‘Check those phones’: Parents warned of coded drug language in texts
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A Midlands-based substance misuse treatment center, LRADAC, is urging parents to be vigilant about their children's communication habits, warning that seemingly harmless texting could conceal coded language for drug use or sales. Robbie Robertson, LRADAC's communications director, emphasized the...
Columbia opening new recovery center to address growing homelessness crisis
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia city leaders are addressing a growing homelessness crisis, with more than 1,400 homeless individuals in the Midlands, by planning a new recovery center at Hope Plaza near Elmwood Ave. The center aims to be a "one-stop shop" combining various services to assist those in...
Lexington Police need help identifying people accused of burglary at storage place
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police needs help identifying people accused of being involved in a burglary at a storage place, said officers. Officers said the people were involved in the burglary and theft of two trailers and a zero-turn mower from Extra Space Storage on September 7. One of...
A downtown Columbia event venue has closed its doors. Here’s where
A downtown Columbia business that most recently has been an upscale private event space has closed its doors. The Venue, located at 1626 Main St., has closed, according to posts on its social media platform s . It had been open for a number of years with varying concepts. “From our early days as a live music venue,...
Arthurtown neighbors urge action after teen’s tragic shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Neighbors in Richland County are speaking out about the shock and heartbreak following the shooting of 16-year-old Joshua Edmonds in their neighborhood. One neighbor, Avian Marshall, said she is especially worried about those directly affected. “The neighbors, the problem, you know, cause I...
Shooting reported at Killian Road car dealership outside Columbia, authorities say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Deputies are asking the public to avoid the area following a shooting on the property of a Killian Road car dealership. The Richland County Sheriff's Department confirmed around 11 a.m. that the shooting happened on the property of McDaniel Volkswagen, which is located at 440 Killian Road. One...
Leader of drug-trafficking ring in South Carolina sentenced to prison
Sean Demetrius Goins, the leader of a drug trafficking ring in South Carolina, has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.
Columbia’s Iron Hill Brewery closes in BullStreet district
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A popular restaurant and prominent feature of Columbia's growing BullStreet district is closing its doors. The Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Columbia announced on its Facebook page on Thursday that it would be closing, along with all other Iron Hill locations. "It has been our...
AG Wilson awards over $26 million in grants for crime victims assistance
Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced over $26 million in grants will be distributed to organizations that help crime victims across the state. “These state and local agencies and non-profits groups do so much to help people who are going through traumatic circumstances. With these...
Rapid Shelter Columbia Permanently Houses 100th Resident
Rapid Shelter Columbia has reached a major milestone, celebrating the placement of its 100th resident in permanent housing since opening in November 2022. “As we celebrate housing our 100th resident, I’m incredibly proud of my team and the dedication they bring to this work,” said Kameisha Heppard, Director of...
