Search underway for missing 11-year-old
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Lexington Police Department is searching for 11-year-old Josh Angel Pantaleon. Authorities say he was last seen on Saturday, March 7, at 12:30 pm at his home on Rainbow Shad Way in the Barr Lake neighborhood. Pantaleon is 4 feet tall and weighs 64...
Columbia man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl death of USC student
The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday that Vernon Antwan Martin, 37, of Columbia, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for the distribution of fentanyl to a 20-year-old University of South Carolina student that resulted in her death. Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers conducted...
Columbia man sentenced to 10 years for illegal firearm possession
(WACH) — A Columbia man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, federal prosecutors said. Arthur Ryans Jr., 42, was arrested by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at a local motel in connection with a shooting investigation.
Richland Two holding town hall to discuss schools and district priorities
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Richland School District Two is inviting families and community members to take part in an upcoming town hall focused on the future of the district. The Superintendent’s Town Hall, led by Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore, will take place Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Blythewood...
Attorney general responds to request to prosecute SC boutique owner’s case
FOX Carolina is still waiting to hear back from additional solicitors’ offices about any other pending charges.
52-year-old dies after crash on Windsor Spring Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died after a crash on Windsor Spring Road Friday morning. 52-year-old Cassandra Courtney Sharpe, from Lexington, S.C., died as a result of the crash. Richmond County deputies went to the scene of the crash on...
SC Highway Patrol announces Trooper of the Year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol has announced its 2025 Trooper of the Year and Telecommunications Operator of the Year (TCO) at a ceremony on Friday in Columbia. Lance Corporal R.A. Lee was named the statewide Trooper of the Year for 2025. Officials say Lance Corporal...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolling into the City of West Columbia on March 12
West Columbia, SC 03/06/2026 - Get ready, West Columbia! The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into town, and the City of West Columbia invites the community to join the fun. WHAT:. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will visit West Columbia for a community event featuring free hot dogs (while...
Man charged with murder after Monticello Road shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Richland County. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded around 12:15 p.m. Thursday to the 7300 block of Monticello Road, where they found two people with gunshot wounds. Deputies provided aid until EMS...
Six people arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Six people were arrested Wednesday following a narcotics investigation in Andrews, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies with the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Vice Unit and Street Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Clemons Street....
