How bigotry crushed the dreams of an all-Black South Carolina Little League team
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — John Rivers, John Bailey, David Middleton, Leroy Major and Buck Godfrey – all teammates from the 1955 Cannon Street YMCA Little League All-Star team – left Charleston, South Carolina, on a bus on Aug. 18.
Bicyclist dead after being struck by vehicle in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A bicyclist was killed Friday when struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway said the bicyclist was traveling west on the shoulder of E. McIver Road around 11:15 a.m. when an unknown vehicle, also heading west,...
Main Street Latin Festival celebrates culture through music, food, and dance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Main Street Latin Festival promises an exciting celebration of music, food, and dance in downtown Columbia this Saturday. The annual event is supported by the City of Columbia, South Carolina Arts Commission, and Richland County. Attendees will experience a full day of family-friendly fun...
Columbia keeps north portion of Riverfront Park closed indefinitely
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced that the north portion of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) will remain closed indefinitely. The portion of the park was closed July 28. At that time, the Parks and Recreation Department said it would reopen August 16, but a press release sent Friday...
People Drive From All Over South Carolina For The French Fries At This Legendary...
Imagine a place where french fries aren’t just a side dish but a destination-worthy culinary experience, and you’ve got Burger Tavern 77 in Columbia, South Carolina – where golden, crispy potato perfection shares the spotlight with some of the most magnificent burgers in the Palmetto State. The...
Columbia police search after man missing for months
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia Police Department is searching for a man who has been missing for several months. Investigators with the department’s Special Victims Unit said 34-year-old Dewone Wilson was reported missing by his family after they had not heard from him since April 2025. Police...
South Carolina Man Arrested By ISP On Elder Abuse Charges
A South Carolina man is accused of stealing nearly $1 million from his grandmother. On Thursday, Indiana State Police arrested 54-year-old Eric Dyer following a 4 year investigation. Dyer was named the power of attorney over his grandmother, who resided in an assisted living center in Jefferson County. Bank records...
South Carolina rattled by earthquake swarm
South Carolina’s Piedmont region was rattled by a swarm of small earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 1.8 to 3.0. Residents in and around Greenwood County reported shaking and a series of loud booms. While no significant damage was reported, experts note that South Carolina is one of the most seismically active areas...
Woman Sells Baked Goods to Save Her Late Dad’s Home from Foreclosure.
Growing up, Kaley Petersen’s dad was her biggest cheerleader. After her parents separated when she was 3, Petersen tells PEOPLE, her dad stepped in as her primary caregiver. He built forts with her as a child, and when she discovered she was pregnant at 18, he was the first person she called—welcoming her into his […]
Listen: 803Fresh Drops ‘Boots on the Ground (Remix)’ with Fantasia
Carolinas stand up! GRAMMY-winning North Carolina superstar Fantasia breaks out her fan for the remix of rising South Carolina star 803Fresh‘s viral hit ‘Boots on the Ground.’ "I'm hanging out till the moon peak like my cheeks hang outta them dukes / When that Sir Davis flowing, I be kicking up dust / Can't forget...
