Columbia SC

Thousands of people leave Lexington County every day to spend their money somewhere else. That’s according to data collected by the town of Lexington to track what economic development circles call “leakage” — the loss of local residents’ dollars when they go elsewhere to make their spending decisions, like cash...

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Two women have been arrested following an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of horses at a local property, according to officials. Danielle K. Fowlston, 48, faces nine counts of felony ill-treatment of animals, while Michelle Lyn Murray, 48, has been charged with one count of the same...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia Police Department arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store in December 2025. Authorities charged 27-year-old Wayne Pondexter Jr. with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is being held at the Sumter County Detention...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man has been arrested after authorities say a verbal altercation resulted in a shooting. On March 17 at 12:00 p.m., deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to the 300 block of Goodwin Way in reference to a shooting. Deputies arrived on...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two more men are facing charges in connection with a shooting outside a West Columbia Walmart. The West Columbia Police Department said that 20-year-old Jalen Jones was arrested on March 9, while 22-year-old Jordan Jones was arrested on Tuesday. Jalen Jones is charged with attempted...

There’s a secret handshake among South Carolina locals, except it’s not actually a handshake, it’s knowing where to get the best breakfast on the Grand Strand. Dino’s House of Pancakes in North Myrtle Beach is that place, the one insiders have been quietly enjoying while tourists wander around looking for breakfast.

Here’s something that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about South Carolina attractions: The Ultimate Driving Museum in Greer is sitting there with some of the most incredible racing machines you’ve ever seen, and hardly anyone’s talking about it. If you’ve ever felt your...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The West Columbia Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing Sunday evening. Valery Hasselbacher was reported as a runaway. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 125 pounds, and has black hair, police said. Hasselbacher was last seen wearing a black...

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Two South Carolina K9 handlers are recovering after being struck by a drunk driver early Sunday morning. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), deputies were conducting traffic enforcement on I-277 near the Farrow exit around 1:15 a.m Sunday. Deputies say the two K9 handlers...

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Drivers traveling through a busy corridor in Richland County are adjusting to a new traffic pattern after road construction brought several changes to how drivers access Interstate 77 from U.S. 21. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says the updated traffic pattern is now in place...