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Trees to the rescue: The Midlands' natural solution to flooding woes
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Trees have far more power than just keeping us cool. They reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance air quality. They also lessen the risk of flooding by absorbing water runoff, a frequent problem for the Midlands. Many still...
Feeling itchy? Rising greenhouse gases could be to blame
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- With every step in the woods, a poison ivy plant may be nearby. It is a natural part of our habitat in South Carolina, and experts told WACH FOX’s Clara Faith it’s becoming more and more visible as greenhouse gases continue to rise. Herrick...
South Carolina students get sick after consuming marijuana-laced candy
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Several students at a South Carolina middle school recently got sick after eating marijuana-infused candy that authorities say a child brought. According to an incident report from the Richland County Sheriff's Department, several students at E.L Wright Middle School ate a gummy candy that came from a wrapping labeled cannabis-infused sour gummies. According to the report, several students said that they were high. The school said in a statement that the edibles were brought to school by a student.
Woman looking to buy a home in Orangeburg gets shot at
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — On Saturday, deputies say a woman was shot in her car. The victim was looking to buy a home in the Brookdale neighborhood near Orangeburg. At the time she was with a male victim who was driving the car. As they were making a second pass...
Epidemiology alumna returns to Arnold School as clinical assistant professor
It was during her bachelor’s program at the University of Puerto Rico that Nelís Soto-Ramírez was first introduced to the field of public health. The biological sciences major collaborated with students from other departments on a poster presentation about HIV, and she was inspired to enroll in the master of public health program at nearby Ponce Health Sciences University.
WATCH: USC FB Season preview, 1-on-1 interview with Shane Beamer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Over the summer, Sports Director Chaz Frazier went 1-on-1 with Gamecock Football head Coach Shane Beamer. Chaz and coach Beamer discussed all things South Carolina football, including why Carolina will be bowling again this season. After a 5-7 season in 2023, Shane Beamer is entering a...
Elite national prospect to visit South Carolina basketball program this weekend
South Carolina basketball will be getting a visit from one of the top young recruits in the nation this weekend as elite national prospect Martay Barnes will be on campus on Saturday, according to a report from Recruits Zone. He will be joined on his visit by several prospects including class of 2025 Gamecock commitment Eli Ellis, a 4-star guard and his younger brother, Isaac Ellis, a guard who currently is unranked in the class of 2026.
Judge to rule on man connected to 2022 Columbiana Mall shooting
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The fate of a man who is accused in a shootout at Columbiana Centre Mall in 2022 is now in the hands of a judge. A Lexington County judge is weighing whether Jewayne Price’s claim that he was defending himself should make him immune from the prosecution.
Man steals ambulance, leading South Carolina deputies on miles-long chase, officials say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — A South Carolina man stole an ambulance then led deputies on a chase, officials said Friday. (Video above is the Friday morning headlines for Aus. 30, 2024.) The incident happened on Thursday in West Columbia, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Office. Officials said the...
Video shows possible meteor streaking across sky in South Carolina
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. — People in southeast South Carolina took to social media on Friday morning, saying they saw a ball of bright light streaking through the sky. Some think it may have been a meteor. Chris Bonzagni, a Travelers Rest, South Carolina resident, said his doorbell camera captured...
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