2 men arrested in connection with lottery ticket theft, Richland County deputies say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies says two people have been identified in connection with lottery ticket theft. Investigators say after the previous post about the two people, they were identified with the communities help. Zachery Lambert, 21, and Jackson Monroe, 19, were both arrested on...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lexington roads closed due to natural gas leak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington Police Department announced the road closure. The department said Roberts Street, from South Lake Drive, S.C. 6, to South Church Street, is closed to all traffic due to a natural gas leak. The Lexington County, S.C., fire service is on scene responding to the...
Proposed SC Law Changes Would Criminalize “Coercive Control”
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a major expansion of the state’s domestic violence statutes through a bill that would create a new criminal offense known as coercive control. The legislation aims to address non-physical forms of abuse that often precede physical violence, shifting the state’s approach to...
Police remain on site after bomb threats at Columbia high schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia Police Department officers are monitoring Eau Claire High School and Dreher High School on Monday morning as a precaution after the schools received bomb threats believed to be hoaxes. Police said the additional officers are on campus in addition to the School Resource Officers....
Two teens dead, three teens arrested in robbery shootout
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old are dead, and three other teens are in custody after a shooting on Friday in Richland County. Sheriff Leon Lott says three teens have been arrested in connection with the shooting. Cory James, 17, Jeremiah Selph, 17, and Prince-Jay'lan Hutcherson,...
Murdaugh’s attorney says clerk conduct may open the door for a new trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Alex Murdaugh’s attorney Dick Harpootlian says don’t be surprised if Murdaugh gets a new trial. Harpootlian stopped by the WACH FOX studios to promote his new book not associated with the Murdaugh trial. During the interview he gave his opinion on Murdaugh: Death...
Two Columbia schools cleared after security threats, return to normal schedule
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland One announced that Dreher High School and Eau Claire High School were cleared of threats. The Columbia Police Department is currently investigating the origin of the threats. Richland One said both schools received security threats from an unknown caller. Law enforcement was notified....
Pay It Forward: Midlands man dedicated to changing young lives
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — WACH FOX and The Jeffcoat Law Firm have partnered to spotlight everyday heroes making a positive impact in our community. This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is Kenneth Spry, the founder of Teen Spirit Forum of the Midlands, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local youth.
Air Force father surprises daughter at Ridge View High School after 7-month deployment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Ridge View freshman Alexis Hernandez was counting down the days until Christmas break when she received an unexpected gift Tuesday. Her father, Daniel Hernandez-Marquez, surprised her at Ridge View High School after being deployed with the Air Force to South Korea for seven and a half months.
Safety upgrades, teacher raises atop SC superintendent’s 2026 budget priorities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - If South Carolina’s superintendent of education gets her wish, hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars next year will go toward boosting teachers’ pay, improving school safety, and ensuring more students can read. Whether those goals become a reality will be up to state lawmakers.
