next generation.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - All-Star Bowling Lanes, an important landmark for the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina, lit its new marquee Monday night. Rep. Jim Clyburn, who represents the area in Congress, officially lit the marquee and was joined by Orangeburg Mayor Michael Butler. The bowling alley, already...

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors several charitable organizations as “Angels.” The Secretary of State considers charities which use at least 80 percent of...

First-year public relations student Ashley Wall was in Thomas Cooper Library when reports of an active shooter on campus were issued. "I was with my three friends, but it still felt like it was every man for themself, which is understandable because it's scary, but people were pushing each other and falling," Wall...

Stroud Supply leases 62,812-SF warehouse at 150 Queen Parkway. Colliers South Carolina represented Crown Point Properties in deal. New space expands inventory for building materials superstore. Stroud Supply continues growth after opening a North Charleston site. A building materials company has purchased a warehouse...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - One person is in custody after a shooting that involved Richland County deputies on Tuesday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said deputies responded to reports of shots fired on the 300 block of Ovanta Road just before 10 a.m. RCSD said deputies made contact with someone before the...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2025) Fireman Ronald Boozer, from Columbia, S.C., builds gym equipment in the machinery repair shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities said a speeding vehicle led to cocaine and firearms being found in the Midlands over the weekend. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said 56-year-old Darrell T. Brown was arrested and charged with simple possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute...

USC Columbia campus under lockdown as police search for suspect near Thomas Cooper Library following active shooter reports Sunday night.