Soda City Comic Con welcomes big stars for 10th anniversary; continuing Sunday
Cousin Eddie. Starbuck (and Bo-Katan). Napoleon Dynamite. The traditional 10th anniversary gift is tin, but Soda City Comic Con is offering fans much better than that. The 10th anniversary edition of the premiere pop culture event in the Midlands kicked off Saturday and continues Sunday at the Columbia Metropolitan...
Town to adopt hate crime ordinance
During the Irmo Town Council regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 19th tthe town council adopted the first reading of a hate crimes ordinance that would add an enhanced charge for intimidation to the current list of offenses and provisions in the town code where hate is a motivating factor. “Only half of our...
‘Cuts for Gabbiee’ unites community to support youth programs
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Ridge View High School and Richland School District Two will host the annual “Cuts for Gabbiee” fundraiser on Sunday, honoring the life and legacy of former student Gabbie Swainson. The event is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ridge View High,...
CPD: Man taken into custody in connection with fatal shooting after chase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting off Farrow Road is now in police custody. Columbia Police say they detained the man after spotting him in a car of interest in downtown Columbia last night. After a brief chase, the man was taken into...
Gamecocks are one of just three teams the nation’s No. 1 recruit responds to
Five-star EDGE and No. 1 overall 2026 recruit Zion Elee says he only answers to three teams, and South Carolina is one of them. But can the Gamecocks flip him?
Police charge driver with DUI after overnight car crash
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — An overnight car crash on Mineral Springs Road temporarily shut down the roadway multiple times in Lexington County on Saturday. First responders and a tow service worked to remove the vehicle from the woods. Authorities said the driver suffered minor injuries and, after being...
Doctors Care Clinics Now Operating as Novant Health Urgent Care
After more than 40 years serving South Carolina, Doctors Care is officially transitioning to Novant Health Urgent Care this summer. The change follows Novant Health’s acquisition last November of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc., which included 52 Doctors Care locations and 20 Progressive Physical Therapy clinics, the...
‘How irresponsible’: Nancy Mace torched for sharing hoax about college shooter
A MAGA representative received sharp criticism on Sunday evening after she shared unconfirmed rumors about an active shooter on the University of South Carolina campus. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who is running for South Carolina governor, amplified claims on X that there was an active shooter at the USC library. She...
This Old-School Diner In South Carolina Serves Up The Best Chicken Filet You’ll Ever...
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences happen in the most ordinary-looking places. Drake’s Duck-In in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, proves this theory with every golden, crispy chicken filet they serve from behind their unassuming storefront. The modest exterior with its simple green and white...
University of South Carolina gives alert for active shooter on Columbia campus
An active shooter has been reported on the Columbia campus at South Carolina on Sunday evening. An alert was posted to the Law Enforcement and Safety page on the school’s website. The alert noted the active shooter was reported on campus at the Thomas Cooper Library, and all were being urged to avoid the area. Public...
