Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man is now facing charges after a Sunday night shooting turned deadly in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said 21-year-old David Jackson is charged with murder, attempted murder and weapons charges. Jackson’s charges stem from a shooting that happened on Saluda River...

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of South Carolina on April 30 approved a settlement on Duke Energy’s proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke… The post South Carolina regulators approve Duke Energy’s plan to merge two utilities appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons and one skunk from different counties have tested positive for rabies. A raccoon from Aiken County was found near Archie Ware Road and Dessert Palm Lane in Ridge Spring, S.C. One person was exposed and has been referred to their...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A woman has been charged after authorities say her newborn child tested positive for cocaine. According to the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Sarah Walters on Monday, May 4, on a charge of unlawful conduct toward a child. Officials said both Walters and the...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man who was charged for his role in the 2020 Columbia riots has pleaded guilty, according to the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Datrion Gamble pleaded guilty Monday to one charge of instigating, aiding or participating in a riot. Gamble is part of almost 100...

A popular West Columbia Italian restaurant has reopened its doors after a car hit the building more than a month ago. Black Rooster, which has been at 201 Meeting St. since 2019, officially reopened on April 30, as noted by owner Kristian Niemi in an Instagram message . The upscale restaurant had been shuttered since March 27 when a car crashed into the building , damaging...

A Georgia man was arrested after he recently cashed in winning lottery tickets, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said. The 31-year-old from Forsyth, Georgia was locked up because he stole those lottery tickets, according to an arrest warrant. On April 24, John Marquell Bunyon was charged with intent to defraud, counterfeit game tickets , SLED said Monday in a news release. Two...

Free windshield coverage has been a quiet win for South Carolina drivers, but a bill in the Senate could put an expiration date on the perk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia vape shop is now closed after its owner was indicted in March on over 40 counts related to illegal marijuana sales. Jay’s Vape Shop and Wellness Center has closed, according to a sign posted on the front door of the Gadsen Street store.

NAACP responds after lawmakers threaten to defund S.C. State