A well-known Richland County mall is completely gone; here’s what’s next
FOREST ACRES, S.C. — Demolition is now complete at the former Richland Mall, marking a major milestone in a long-anticipated redevelopment project in Forest Acres. Crews have finished tearing down the nearly one million-square-foot property, clearing the way for a new mixed-use development that city leaders said will transform the area for years to come.
University of South Carolina begins demolition of historic McBryde Quadrangle
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - It housed generations of Gamecocks. Now, one of the University of South Carolina’s oldest residence halls is coming down. Crews have begun demolition of the McBryde Quadrangle, which was home to male underclassmen for 71 years. The construction marks the start of a major redevelopment...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for Monday’s rain and storms; rain possible this weekend
We are looking at some chances of rain this weekend and a better chance Monday making it a First Alert Weather Day.
Traffic stopped on I-77 N due to crash, first responders on scene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Traffic is stopped near the 7.5-mile marker of I-77 North due to a large crash. First responders are on the scene of the crash. WIS is reaching out for more information on the crash. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more details. Feel more...
USC begins demolition of 70-year-old residence hall where new student dorm is planned
Shortly after 8 a.m Friday, the powerful steel jaws of a rumbling 45-ton excavator pierced the blended brick facade of the McBryde residence hall on Blossom Street, sending a gray cloud of rubble tumbling three stories to the ground below. The demolition of the 70-year-old dorm, which got underway Friday and is expected to last about a month, closes the book...
Original Six Foundation celebrates 10 years of O-6 Afterschool program
The Original Six Foundation is celebrating ten years of O-6 Afterschool with a first-of-its-kind statewide gathering at the Columbia Museum of Art.
‘We took action’: SC State hosts historic graduation after student protests led to speaker...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina State University held a historic commencement ceremony, marking the largest graduating class in 12 years with over 300 students crossing the stage. The celebration came after students organized peaceful protests last week, calling for Lt. Governor Pamela Evette to be replaced as commencement speaker....
University of South Carolina reveals Cocky mascot identities at commencement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Commencement ceremonies began Friday morning for students at the University of South Carolina. Each year, the university reveals the identity of the Cocky mascot. But there’s a unique twist this year. University officials say two of the three Cockys graduating this year served for Cocky’s...
Columbia’s lack of Greyhound bus station impacts low-income residents
Cristy Fossum, a 78-year-old retired special education teacher in Columbia, has plans to travel to Athens, GA next Friday. She doesn’t know if she’ll make it, however, because the capital city lacks a Greyhound bus station. It’s a concern held by multiple low-income families in Columbia, who don’t own cars and can’t afford to purchase an airline ticket amid rising costs...
Bassmaster Elite Series returns to Lake Murray with high-stakes competition and community 5K event
Columbia, S.C. – Experience the excitement of the 2026 Tedy’s Team Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Murray, May 7–10, as top professional anglers compete across four days of world-class fishing action in the heart of South Carolina. Daily take-offs begin at 6:30 a.m., with live weigh-ins each...
