Columbia SC

An early-summer heat wave is producing some of the hottest temperatures of the year so far across the Carolinas, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and prompting the issuance of heat alerts. A stout upper-level ridge of high pressure is expected to continue dominating conditions across the Southeast through

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department battled a fire at a duplex on Hawthorne Avenue on Thursday. Authorities say firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading further through the property. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the building and determined the fire had...

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Three years ago, Josh Jackson took his passion for cooking and grilling into a small business named Cow Meats Pig. His specialty is smoked meat, as evidenced by the name. Jackson spends a lot of cook time working with organizations and charities. You can connect with Cow Meats Pig HERE.

Outstanding employees and retirees from schools and departments throughout Richland One were honored during Celebration 2026, the district’s end-of-the-year employee recognition banquet. The event was held May 22 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. School-level and department level Teachers of the Year, Cla

Exotic animals including birds were kept by wealthy Egyptians and Mesopotamians as recently as 4000 years ago. Alexander the Great brought parrots to Europe from India in 327 BCE. While humans learned very early how to get parrots and other birds to talk, communicating with them took much, much longer. And most humans

BLYTHEWOOD — Christian Assistance Bridge (CAB) has issued a call for donations to meet the growing needs of families in the Blythewood, Ridgeway, and northeast Richland County areas. The organization, which has provided crisis assistance since 2013, announced it is currently “running low” on several pantry staples.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Over 500 power outages have been reported in Lexington County on Thursday afternoon. According to the Electric Cooperative of South Carolina 536 meters are without power as of around 4:35 p.m. WIS has reached out to find out the cause of the outage. Feel more informed,...

Legislators designated $10 million in 2024 to replace the state's two aging planes, used by the governor, legislators and agencies for state business.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– CRFD says 3rd shift fire crews were able to contain a fire that quickly spread through a vacant business off of Decker Boulevard. Shortly before 8:50 p.m. on Weds, June 10, units were en-route for a fire dispatch after seeing a good amount of smoke in the air, says the fire dept.

A well-known, growing Mexican restaurant chain is planning a new location on a bustling Columbia road, per city documents. Qdoba Mexican Eats, which has locations across the U.S., is planning a location at 4600 Devine St. suite A, according to filings with the city. Records indicate Qdoba filed permits on May 13 for mo