Busy shopping center near Columbia to get a new location of national restaurant
A new location of a well-known national smoothie chain is planned for a busy area of Forest Acres. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which has locations across the U.S., is planning a new shop at 4711 Forest Drive suite 24. That’s in a large shopping center that is anchored by a Lowes Foods grocery store. A spokeswoman for the...
State Museum Hosts Textile and Theater Events in September
Storied Threads explores South Carolina’s textile legacy Sept. 3; Theater Arts Day engages students Sept. 27. The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating creativity and culture next month with two special events highlighting the worlds of textiles, design, and performance. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 5:30 to 8...
Much Drier and Cooler To Close August
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A cold front will make its way through the Midlands Sunday night. This will cut into the humidity and temps with high pressure building in. Needed dry weather steps up. So August will end pretty tame and far from the heat we saw during the dog days of summer. This will be our driest stretch...
A look into Lexington United Methodist Church’s 175th anniversary celebration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - It’s been almost 175 years since the Lexington United Methodist Church got its start in a log cabin with only five members. Today, WIS got a sneak peek at the church’s official anniversary celebration. On September 7, the church is hosting a blended service...
Warm today before fall-like temperatures arrive to the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Highs today will top out around 90 degrees before an incoming cold front brings us a preview of fall. Cooler and drier air ushers in for the next few days. Slow return of rain chances towards the upcoming weekend. First Alert Summary:. Today is the warmest...
Coroner identifies victim in Dutch Fork Road crash
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim who died in a collision on Dutch Fork Road on Friday. Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the victim as 35-year-old Kelly M. Johnson of Columbia, SC. The collision occurred on Friday morning near Chapin. Dutch Fork...
Annual event keeps Gabbiee Swainson’s memory alive with haircuts and hope
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ridge View High School and Richland School District Two spent Sunday honoring the memory of Gabbiee Swainson, a former student who was kidnapped and murdered in 2012, with their annual “Cuts for Gabbiee” event. The back-to-school tradition offered free haircuts to students, family fun,...
$50K Powerball ticket sold in Lexington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Powerball ticket sold in the Midlands turned out to be a lucky winner after this weekend’s drawing. The South Carolina Education Lottery said two tickets in the state each won $50,000 from Saturday’s drawing. One of those tickets was sold at the Circle K at 1100 South Lake Drive in Lexington.
$50,000 Grant Boosts Lifesaving Work at Columbia Animal Services
Petco Love’s support will expand adoption efforts, pet enrichment, and healthy outcomes for families and their pets. Columbia Animal Services has received a $50,000 grant from the national nonprofit Petco Love to support its ongoing efforts to save pets’ lives and connect animals with families in the Midlands.
Photo gallery: Columbia celebrates Latin culture with annual festival
Saturday was a day for dancing in the street in downtown Columbia as thousands flocked to the annual Main St. Latin Festival. Founded in 2003 and sponsored by the City of Columbia, Richland County, Experience Columbia SC and the South Carolina Arts Commission (among otehrs), the annual festival not only gives Latin...
