‘It looks like a third-world country’: Midlands neighbors urge for burned townhomes to be...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Imagine looking next door and only seeing a burned-out building. That’s what’s happening for some townhome owners in the St. Andrews area. It’s been five years since several townhomes within the St. Andrews Woods Townhomes complex caught fire. The damage from the fire made the townhomes...
South Carolina Locals Are Obsessed With The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This No-Frills Restaurant
In West Columbia, there’s a place where the concept of “saving room for dessert” goes to die. At Carolina Buffet, locals line up for honest-to-goodness Southern cooking that doesn’t hide behind fancy plating or Instagram-worthy presentations. You know those restaurants where the exterior is so unassuming...
Rat droppings everywhere. Flies in kitchens. Midlands restaurants with worst June inspections
South Carolina health inspectors found multiple violations at restaurants in the Midlands in June, from rat droppings in different parts of restaurants, to fly-infested kitchens and moldy food. The state each month releases grades and inspection reports for food establishments across Midlands counties. Here are the...
This Laid-Back Island Near Charleston Has Powder-Soft Sand And A Surprisingly Lively Local Scene
Looking for a beach escape that blends sweet Southern charm with a splash of breezy coastal fun? Just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, Isle of Palms feels like the kind of place you’d stumble upon in a beach novel—the kind with flip-flops, porch swings, and the sound of live music drifting on the salt breeze.
A high-traffic Midlands area has a new Sonic restaurant location. Here’s where
A well-known national restaurant chain has opened a new location in a busy Midlands area. Sonic Drive-In, which has locations across the U.S., debuted a new spot on Tuesday, July 1 at 2207 Airport Blvd. in Cayce. That’s just west of Interstate 26, in front of a Country Inn & Suites hotel and across the street from a...
Three suspects identified for shooting on Watts Hill Road in Elgin
KERSHAW CO., S.C. (WOLO) – Kershaw County deputies say they have identified three suspects in connection to a shooting in Elgin last month. According to investigators, on Friday, June 27, Willie Crosby, 30, William Alexander Portee, 21, and Chrystopher Jaquan Richardson, 22, were in an altercation with Travon Allen,...
Person who died in Irmo police custody identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Richland County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the person who died in custody after a chase and altercation with Irmo Police. Richland County Coroner Nadia Rutherford has identified the victim as Byron Jackson, 45, of North Augusta, South Carolina. On Sunday morning, Irmo...
Pair accused of stealing wallet from elderly victim at Lexington Walmart, police say
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - Police in part of the Midlands are asking for help to find two people accused of stealing from an elderly victim. The Lexington Police Department said the alleged theft happened at Walmart when the victim’s wallet was stolen from her purse, which was in the basket of her wheelchair.
19-year-old’s Columbia murder remains unsolved 4 years later
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - This week marks four years since the death of 19-year-old Trinity Sanders, and investigators are still searching for answers. Police say Sanders was shot and killed on July 5, 2021, in the Moores Creek community near Caughman Road. Her case remains unsolved, and investigators are urging...
The Pastor’s Study, a hidden gem on Main St.
The Main Street District in downtown Columbia holds rich history, with 36 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Perhaps you've strolled down Main Street and seen a beer barrel on top of a post, which sits right outside of 1633 Main St., a historic event venue called The Pastor's Study.
