Richland County coroner IDs man killed in I-20 homicide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities have identified a man found dead on Interstate 20 in what’s being investigated as a homicide. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford said 32-year-old James W. Smith, III, of Bishopville, died in the incident early Monday near mile marker 80. Rutherford added that her office...
Columbia bookstore puts relocation plans on hold due to reported downtown ICE office
A Columbia bookstore said it’s putting its relocation plans on hold due to concerns about a possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement office downtown.
Fight leaves two people stabbed, authorities investigating
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Authorities are investigating a stabbing incident that happened on Sunday in Richland County. Officials at the Richland County Sheriff's Department say the stabbing occurred around 2 am at the 1700 block of Decker Boulevard. Deputies responded in reference to a fight and located two...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS Thursday and Friday for heavy rain potential
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - With heavy rain possible at times, Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days. Breezy and mild with more cloud cover today. First Alert Weather Days Thursday and Friday for heavy rain potential. Drying out for the upcoming weekend!. First Alert Summary. Good morning! Throughout the...
SC lottery officials say $200k in unclaimed Powerball prizes expire next week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Three unclaimed Powerball tickets worth a combined $200,000 will expire next week, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. The tickets, one worth $100,000 and two worth $50,000, were purchased in September. The $100,000 ticket was sold at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia. Two...
Man charged with murder after woman was shot in Columbia, SC police say
The day after a woman was shot and killed in South Carolina, two people were arrested in connection to her death, according to the Columbia Police Department . Daequon Cole and his reported girlfriend, Chelsy Kyzer, were taken into custody overnight Saturday, police said on social media Sunday evening. At about 8:30...
Coroner IDs man killed in crash at Fairfield-Richland county line
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office identified the man killed in the multi-vehicle crash on Friday. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill identified the man as Jerrold Freeman, 76, of the Lake Wateree area. Coroner Chris Hill said Freeman was the restrained driver of an SUV...
Needlepoint is back: Here’s how to try it in Columbia
Needlepoint is one of the biggest “analog hobby” trends. Here’s where to learn and meet other stitchers.
Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office makes arrests following shooting
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals following an investigation into a shooting that occurred on Goins Lane in Elgin on Jan. 20. Christopher David Douglas, 31, has been charged with pointing and presenting a firearm, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Paul William...
Reverend Jesse Jackson to lie in state at South Carolina Statehouse
Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. body will lie in state in the South Carolina Statehouse on March 2, the Office of Governor Henry McMaster said Monday.

















