Columbia SC

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Two lanes of traffic have been closed after a reported brush fire on a busy Midlands interstate, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said Tuesday. The fire has been reported in Lexington County at mile marker 188 on I-26W near the Old Wire...

HOPKINS, S.C. (WIS) - Two arrests have been made after a shooting on Gusty Lane in Richland County. Sheriff Leon Lott said two men were arrested. Allen Garner Jr., 19, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Mario Hooks, 19, is charged with kidnapping, attempted murder,...

CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands man now faces charges after allegedly kidnapping two teenage girls last weekend. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said 21-year-old Darrius Gilmore faces counts of attempted murder, kidnapping, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and discharging a firearm into a...

The Town of Irmo is looking for nominations fo the Heart of Irmo Award. The award is the town’s highest honor for residents and volunteers who go above and beyond to make the community a better place to live, work, and play. The town is looking for unsung heroes...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Lexington Two School District has announced its new superintendent. On Tuesday, Lexington Two’s Board of Trustees announced Dr. Angela Cooper as Superintendent beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Dr. Cooper has served as Interim Superintendent since February, and as...

SWANSEA, S.C. (WIS) - Spencer Laird’s first colon cancer diagnosis came at 26. The Swansea man was told surgery was a success. But a routine scan in late 2024 changed everything. “I found his doctor, and when he was out of the room, I looked at his doctor and...

CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. — A Richland County man has been arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping and attempted murder involving two teenagers, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Chief Matt Trentham said 21-year-old Darrius Gilmore is accused of kidnapping two 15-year-olds and transporting...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a missing 71-year-old man. John Miller was last seen near Lawhorn Road in Blythewood early Tuesday morning wearing black sweatpants, a black t-shirt, a gray hoodie, and a straw hat. Authorities say he suffers from Dementia...

These sweet Hopscotch Pups are looking for loving homes in West Columbia, SC! Each one is a young Carolina Dog / Australian Kelpie mix, full of energy and ready to grow up with a family who will love them forever. All are available through PETSinc.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Blythewood couple who say they were wrongly accused of theft, handcuffed and held at gunpoint in front of their children, is set to announce a federal civil rights lawsuit on Wednesday. Kartrez Rush, his wife, Jasmine Scott, and their three children were driving...