From ‘nothing in my hands’ to culinary success: the Ruiz family is brining their...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hispanic Heritage Month continues, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community. One key part of that celebration is the impact of small businesses. According to the state's small business report, there are 30,000 Hispanic owned businesses in South Carolina.
S.C. deputy honored after rescuing driver from burning vehicle
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A South Carolina deputy police chief has been honored with a prestigious award after saving a driver from a burning vehicle. Columbia Police Department Deputy Police Chief Melron Kelly was honored with the 2025 Life-Saving award after rescuing an elderly man from a burning car following a...
Norman calling out SLED for handling of accused killer
A Congressman and candidate for Governor of South Carolina is calling SLED out for what he feels were missteps in the handling of a violent offender.
Deputies seeks public’s help to identify Kroger shoplifting suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a shoplifting suspect. Authorities say the incident occurred at Kroger on Two Notch Road in August. Anyone with information is urged to call RCSD at 803-576-3000 or submit an anonymous...
No Kings Rallies Scheduled for Columbia, North Charleston, and Summerville
Indivisible Charleston will join other South Carolina Indivisible chapters for a “No Kings” event in Columbia on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Attendees will rally at the Statehouse before marching to the Governor’s Mansion. Organizers said an event listed in Hampton Park on the...
Derrick Groves captured in Atlanta-area, residents detail standoff
Aiken man ID’d as body found near the Congaree River. An Aiken man has been identified as the body found on the banks of the Congaree River, according to the Richland County Coroner’s Office. ‘He is off of our streets:’ Mother turns in son after video goes viral...
Measles outbreak in South Carolina grows: health officials still searching for source
South Carolina health officials are monitoring a growing measles outbreak that has now confirmed at least 10 cases since July, but they still don’t know where it started.
SC State Fair returns with new rides, food, exhibits, youth admission policy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina State Fair returns to Columbia on Wednesday. The state fair will be open from October 8 to 19, promising 12 days of food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment. This year’s fair features 15 new food and drink creations, including deep-fried enchiladas, parmesan steak...
Movies and TV shows casting in Columbia
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
FBI seeking information in SC State shootings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The FBI’s office in Columbia is looking for information related to two separate shootings that took place on Saturday at South Carolina State University. The two shootings led to the death of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler and injured one other person. At this time, no suspect...
