Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) ---- The latest job numbers from August, shows that manufacturing and wholesale trade saw job losses. Here in Columbia a local agency is hoping to change that. The Columbia Housing Authority is holding a job fair Wednesday September 24, 2025 at 100 Cardamon Court from 10:00 am...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Midlands Tech Beltline campus went into “secure” status Tuesday morning, Midlands Tech officials said. “Secure” status is the second level of the 5 different levels of security status. Officials said the secure status lasted from 8:58 a.m. to 9:24 a.m. and was caused...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — WACH FOX and The Jeffcoat Law Firm have partnered to spotlight everyday heroes making a positive impact in our community. This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is Henrietta Bell Geter, a lifelong servant and community advocate whose legacy of dedication stretches across decades, countries, and...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — A co-conspirator of Alex Murdaugh who helped the now convicted killer defraud his own clients is set to appear in state court Thursday after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges back in April of this year. Russell Laffitte will appear before Judge Heath Taylor in...

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County Council voted Monday against a proposed townhome development, citing concerns over already strained schools, while approving another subdivision in a different school district. Council members rejected the Avanti Townhomes project, which called for 83 attached townhomes on 22 acres...

Alex Murdaugh's attorneys said their client was denied "any semblance" of a fair trial, and his conviction should be overturned.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Lexington County School District One has confirmed that a teacher has been placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation into their social media posts. The school district gave a statement to WIS. “Lexington One can confirm that a teacher is on administrative leave pending the outcome...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A Richland County alumnus is in the AGT Finale tonight. Steve Ray Ladson is in the AGT Finale on Tuesday, September 23, at 8 p.m. on NBC. Ladson attended Dreher High School in Richland County. His performance in the quarterfinals of his song “Boots Like...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — "The Woody on Main,' a longtime Columbia staple, will close its doors after Halloween, citing rising insurance prices. They say a new law aimed at reducing the amount these bars pay in liability insurance won't be enough to save them. The bar and dance club was...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the Public Service Commission (PSC) evaluates a utility rate increase request filed by Duke Energy Progress. The company serves customers living in 13 counties in the Midlands, Pee Dee and...