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Out on bond for double murder, a suspect faces new charges related to arson case, receives new bond
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man charged with criminal conspiracy in connection with an arson case in Richland County earlier this month appeared in court Friday afternoon. A judge set a $250,000 bond for 22-year-old Christian Irick. Irick stood in court wearing an ankle monitor. He was already out on...
Report says Richland One bypassed permitting, approval. What does that mean for the Vince Ford Early Learning Center?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Officials from Richland One say they plan to go back and get the proper permits and approval to resume construction on the Vince Ford Early Learning Center following an inspector general report that found violations of state law with the project. Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon said...
Soda City Live: Back to School Events and National Night Out with RCRC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) (Sponsored by RCRC) - Snag last-minute school supplies for your children at your local recreation center!. Richland County Parks and Recreation Commission will host back-to-school supply events and activities in several communities across the greater Columbia area. They are also helping law enforcement and community members bridge...
‘I feel like I’m in a river’: Homeowner begs SCDOT to resolve flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - David McAdory, a homeowner in Richland County, lives in a flood plain. The area is well known for the thousand-year flood that left the area in upwards of 15 feet full of water. McAdory told WIS News 10 storm drains on the sides of the road...
Columbia school district mismanaged childcare center construction, report finds
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina inspector general found a Columbia-area school district violated state and local laws, exposing itself to liability and wasting taxpayer dollars, when it started construction of a childcare center without the necessary approvals. State Inspector General Brian Lamkin, in his report, referred to “mismanagement” by Richland School District One, but his […]
Local non-profit host back to school event empowering Midlands students
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — GameChangersSC is hosting a back-to-school event on Friday. The event will occur from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1019 Garden Valley Lane in Columbia. The event aims to encourage students, parents, and educators back to the school environment at the start of the...
Deputies train and mentor over summer to ensure student safety
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — During the summer, school resource officers (SROs) like deputies Kalema Grant and Alex Hartsell dedicate their time to rigorous training to ensure students’ safety and well-being throughout the school year. "That's why we train," said Deputy Grant. "We have our two-day SRO-based training, departmental...
Richland County Hosts Back-to-School Drive
As the new school year approaches, Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is organizing a school supply drive to support foster children in the community. With most local students returning to class in August, CASA is seeking donations of essential school supplies to help these children succeed academically. You...
Smuggled drugs killed 2 inmates at troubled South Carolina jail, sheriff says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two inmates died from drug overdoses in two days at a South Carolina jail, which has been under a federal civil rights investigation, authorities said. The inmates at the jail in Richland County were killed by two different drugs, one on Monday and a second on Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott […]
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Cooler Weekend with Possible Showers
Columbia, SC – This weekend, South Carolina residents can expect a mix of weather conditions as temperatures drop slightly below average. A stray shower or storm is possible today, but otherwise, drier conditions are expected, with highs ranging from 87-90°F on Saturday and 88-91°F on Sunday. According...
Gov. McMaster, Brad Keselowski, and Bobby Labonte Laud Darlington Raceway’s Impact on South Carolina and NASCAR
South Carolina Governor McMaster, along with NASCAR champions Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, praises Darlington Raceway for its impact on the state and NASCAR, gearing up for the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 Labor Day Race Weekend. Yes, But. Some may argue that the economic impact and benefits of hosting...
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