Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities have confirmed human remains were found outside Columbia on Thursday. The Columbia Police Department said the remains were discovered at the 100 block of Shakespeare Lane just after 4 p.m. CPD said its investigators are working with the Richland County Coroner’s Office and the...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - 24 years after it flew search and rescue missions during the Sept. 11 attacks, a military helicopter known as a Huey is being restored in the Midlands to serve a new mission: educating the next generation. The aircraft, which was involved in rescue operations at...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Two Midlands men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy, according to the US Department of Justice. Drain Maurice Mazone, 54, of Irmo, was sentenced to 13 years, and Clinton Raymond Donaldson, 42, of Columbia, was sentenced...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Those planning to attend this year’s South Carolina State Fair can now buy tickets at a special rate. Up to 50% discounts on admission and rides are now available on the fair’s website or participating Circle K stores through Oct. 7. Discounted admission tickets...

Father-of-Two Leaves the Manufacturing Industry Behind to Open New Caregiving Provider in South Carolina’s Capital. September 11, 2025 // Franchising.com // Tempe, Ariz. (September 11, 2025) – SYNERGY HomeCare has announced a new location in South Carolina’s Midlands: SYNERGY HomeCare in Columbia. The company is...

COLUMBIA — Beginning September 14, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will welcome guests to experience Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning, record-breaking exhibition that has captivated audiences in nearly 100 cities worldwide. The larger-than-life sculptures, built from millions of LEGO®...

USC’s student senate passed several pieces of legislation on Sept. 10, including recommendations to create and expand an esports program and urge the City of Columbia to add a sidewalk along 411 Huger St. Adding a sidewalk. The senate passed a recommendation, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Daniel Violette,...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man last seen on Wednesday. Edwin Lee, 67, was last seen in the area of Lost Tree Lane and North Brickyard Road in Columbia. Lee was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, black pants with...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday night in Richland County. According to troopers with Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 8:45 p.m. on South Carolina Highway 555, also known as Farrow Road. Two vehicles were involved. Troopers say...

COLUMBIA — MUSC Health has expanded women’s healthcare services in the Midlands with the opening of its new Women’s Health and Imaging Services facility on September 2. The center offers advanced diagnostic technology, including two state-of-the-art Hologic 3D mammography units for both screening and diagnostic...