One injured, one in custody after stabbing in Columbia’s Shandon neighborhood
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia’s Shandon neighborhood was disrupted Tuesday after a stabbing was reported in the 2700 block of Wheat Street. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene around 6:30 p.m. following reports of an altercation between two individuals. When officers...
Columbia man agrees to plead guilty to hate crime
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia man has agreed to plead guilty to violating the housing rights of his black neighbor, says the DOJ. According to court documents, on July 17, 2025, Jonathan Andrew Felkel was driving into the gated community where both he and J.M. lived when he saw J.M. standing at the gate of the...
A long-running Columbia Korean restaurant has closed its doors. What to know
A restaurant known for offering authentic Korean flavors has bid farewell along a busy road in Columbia. Arirang Korean Restaurant, which has been at 1943 Decker Blvd. for a number of years, announced its closure in Feb. 25 posts on Facebook and on Instagram . The posts cited unforeseen circumstances as the reason...
USC student accused of stabbing victim multiple times in Columbia neighborhood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A University of South Carolina (USC) student is facing charges after a stabbing in a Columbia neighborhood on Monday. The Columbia Police Department said 18-year-old Justin Reyes is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, as well as possession of a weapon during a...
The Orange Pit: A Family-Friendly Rental Home Near Columbia, SC
If you are looking for vacation rental homes near Columbia, SC, then make sure The Orange Pit is on your list! We got the chance to stay at this family-friendly rental home in West Columbia and loved having a home away from home while we explored the city. The Orange...
Have your say: Lexington County holding meetings to get feedback on traffic improvements
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Lexington County leaders are inviting residents to help shape the future of local transportation through a series of public meetings focused on the county’s Transportation Improvement Plan. The Lexington County Transportation Improvement Plan, also known as the TIP, is designed to preserve...
The new tariff quagmire and SC
The tariff mess that started a year ago just got more confusing and has been blamed for last year’s weak economic growth. How does the latest tariff news affect our state’s economy? Mike Switzer interviews Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in...
You’ll Have An Absolute Blast At These 10 Quirky South Carolina Restaurants
Want to find quirky restaurants in South Carolina that go way beyond normal dining?. These 10 amazing spots deliver incredible food and experiences you won’t forget!. 1. Flight Deck Restaurant (Lexington) Picture yourself eating scrambled eggs while sitting inside a real airplane. That’s not a fantasy – it’s just...
Four young women with disabilities are turning their artwork into runway fashion
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Camp Cole will host the Design & Shine Fashion Show, a fundraising soirée benefiting the nonprofit organization, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Eastover. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Camp Cole, located at 1571 Crossing Creek Road, and will feature cocktails, small bites and a runway fashion show...
‘It’s scary’: Five earthquakes near Lake Murray raise dam concerns
IRMO, SC (WACH) — A recent cluster of earthquakes around Lake Murray has some Midlands residents on edge, raising questions about how much the Lake Murray Dam can withstand even as experts and the dam’s operator say there is no cause for alarm. Five earthquakes have hit the...
