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Columbia police search for missing 59-year-old man
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Special Victim’s Unit is searching for a missing 59-year-old man. Police said Kevin Gilyard - also known as Kelvin - was reported missing by a relative who had not spoken to him for over a month. Anyone who knows...
Wet conditions expected through Friday before drier weekend
COLUMBIA. SC (WACH) -- A frontal boundary and moist air mass will continue to pass through the Southeast through Friday. That's elevating the probability of scattered showers and isolated flash flooding. By Friday afternoon, a warm, humid airmass along with the front will provide conditions for many showers and thunderstorms.
Local Living: Get ready for back-to-school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, it’s time to gear up for back-to-school. The United Way of the Midlands is hosting its 3rd annual “Ready Set Supply” school drive. It aims to stock the classrooms of local elementary school teachers. Anyone can...
Unique skincare experience in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -If you’ve ever gotten a facial or aesthetic treatment before, The Skinhouse in Five Points says you haven’t received one quite like what they offer. Check it out!. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like this, subscribe to our...
South Carolina women's basketball to play TCU in neutral site event at Dickies Arena on Dec. 8
South Carolina women's basketball has added another neutral site game to its non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season against a Power 5 opponent. On Thursday, the Gamecocks announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it will be traveling to Forth Worth, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 8 to take on the Big 12's TCU in the Hoopfest Women's Basketball Classic at Dickies Arena. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. ...
Past floods haunt Midlands as residents and officials tackle ongoing rain challenges
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — After weeks of dry conditions here in the midlands, people how live in low-lying and more flood prone areas are worried about the prospect of even more rain in the forecast. After reports of over 5in falling in some areas over the past 48 hours.
LS3P’s Columbia office celebrates 20 years
LS3P, an architecture, interiors, and planning firm, has announced the Columbia office is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Columbia office leader and a director on LS3P’s Board Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA opened the Columbia office in May 2004, as the firm’s first female start-up. With more than 40 years of experience, she has led the design teams on notable projects in Columbia.
Department of Juvenile Justice youth injured, taken to hospital following ‘incident’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) confirmed a teenager was injured and taken to a local hospital following an “incident.”. The incident happened on Thursday, July 18. According to the spokesperson Michelle Foster, the incident is under investigation. “The incident surrounding his injury is under...
Blackwell breaks down Gamecocks running backs
Marquel Blackwell likes the makeup of South Carolina's six-man running back room. Marquel Blackwell likes the makeup of South Carolina's six-man running back room. "The biggest thing that I'm proud of about these guys is you can get into a room with a whole bunch of competition, then it can become toxic sometimes, but those guys have done a really good job of supporting each other, being there for each other," Blackwell told TheBigSpur on Thursday.
Carolina Ascent FC Invites Fans to Preseason Friendly at University of South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 25, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today a preseason friendly against the University of South Carolina women’s soccer team on Monday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Columbia, South Carolina. The match is open to the public and will be played at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium. Admission is free as the club invites fans from across the Carolinas to watch Carolina Ascent FC in action for the very first time.
Carly Rogers Named Head Coach of Erskine Cheerleading and Dance Programs
Erskine College has appointed Carly Rogers as the new head coach for both the Cheerleading and Dance programs, marking a significant role expansion for Rogers. Carly Rogers led the Fleet Dance program since November 2022. Rogers graduated from Newberry College in 2019 with a B.A. in Psychology. State of Play.
Darci Strickland announces she's leaving to start new life chapter after 27 years at WLTX
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today is bittersweet for us at WLTX as News19’s Darci Strickland, the award-winning journalist who’s spent decades serving the viewers of the Midlands, has announced she is leaving to start a new chapter in her life after 27 years on our air. Strickland, who...
Take a look back at Dawn Staley carrying U.S. flag at Olympics 20 years ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - With the 2024 Olympics in Paris fast approaching, we’re taking a look back at a memorable moment from the games 20 years ago — Dawn Staley carrying the U.S. flag in Athens. These photos capture a significant moment in history, as she’s the first...
Peristyle Podcast - Recapping USC's first Big Ten Media Day with Connor Morrissette in Indianapolis
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back to recap the Trojans first Big Ten Media Day with Lincoln Riley, Miller Moss, Kamari Ramsey and Jonah Monheim representing USC in Indianapolis. Ryan and Connor discuss everything Riley and the players...
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