Columbia woman arrested in fatal shooting of boyfriend, say police
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A 56-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this week in Columbia. According to the Columbia Police Department, Toni Middleton was taken into custody Monday evening in North, South Carolina, by the department’s Fugitive Team with...
📢 Columbia seeks public input on 2026 housing and community plan
The City of Columbia is inviting residents to review and comment on its Draft Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which outlines how federal HUD funds will support local housing and community programs. The plan covers estimated allocations of $1.1 million for CDBG, $660,000 for HOME, and $1.9 million for...
Mental health facility uses farm-to-table meals to support patient recovery
(InvestigateTV) — A nonprofit mental health treatment facility says it takes its menu seriously, offering farm-to-table meals. Chef Sam Diminich has more than 10 years’ sobriety and said food helped him get there. “Whenever I was going through the early recovery process, I found myself in treatment centers,...
Harbison West Elementary Receives $5,000 Donation from New Burlington Store
Burlington Stores has donated $5,000 to support classrooms at Harbison West Elementary School Global Magnet, celebrating the opening of its new location in Columbia. The contribution was made through a partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org and will be used to purchase school supplies and classroom materials to benefit...
Teen who crashed into West Columbia restaurant told police she was speeding toward bar...
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities have provided more details on what led to a teenage girl crashing into a West Columbia restaurant over the weekend. The wreck happened late Saturday when a 2025 Kia Sportage crashed into the Black Rooster restaurant on Meeting Street. Management at the restaurant said two...
Prisma Health Opens Northeast Medical Park to Expand Outpatient Care in Growing Midlands Region
Prisma Health has opened the Northeast Medical Park, a new multi-specialty outpatient facility to expand access to care in one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing regions. The four-level, approximately 120,000-square-foot ambulatory care center brings a wide range of medical services together under one roof, creating...
“I don’t go out anymore”: Police still looking for suspect after shooting at local...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A man and woman are recovering after being wounded during a downtown Columbia shooting at Jay's Bar and Grill around 1:30 am Sunday. Police say the man and woman who were wounded were innocent bystanders, and authorities are still trying to track down whoever pulled the trigger.
‘Dutch’ treat: National coffee chain opens new Midlands locations. Here’s where
A growing national coffee chain has opened its first locations in the Midlands area, converting shops that previously were owned by another company. Dutch Bros Coffee, which has locations in a number of states, has recently opened several new drive-thru stores in the area. Those include shops at 9349 Two Notch Road...
Community joins together for 13th annual Cure Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Muscle, power, and heart. That’s what several teams in Columbia showed Saturday morning as they pulled fire trucks down Hampton Street to help fight childhood cancer. 26 teams showed off their muscles in the 13th annual Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull, with each squad...
🚧 Multiple Construction & Skilled Trades Jobs in Lexington County
Lexington County’s trades scene is buzzing this month — from RV repair to industrial electrical work, there are solid opportunities for folks who like hands-on jobs and steady pay.

















