Magnitude 2.8 earthquake shakes the Midlands
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that a light magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded Friday evening approximately 3 to 4.5 miles west-southwest of Irmo. According to the USGS, the quake which occurred at 6:43 p.m. had a very shallow depth of 3 miles (5 km) and could be felt by people living in Irmo,...
One person arrested after stealing from vehicle, running from police in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A juvenile is facing charges after deputies say a stolen vehicle out of McColl led to a chase in Marlboro County on Saturday. According to the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office, deputies recovered a car that had been reported stolen from the town of McColl earlier in the day. When deputies attempted...
Head-on crash leaves two dead and another hospitalized, South Carolina cops say
Two people were killed in a recent crash that left another person hospitalized, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . A two-vehicle collision happened Friday night in Orangeburg County, said Cpl. Nick Pye. At about 7:20 p.m., a 2007 Nissan sedan was driving west on North Road , according to Pye. Near the...
9 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In South Carolina With Outrageously Delicious Food
Looking for hole-in-the-wall restaurants in South Carolina with amazing food?. These 9 hidden spots serve incredible meals and unforgettable flavors!. 1. Bertha’s Kitchen (North Charleston) That bright blue building on Meeting Street Road isn’t trying to hide. But somehow, plenty of folks still drive right past it...
16th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival draws thousands to City Roots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Thousands attended the 16th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival Saturday, bringing Big Easy festivities to the Midlands a few days before the traditional celebration. Hosted by Krewe De Columbi-Ya-Ya, the festival featured more than 20 food, drink and art vendors at City Roots. Three stages...
WIS talks 1 on 1 with former Olympic figure skater Sandy Lenz-Jackson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sandy Lenz-Jackson’s figure skating coach challenged her to dream big from the very beginning. “She sat me down one day and said, ‘I want you to make a list of your goals,’ and so it started out with, you know, I want to learn this jump, I want to learn this spin, I want to go to this...
A Columbia man was sentenced to 40 years in jail for a murder committed...
Johnny Fletcher Jr. recently pleaded guilty to the murder of Nicholas Bonepart in Columbia, South Carolina. He received a 40-year sentence in the state Department of Corrections. Case Details. The incident occurred on August 5, 2023, when Columbia Police responded to a shots-fired call on Waverly Street. Officers...
Kim Mulkey furious as LSU still can’t solve South Carolina while Dawn Staley reaches...
On Saturday, Kim Mulkey and LSU's struggles against Dawn Staley and South Carolina continued as the SEC leaders picked up another big win over their rivals with Tessa and Raven Johnson leading the way
WATCH: Protest against planned ICE office in Columbia
An ICE protest is planned to take place in downtown Columbia on Friday, following reports earlier this week that ICE plans to open an office on Main Street.
Driver who died in Calks Ferry Road crash on Friday identified
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have released the name of a driver who died in a Friday afternoon crash involving two trucks in Lexington County. Corporal Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 5:20 p.m. on Calks Ferry Road near Liberty Hill Road. Pye said a 2018 Ford...

















