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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'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...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Another case of contraband cellphones being used to run criminal syndicates from behind prison walls. The Richland County Sheriff is warning residents about a scam run by out-of-state inmates who are trying to con people out of money. The Sheriff's Department has identified nine...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — A 13-year-old has been detained following a vehicle pursuit involving a stolen car Wednesday night. According to Sheriff Leon Lott, deputies spotted a stolen vehicle traveling on Broad River Road just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Authorities said deputies attempted a traffic stop...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County authorities have tied Georgia prisoners to an ongoing scam targeting local victims. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said its investigation began in October 2025 following a series of what it called "ruthless" scams that attempted to convince the victim that a relative was in jail.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is warning residents about a nationwide scam in which inmates use contraband cell phones.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) — Former South Carolina Gamecock quarterback Stephen Garcia was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Senior Associate Athletic Director Steve Fink shared Wednesday. Garcia’s GoFundMe reported he will start chemotherapy on Wednesday. As of 6:30 p.m., four hours after the creation of the GoFundMe, Garcia had received over $53K of a $70K […]

The Town of Irmo resumed their free Spring Concert Series in Moore Park on Friday, April 24 featuring a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The performances began at 7 pm with an opening act from Freeway Music in Irmo. Kick, Snare, Crash opened the show as a duo on the Prisma Amphitheatre stage.

District Five will host a virtual Lunch & Learn event with Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. and his administrative team regarding the district’s tool iBoss, a parent monitoring application that gives parents and guardians real-time information about students’ Chromebook usage. The event will be held virtually from...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - More than 2,000 high school seniors from across South Carolina marched down Main Street to the State House grounds for the fifth annual College and Career Decision Day. The event was designed to feel like a national signing day for every student, whether they are headed...