Columbia man charged in hate crime to plead guilty
The Columbia man accused of a hate crime targeted at his Black neighbor is expected to plead guilty in federal court Thursday. Jonathan Felkel, 34, was indicted last July with violating the housing rights of his neighbor, Jarvis McKenzie. According to court documents, Felkel fired his gun and made threatening...
A new barbecue restaurant is opening on the shores of Lake Murray. Here’s where
There’s new smoke on the water at Lake Murray. Driftwood Smokehouse, a new restaurant for barbecue and more, was set to open its doors at 4 p.m. on March 18 at 101 Sandalwood Road in Leesville. That’s on the western side of Lake Murray, in the building that formerly was home to restaurants including The Cove and...
Teen arrested after morning break-in at Columbia restaurant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A burglary suspect has been arrested shortly after a reported break-in at a Columbia restaurant on Wednesday morning, according to the Columbia Police Department. Officers responded to the incident around 9:30 a.m. and took the suspect into custody shortly after. 18-year-old Teon Jaymari...
Multiple schools in South Carolina could close this week
SOUTH CAROLINA — A widespread frost advisory across South Carolina could lead to school delays or closures Thursday morning as temperatures drop to near-freezing levels. The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for much of the state, warning that temperatures could fall to around 33 degrees overnight into...
The Dishes At This South Carolina Spot Make The Trip Totally Worth It
Some meals are so good, people will drive across the state just to taste them again. In South Carolina, there’s a spot serving comfort food that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more. Each dish is hearty, satisfying, and packed with the flavors that make home-cooked meals so memorable.
Five arrests following shooting near Midlands Walmart
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Five men have been arrested following a shooting near a Midlands Walmart earlier this month. On March 8, West Columbia Police Officers responded to the 2400 block of Augusta Road after a reported shooting. That day, Investigators arrested 19-year-old Jaeden Jones and 18-year-old...
Bond granted to Richland County man accused of shooting grandson
A Richland County man accused of shooting and injuring his grandson has been granted bond following a court hearing Wednesday.
Arrests made after inmates were killed inside infamous South Carolina prison
Months after two inmates were killed on consecutive days at Lee Correctional Institution several other prisoners were charged in the deaths, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections . That’s the same prison where seven inmates were killed and 17 more were injured during a violent incident in 2018. On...
Columbia Council’s rezoning could add 300 apartments, businesses near Lake Murray Blvd
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia City Council voted to approve a rezoning that could bring hundreds of new apartments and businesses to a busy corridor near Lake Murray Boulevard. The plan would transform nearly 10 acres of land along Dutchman Boulevard and Broad River Road from light industrial use into a mixed-use...
Here’s why Broad River interchange over I-20 has an ‘unconventional’ design
The unusual, curving traffic pattern where Broad River Road crosses Interstate 20 isn’t a temporary detour — it’s the long-term design. Brad Crawford, director of the Carolina Crossroads project for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, said the interchange’s “unconventional” layout was shaped both by...
