SCDPH: Rabid bat found in Richland County, 3 people exposed
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– SC Department of Public Health says a bat from Richland County has tested positive for rabies. In Richland County, a bat was found near Lincoln and Aiken streets in Columbia. Three people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. One cat was...
South Congaree Town Council bars mayor from presiding over meetings
Leaders in South Congaree moved Tuesday to bar Mayor Cindy Campbell from presiding over town council meetings.
Future graduates, servicemen honored at ceremony
A bright future lies ahead for Alex Desjarlais. In two days, he’s slated to graduate from Irmo High School. A month later, Desjarlais will depart for basic training at RTC Lakes in Illinois to begin his career in the United States Navy. Tuesday afternoon at Fort Jackson, Desjarlais and...
Richland County teacher charged after search for runaway at her home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands teacher is now facing charges after authorities said a recent search for a runaway led to her home. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said 33-year-old Yshay Fuller was charged Tuesday with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, obstructing justice and neglect by a legal gua
TRAFFIC ALERT: Gas leak in Lexington closes multiple roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington Police Department (LPD) says a gas leak has shut down multiple roads. The gas leak has closed East Butler Road from Harmon Street to Oswald Street, including East Crout Street. LPD says emergency personnel are on scene. Dominion Energy has been notified. Police say...
In Richland County, a petrol station exploded as a result of a road rage...
Two people were injured after a gas station explosion in Columbia, South Carolina, caused by a road rage incident, authorities say. The crash occurred Sunday afternoon at a station on Hard Scrabble Road when a woman, allegedly fleeing another driver, lost control of her vehicle and struck gas pumps. The collision cause
Gilbert High School Band to perform in National Memorial Day Parade in DC
GILBERT, S.C. — The Gilbert High School band is preparing to perform on a national stage next week as students travel to Washington, D.C., for the National Memorial Day Parade. School officials said Gilbert High is one of only three South Carolina high schools selected to take part in...
Son of former Milford pediatrician dies in SC car crash
The 35-year-old son of former Milford pediatrician Dr. Bradley Winston died Saturday, May 16, after a single-vehicle collision in St. Matthews, South Carolina.
SC Air National Guard wants you to take off with them and protect the...
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- The South Carolina Air National Guard is looking for men and women to join their mission. According to SC Air National Guard website: Established in 1946, the South Carolina Air National Guard consists of more than 1,500 Airmen who work and drill at McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
Shot man found in Richland County, South Carolina sheriff says
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said it’s investigating an early morning shooting that left a man hospitalized Wednesday. At about 2:50 a.m., deputies responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the area near the intersection of Decker Boulevard and Plainfield Road , the sheriff’s department said in a news release. Th

















