This busy area near Columbia is getting a new fish and wings spot. Here’s...
A new spot for chicken wings and fish is on the way in a busy spot in the Midlands. Carolina Fish & Wings restaurant is coming to 565 Spears Creek Church Road in Elgin near northeast Columbia. It will be in the Spears Creek Plaza shopping center just north of Interstate 20. There is a banner in front of Carolina Fish...
Second inmate in less than two weeks dies while in custody at Al Cannon...
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 61-year-old man from Columbia died while in custody at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center, the Charleston County Coroner's Office announced. The cause and manner of death for Kenneth Samuel weren't immediately made public by the coroner's office, with the results pending a...
Coroner identifies man found dead in burning car on I-20 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Coroner has identified the man found dead inside a burning truck along Interstate 20 in Columbia Monday. Coroner Naida Rutherford said Wednesday the man has been identified as 32-year-old James W. Smith of Bishopville. The cause of death was not given but it has been ruled a...
Weak Earthquake Rattles Eastern Georgia
A weak earthquake rattled portions of eastern Georgia this morning not far from the state line with South Carolina. According to USGS, a weak magnitude 1.9 earthquake struck near Washington, Georgia at 10:10 am this morning. Located east of Atlanta, Georgia and west of Columbia, South Carolina, the epicenter of the...
RCSD: Homicide on I-20 East under investigation, victim identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County deputies say they’re investigating a homicide on I-20 East this morning. According to investigators, it happened around I-20E between Alpine Road (Exit 76) and Clemson Road (Exit 80) on Monday, Feb. 23. SCDOT reported a vehicle fire at Mile Marker 79 at...
Stacked Sandwich Shop opens in former Midlands Sully’s Steamers locations
A new, fast-casual restaurant has opened two Midlands stores in familiar locations. Stacked Sandwich Shop welcomed guests Tuesday on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington and on Devine Street in Columbia in what were both previously the spots of Sully’s Steamers. After less than two weeks of down time since the Sully’s...
Two Arrests Made in Assembly Street Fatal Shooting
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Violent Crimes Against Persons Unit (VCAP) have made two arrests in connection with the isolated, fatal shooting of a 27-year-old female who was found on Assembly Street. His reported girlfriend, Chelsy Kyzer is charged with Accessory after the Fact of Murder...
Richland County weighs rezoning 155 acres for housing; residents fear traffic, community change
Developers are seeking to rezone a large tract of land off Wilson Boulevard in Richland County, a move that could pave the way for a major new housing development in what is currently a rural area. The request covers 155 acres just off Wilson Boulevard. If approved, the property would...
Bradford Pear Bounty project coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Bradford Pear Bounty is coming to Columbia in March. The project will be in Columbia on March 14 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 2404 Main St. It is a partnership with the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Clemson University. The program allows homeowners to remove and replace Bradford pears...
Cousins Maine Lobster launches first food truck in South Carolina
While looking for a new business venture to launch with his lifelong friend Matt Cobb, Dave Blosser said they zeroed in on a classic seafood dish: lobster. “Lobster is awesome,” Blosser said. “It’s not a product that people have every day. All of this product comes down from the state of Maine … It’s a really unique...
