SCDOT to close part of Clemson Road for night-time road work
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– SCDOT will close and detour part of Clemson Road in Richland County for night-time road work beginning tonight at 10 p.m. Clemson Road from Hardscrabble to Magnolia Pointe Shopping Center will be closed on Monday, June 23, at 10 p.m. and will reopen on Tuesday, June 24, at 6 a.m....
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Kershaw County officials provided more details Monday on a May chase that ended with a deadly crash.
Local organizations speak out about gun violence after multiple Midlands shootings
Columbia, SC (WACH) — Two people are recovering after a shooting occurred Sunday night at Cypress Run Apartments on Broad River Road. Columbia police officers responded to the scene at approximately 2:30 a.m. The investigation is ongoing. Community leaders are speaking out about the importance of gun safety and...
Columbia shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred last week at a gas station on the 5900 block of North Main Street. Police said the shooting, which happened shortly after 7 p.m in the 5900 block of North Main Street on June 17, left a male victim with injuries...
SLED charges former state agency employee
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged a former state agency employee with breach of trust and obtaining property under pretenses. Steven Dewitt Clough, 65, was employed as the print shop manager for the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department in West...
First Black lieutenant of Marion Co. to be honored at Korean War ceremony
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The first Black U.S. Military lieutenant of Marion County is being recognized this week at the Korean War Memorial ceremony in Columbia. Proud family members of Lieutenant James Miller spoke about his accomplishments and the legacy he left behind. James Miller's sisters called him...
Family honors slain son’s dream with new youth sports league
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The family of Mekhi Courtney, a 22-year-old man tragically killed in a shooting last year, is turning their pain into purpose, a nonprofit youth sports league inspired by his dream. On Sunday afternoon, family and friends of Courtney hosted the first-ever registration day for SETT...
Lottery tickets worth $250K sold in the Lowcountry
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Check your tickets! Lottery tickets totaling more than $200,000 were recently sold in the Lowcountry. The South Carolina Education Lottery said someone purchased a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket worth $100,000 at the Gas N Go on Rivers Avenue. That ticket matched all five numbers drawn on...
LIST: Locations across the Midlands offering ways to help residents beat the heat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Multiple towns and cities around the Midlands have set up misting stations, cooling centers and other programs to help residents cool down as heat indexes continue to rise into the triple-digits. FIRST ALERT | Dangerous heat this week prompts several FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS. Columbia. The...
Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WITN) - As high temperatures increase, Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand today, June 23 from 3-8 p.m. to help lessen the energy demand on the power grid and reduce the potential of isolated power outages.