Columbia SC

A South Carolina man was killed over the weekend when the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a tree, according to the Lexington County Coroner’s Office . Michael Albert Temples, a 57-year-old Batesburg resident, died Saturday in what Coroner Margaret Fisher called an accident . The single-vehicle collision...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A third earthquake has been confirmed near Lake Murray in Irmo, the third tremor to strike that area since the end of last week. The U.S. Geological Survey confirms a 1.8 earthquake struck around 6:44 p.m. on Monday, February 16. It was about 3.1 miles west-southwest of Irmo. The USGS map shows the...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with last week's fatal shooting on the campus of South Carolina State University that left two dead and one wounded. Agents said late Tuesday that Khamanti Lytrel Kennedy is charged with murder. The...

IRMO, S.C. — Residents across Irmo are being urged to stay alert following an increase in coyote sightings throughout local neighborhoods. While coyotes are a natural and important part of South Carolina’s ecosystem, wildlife officials and community leaders emphasize the importance of keeping them wild — and wary of...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Richland County on Sunday, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Authorities say the crash occurred around 8:05 p.m. on Garners Ferry Road near the intersection with Old Garners Ferry Road. A pedestrian was...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Tuesday evening shooting at a Columbia gas station has left one person injured, Columbia Police Department said. The shooting took place at the Exxon gas station on North Main Street in Columbia. CPD said they currently have no suspect in custody but are actively investigating...

WAGENER, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on February 16th, shortly before noon. Deputies responded to the area of Rawls Mill Pond Rd and Old 96 Indian Trail for a caller saying they had been shot. Once in scene, law enforcement located two male...

Columbia is ringing in the Chinese New Year, which starts Feb. 17. Events around the city include performances, arts, crafts and games on and off USC's campus. The Chinese New Year, also called the Lunar New Year, is a time for the busy, modern world to be put on pause to commemorate the new beginning of the lunar...

A search is underway in South Carolina for a girl who has been missing for many days. Isis Yamileth Solis Rodas was reported missing Saturday by the West Columbia Police Department. The 12-year-old’s family reported her missing on Friday, according to a police news release. According to the release,...

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Students, faculty and staff, and guests will have to follow updated procedures to enter and leave the South Carolina State University (SCSU) campus starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Monday, SCSU announced it is implementing updated entrance and exit procedures “…to strengthen campus security and...