Richland County deputy hurt after crashing into electric pole
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A deputy with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was hurt after a crash on Tuesday. RCSD said the wreck happened in the area of Spears Creek Church Road just before 1 p.m. as a deputy was responding as backup to a suspect avoiding a traffic stop.
New details released in I-20 homicide investigation
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a homicide. Authorities say they are investigating the homicide on I-20 eastbound between Alpine Road and Clemson Road. Just after 2 a.m. on Monday, Richland County deputies were told that the South Carolina Highway Patrol had...
Couple Tops $1 Million in 6 Months with New Froyo Franchise
Franchisees Treat their Hometown to 16 Handles Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Concept — and their Community Responds in Kind. 16 Handles franchisees Ken and Sarah Barlow recognized an opportunity when they discovered their hometown of Columbia, S.C., had no self-serve frozen yogurt shop. They opened in late June 2025 and...
One killed in three-vehicle crash on US 378 in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Lexington County on Friday morning. The accident happened at 7:20 a.m. last Friday, February 20, 2026, on US 378 near the intersection with Spring Hill Road, about four miles west of the town of Lexington. Troopers...
These 10 Wild South Carolina Restaurants Will Make Your Next Meal Unforgettable
Looking for wild restaurants in South Carolina that serve up more than just food?. These 10 unique spots offer amazing meals and unforgettable experiences!. 1. Flight Deck Restaurant (Lexington) Ever wanted to eat breakfast inside an actual airplane?. Well, buckle up because this place makes that dream come true....
Hands Free and Distracted Driving Law citations to begin
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Drivers listen up, law enforcement officials say citations will begin Saturday for the Hands Free and Distracted Driving Law. The hands free law took effect back on September 1st, but citations begin February 28, 2026. Columbia Police say for nearly 180 days, law enforcement has issued...
This Massive South Carolina Playground Screams Family Fun Like No Other
Your childhood playground probably had one rusty slide and a swing that squeaked like a horror movie soundtrack. Leo’s Landing in Columbia, South Carolina, is what happens when someone decides that children deserve better than tetanus and splinters. This isn’t just a playground with a few extra bells and...
South Carolina weather alert: 40+ MPH wind gusts might bring down trees in the...
A Wind Advisory is in effect beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday for central South Carolina and portions of east central Georgia, according to the National Weather Service Columbia. Drivers along Interstates 20 and 26 could experience sudden wind gusts up to 40 mph, creating hazardous crosswinds through 10 p.m. The...
Family demands answers after bus mix-up leaves 8-year-old at wrong stop
An 8-year-old boy was dropped off at the wrong bus stop on his first bus ride home from school in the Lexington Richland 5 School District.
South Carolina Manhunt After Deputy’s Patrol Car Rammed During Chase; Five Arrested on Gun...
A manhunt is underway in South Carolina after authorities say a suspect intentionally rammed a deputy’s patrol vehicle during a chaotic chase that began with a routine traffic stop. The incident, which unfolded Friday in Newberry County, led to multiple arrests, several firearm seizures, and serious charges including...

















