Columbia SC

Hand Middle School seventh-grade student Robert Pridgen III has been named the 2026 World’s Universal Prince for the ages 10-12 division. The World’s Universal Beauty and Prince competitions, organized by the Our Little Miss pageant system, was held January 15-19 in Montgomery, Alabama. “I’m super excited but also...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County authorities have provided new details as the search for a missing woman continues. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department shared photos of the vehicle that 49-year-old Sabrina Heinz was last seen in on Jan. 28. RCSD said the vehicle, a Honda SUV, was discovered...

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 48 states and territories to announce $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health. The agreements resolve allegations that the companies participated in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, stifle...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — MUSC Health officials and local leaders marked the start of construction on a new primary care medical office building in Forest Acres on Tuesday. MUSC held a groundbreaking at the new facility location. The 4,500-square-foot facility at 5213 Trenholm Road is designed to expand access...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It’s showtime for the drama department at Excelsior Academy. But this week's rehearsal for Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. came with a special surprise. For Drama teachers Klaire and Grace Raines, their story starts at this school and in the sanctuary. “Klaire and I became...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The City of Columbia is reminding drivers of traffic changes coming to a busy road. Lane shifts and traffic pattern changes are in place on Assembly Street northbound between Washington Street and Hampton Street due to the construction of the oLiv development. The following changes...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Remember the hit 90’s Nickelodeon Show “Gullah Gullah Island”?. Though the island was an imaginary paradise, the magic behind the show’s music, characters, and culture was very much real. The show starred St. Helena Island native Ron Daise and became one of...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A man charged in a double fatal DUI crash in Columbia has been sentenced to prison. On August 11, 2022, the Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) arrested and charged Johnathan Gajadhar, 41, after the incident with Felony DUI Involving Death. Shortly...

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster called on state lawmakers Wednesday to approve a $1.1 billion surge in infrastructure spending to protect South Carolina’s record-breaking construction pipeline from the “crippling delays” of inflation. Delivering his State of the State address to the General Assembly, McMaster...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — It's time for the heavy winter coats again!. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 30s this morning and like won't budge much at all today. Forecast highs today are only in the upper 30s and low 40s. It will be cold enough for lingering...