Columbia SC

Fried chicken in South Carolina isn’t just food – it’s a tradition passed down through generations. From church picnics to family reunions, that irresistible golden crunch and juicy bite are part of what makes Southern comfort cooking so iconic. And while you can find fried chicken on...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We have issued a FIRST ALERT Tuesday and Wednesday for potential impacts from Tropical Depression Nine. The FIRST ALERT issued for Tuesday for Tropical Depression Nine (will likely become Imelda) has been extended through Wednesday, as new forecast information points toward the storm...

Susan Smith was denied parole in 2024 for the 1994 murders of her sons Michael and Alexander, whom she drowned by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake.

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary adventures happen in the most unassuming places, like CO in Columbia, South Carolina – a sleek Asian eatery that’s turning heads with its phenomenal pho and much more. You know that feeling when you take that first spoonful of a truly exceptional soup...

One person was killed late Saturday night when a car ran off a Lexington County road and crashed, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . The single-vehicle collision happened at about 11:30 p.m., said Cpl. Nick Pye. A 2001 Ford sedan was driving west on Old Orangeburg Road , according to Pye. Near the...

A local man faces multiple charges related to a shooting at a Killian Road auto dealership. Richland County Sheriff's Department investigators arrested 36-year-old Joshua Ramdeen. He faces charges of pointing and presenting a firearm and first-degree assault and battery. According to Sheriff Leon Lott, Ramdeen...

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Utility companies and state agencies in the Midlands are gearing up for potential heavy rain and flooding as Hurricane Humberto and soon-to-be Imelda threatens the region. Dominion Energy has been enhancing its technology in anticipation of the storm's impact, drawing lessons from last year's...

Looking for tasty meals in South Carolina that won’t empty your wallet?. These 11 restaurants serve delicious food and keep your budget happy!. 1. Groucho’s Deli (Lexington) You walk into this yellow building and boom – sandwich heaven hits you. The place looks like a big barn...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Cody Goff, 39, was arrested in connection with a Friday shooting by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities charged Goff with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Deputies went to the 400 block of Harmon Road around 5:50...

South Carolina gardeners may soon face restrictions on some popular landscaping favorites. State agricultural officials are considering new regulations to control invasive species that threaten native ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and agricultural lands. While no final decisions have been made yet, these 12 plants...