‘No killings, no violence’: Summer programs aim to prevent youth crime
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As school doors prepare to close, community leaders and local law enforcement are focusing on youth crime prevention through summer programs. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said his department sees an increase in youth crime during the summer months. “We always see an uptick in the...
Aiken County’s track and field squads rack up honors in AAAA championships
May 15—COLUMBIA — Hilton Head and South Pointe high schools were the cream of the crop May 14 in the state AAAA championship track and field meet, and Aiken County had several athletes on the winners' podium and at least one school record being broken in the process in more than four hours of action at Richland Northea
Inaugural Colonial Life Charity Classic Opens With Record-Breaking Round
The inaugural Colonial Life Charity Classic is already making a strong impression on the Korn Ferry Tour, combining elite competition with a larger mission focused on giving back to the Midlands community. The tournament is taking place May 14-17 at The Woodcreek Club in South Carolina. As one of the...
More than 300 new affordable homes, apartments could be coming to Irmo’s doorstep
A new development of more than 300 homes could be coming to Irmo if it receives approval from the town council. Neighbors are expressing concerns about what a development of that size will mean to them. The planned development would combine a maximum of 200 apartments with 90 duplex units and 40 single-family detached
Dreher High School’s class of 1966 reunites 70 years later
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Dreher High School class of 1956 gathered this week to celebrate a milestone few ever reach, their 70th class reunion. Now 88 -years- old, the classmates reunited to reflect on decades of friendship, accomplishments and memories that remain vivid nearly seven decades after graduation. The...
SC Ports to address flooding, expand cargo opportunities with vehicle export move to North...
MOUNT PLEASANT — The State Ports Authority will move some of its vehicle export operations to North Charleston to help protect Upstate-built BMWs and other cars from flooding while also freeing up space at the Port of Charleston’s current — and low-lying — export hub for new cargo. The authority’s board of directors on
Boys state track and field standouts led by 5A Division 1 double winners
Here’s a look at the Upstate high school boys standouts at the SCHSL track and field state championship meets being held May 14-16 in Columbia. Jamarius Brown, Dorman: Brown won the triple jump (14.46 meters) and was third in the high jump. Grayson Crowe, Boiling Springs: Crowe won the...
Community to celebrate Vietnam Survivors and Remembrance Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Veterans and community members will gather in Columbia on Friday for Vietnam Survivors and Remembrance Day. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Vietnam War Memorial on Gadsden Street. A convoy staging is planned for 8 a.m. at the Dorn VA Medical Center...
City of Columbia Touch-A-Truck event returns to Soda City this Saturday
The City of Columbia's Public Works Department, in collaboration with Soda City and numerous other City departments, will host its fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event at Soda City this Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Providing residents with an opportunity to explore and learn more about some of...
South Carolina posts awesome recruiting win for 4-star ATH out of Georgia
The Gamecocks snagged the nation's No. 23 rated overall athlete for 2027.
