Shooting on Farrow Road leaves one wounded; investigation underway
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say one person has been wounded in a Saturday afternoon shooting in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. in the 5600 block of Farrow Road near a restaurant called the Barbeque Pit. Police said the initial call came in as a fight but...
Victim identified in fatal Lexington County crash involving multiple vehicles
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating after a crash in Lexington took the life 65-year-old man. According to SCHP, the crash happened on Friday around 5.20 p.m. on Calks Ferry Road, near Liberty Hill Road. Troopers said the crash occurred when the 2018 Ford...
Brooklyn Lakeview Empowerment Center gives out nearly 500 food boxes
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Dozens of food boxes were handed out as the Brooklyn Lakeview Empowerment Center continued its mission to fight food insecurity, serving hundreds of families during its monthly food box donation event. Volunteers gathered to distribute food to local residents in collaboration with Harvest Hope....
Gavin Newsom to visit multiple locations in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Gavin Newsom is set to return to South Carolina for the second time since 2025. The South Carolina Democratic Party said in a post,“ We’re excited to hit the road again with Governor Gavin Newsom! On February 23, the SCDP will host Governor Gavin Newsom.”
Sheriff’s department, fire marshal investigating suspicious Columbia-area apartment fire
Authorities are continuing to look into what’s been deemed a suspicious fire at a Columbia-area apartment complex.
Sam’s Club customer allegedly punched in face after racial slur sparked argument
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an assault that happened as the result of a racial slur at a Sam’s Club store on Saturday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to the Sam’s Club located at 733 Fashion Drive for a...
Search underway for missing 12-year-old
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Authorities are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway by her family on Thursday. Isis Yamileth Solis Rodas was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black Crocs and red sweatpants, according to the West Columbia Police Department. She is...
SC parents sentenced to prison after special needs child showed signs of malnourishment
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Two parents were sentenced to prison after their special needs child showed signs of malnourishment. Yolando Arroyo and Adrian Revels each pled guilty on Tuesday to one count of unlawful conduct towards a child, according to Twelfth Circuit Deputy Solicitor Todd Tucker. Tucker said...
Confederate flag that flew over I-85 taken down in South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WBTV) - A large Confederate flag that flew over I-85 in South Carolina has been taken down. The flag did fly at the end of Teaberry Road in the Spartanburg area, right where I-85 and I-85 Business split. A patch of trees was between the interstate and flagpole.
This Postcard-Worthy State Park In South Carolina Is Made For Stress-Free Day Trips
South Carolina hides a natural masterpiece in its northeastern corner that somehow remains the state’s best-kept secret despite being older than most of your favorite hiking boots. Cheraw State Park delivers the kind of outdoor experience that makes you question why you ever waste weekends binge-watching shows when...
