Columbia SC

FOREST ACRES, S.C. — Harmony School will close permanently at the end of the 2026 school year, according to an announcement shared on Facebook. School leaders said the decision comes after an extended effort to secure a new location for the program. “It is with a heavy heart that...

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A 65-year-old man killed in an apartment complex shooting has been identified. The Richland County Coroner identified Perry B. Buchanan of Columbia as the victim killed at Gable Oaks Apartment on Wednesday. Authorities say officers were dispatched around 10:30 p.m. to the apartment...

As the Town of Lexington rethinks rules regulating signage, some feel tighter rules could amount to “government overreach” and could drive small businesses away. The town is asking for stakeholder input on March 30 at the town hall conference center to “ensure the ordinance reflects community needs,.” Business owners...

Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — A fast-moving fire tore through a condominium building in Columbia’s St. Andrews area Thursday morning, forcing at least 13 people from their homes and leaving four units heavily damaged. The fire started just before 1:30 at the Village Creek Condominiums off Kay Street. Neighbors...

A confession, right off the top: I’m a sucker for cinnamon. Especially on a warm pastry. If you, also, are enamored with such things, plus soft-serve ice cream, fruit, candy toppings and more, there’s a new spot you may want to try in the heart of downtown Columbia. Crispy Cones, a growing company that gained acclaim...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced traffic changes on Sunday for Dining on the Dam 2026. The department says the upper lanes will be closed, in addition to the Lake Murray parks. The changes will take place from 7 a.m. through midnight on Sunday.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) made a young outdoorsman’s dream come true today by swearing in 17-year-old David Powell as an honorary SCDNR Law Enforcement Officer during a special ceremony at SCDNR headquarters in West Columbia. David, a high school sophomore with a lifelong passion for...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - In Columbia, officials say the water staff is actively doing emergency work on its 12-inch water line located near multiple streets. Columbia Water says the following roads are under a boil water advisory:. East Buchanan Park Dr. Parkman Dr. Macgregor Dr. Brentwood Dr. Brentwood Dr....

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An arrest has been made in connection with a deadly 2025 shooting in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said 23-year-old Xavier Barnes is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in the death of 29-year-old Maurice “Mo” Green. According...