Richland One School District holds career expos to fill open positions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland One School District held a career expo to recruit for positions across the district. The district partnered with Capital Supply, a local hardware store, to reach community members and inform them about job opportunities. “We’re here today because we’re doing a recruitment event because we...
Two Notch businesses take a hit on Friday night amid water line break
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Crews with Columbia Water are working overnight to repair a major 24-inch water main break along Two Notch Road, leaving many residents without running water and others under a boil water advisory. The break forced the closure of parts of Two Notch Road on what is...
‘Rule of law a fragile thing.’ Columbia judges, lawyers gather for Law Day
May 1 is National Law Day, and dozens of Columbia area lawyers, two federal judges and a Richland County magistrate gathered Friday in front of the Matthew Perry federal courthouse near downtown to commemorate America’s rule of law. The Declaration of Independence, signed 250 years ago, does much more than just declare our separation from Great Britain, said Steven Austermiller, executive director of the...
3 SC suburban areas have among the worst driving commutes in the US. Here’s...
Have you ever clocked out after a grueling shift, only to have your remaining energy drained by a gridlocked commute? It’s an unescapable fate for commuters who have to drive to work, but spending hours behind the wheel can lead to mental exhaustion. A fresh report highlights the areas where drivers are facing the brunt of the issue. A Mission for Michael , a mental...
Knight named Lexington 1’s new athletic director
LEXINGTON, S.C. — At its April 21, 2026, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Dr. Garrett Knight as the new district athletic director, effective July 1, 2026. Knight replaces Lexington One Athletic Director Chad Leaphart, who retires at the end of this school year.
VegFest sprouts a new date
Originally scheduled for this weekend, VegFest Expos has announced that the Columbia VegFest 2026 has been moved to Sunday, July 19, from 12–5 p.m. at Segra Park (1640 Freed Street). Attendees can look forward to live fitness classes, bodybuilding demos and interactive wellness workshops throughout the afternoon, as well...
The site of Columbia’s old Gonzales Gardens is now a 300-unit mixed-income community
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia housing is marking a new chapter for a familiar neighborhood. On Friday, leaders dedicated the Oaks at St. Anna’s Park, built on the site of the former Gonzales Gardens. The new development includes nearly 300 units, with a mix of affordable housing, senior apartments...
Woman killed in Lexington County stabbing, coroner says
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A woman was killed after a stabbing early Friday in Lexington County. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said the incident happened at around 3:20 a.m. at a home on Marshall Road in Gaston. Fisher said 22-year-old Gabrielle Marie Cribb was taken to a hospital, where...
Boil-water guidance issued for some Dentsville homes as Two Notch Road closure expands
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities are warning drivers in the Dentsville area to use alternate routes due to a Friday afternoon closure of a major road that has been expanded, affecting an even greater area. Columbia Water initially announced on Friday that Two Notch Road was closed from Parklane...
Promising Alabama freshman Davion Hannah announces intraconference transfer
A former Top 50 overall recruit, Davion Hannah will remain in the SEC with this transfer destination.
