Midlands couple wins $200,000 scratching lottery tickets together
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) announced a Midlands couple won big while scratching off tickets together. SCEL said the wife said she bought a few tickets from Harry’s on Two Notch Road in Columbia. The couple scratched the tickets together and realized they had won the top prize on the lottery’s new Star Power ticket.
The Lexington location of a national burger chain has closed. What we know
A national burger chain location in a busy part of Lexington has bid farewell. The Habit Burger & Grill location at 5304 Sunset Blvd. is closed, according to signage posted on the doors and windows at the restaurant. The Lexington Habit Burger is no longer listed among the chain’s locations on its website, and is marked as “permanently closed” on Facebook . “This location is closed...
UPDATE: Traffic lights working again, Lexington Police say
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police say the traffic lights at North Lake Drive/SC-6 at Sunset Blvd/US-378 are working again. LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police say officers are directing traffic due to lights not working at the intersection of North Lake Drive/SC-6 at Sunset Blvd/US-378. Drivers in the area...
After 2-alarm fire, tenants say Samara East Apartments demand insurance, ignore repairs
COLUMBIA S.C. (WACH) — A two-alarm fire at the Samara East Apartments in Columbia has sparked broader concerns from tenants who say they have been dealing with serious maintenance and safety issues for months. In the wake of the fire, residents said property management is now requesting proof of...
This popular Columbia-area lunch restaurant is adding breakfast to the menu
A Midlands restaurant popular for lunchtime sandwiches is set to launch a breakfast menu. Crave Artisan Market, which has locations at 2843 Millwood Ave. in Columbia and 725 Meeting St. in West Columbia, is adding breakfast to its repertoire. And the new effort will include a familiar name in the Midlands culinary scene, as Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits co-owner and chef Todd Adams...
WATCH: Tow truck works to pull flipped vehicle from woods on Two Notch Road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Forest Acres Police Department is at the scene of a crash on Two Notch Road. A flipped vehicle is causing traffic delays. Officers are blocking all southbound traffic while a tow truck pulls the vehicle from the woods. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.
HBCU to name former South Carolina guard, Dawn Staley disciple Olivia Gaines coach
North Carolina Central will give former South Carolina guard and Dawn Staley disciple her first Division I job. The post HBCU to name former South Carolina guard, Dawn Staley disciple Olivia Gaines coach appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
K-9 unit joins manhunt after morning shooting wounds man on Bush River Road
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say one person has been wounded in a Thursday morning shooting off Bush River Road. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said deputies were called to the 1100 block of Bush River Road around 9:15 a.m., where they found Columbia-Richland Fire crews already on the scene and performing first aid on a man who had been shot.
WATCH: RCSD holds press conference on organized inmate scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is set to hold a press conference discussing an organized scam by inmates. The press conference will be at 2:00 p.m. in the press room at RCSD headquarters. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like...
South End restaurant with massive outdoor TV opens soon
South End's next buzzy restaurant and bar opens soon with a mega TV visible from the Rail Trail. Why it matters: Market on Morehead's 25-foot outdoor screen, skyline views and spacious dog-friendly patio are anticipated to draw crowds to the restaurant, right next to Carson Station and just blocks from Uptown. The spot comes from the same owners of the popular Market...

















