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MATCH PREVIEW: FORWARD MADISON FC VS LEXINGTON SC
After a weather postponement last weekend, FMFC stays at home to play Lexington SC in the sixth round of the Jägermeister Cup. With the tournament coming to a close, FMFC will look to secure three points and potentially take over the top of the table. THIS SEASON AGAINST LEXINGTON...
Five Points officially unveils new mural
The Five Points Association hosted an official unveiling reception for its newest permanent art installation by award-winning artist Shelby LeBlanc on July 13. The mural, “A Splash of Color” is located at 745 Saluda Ave. in the heart of the historic hospitality district. "We are honored to have...
Soda City Live: Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Rebel Dogs!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - What better way to celebrate the “dog days of Summer” than with a hot dog?!. Rebel Dogs in Columbia joined Soda City Live by making their signature dogs and sharing details about ways to save on their delicious franks!. For more information, click here.
Lacing up your sneakers for a 5K can help to protect a Richland County K9
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hosting its yearly Guardians of the Night K9 5k race/run. This event raises money to benefit the k9 team. The proceeds will help to pay for training, food, safety equipment, collars, bulletproof vests, and more for each dog. Event...
Spring 2024 USC Sumter Dean's List
USC Sumter congratulates the students who were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. USC Sumter is located in the heart of the state, about 45 miles east of the capital of Columbia, South Carolina. USC Sumter became a University campus in 1973 and today has an enrollment of about 1,600 per academic year. USC Sumter confers two-year associate's degrees and offers baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, education, and business through USC Aiken. Palmetto College offers over 20 bachelors degrees that can be completed on the USC Sumter campus. To learn more, visit uscsumter.edu or call 803-775-8727.
Former Gamecock Alex English hosting basketball skills camp
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Gamecocks Legend Alex English is hosting a basketball skills camp next week. It’s from Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cardinal Newman High School on Alpine Road. It’s for boys and girls aged 7 to 18. Former Gamecock P.J....
Louise Rydqvist Makes History Winning 2024 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award
Rising senior Louise Rydqvist becomes the first player in the University of South Carolina's program history to win the 2024 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the Women's Golf Coaches Association. Rydqvist maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA as a double major in finance and marketing. She...
Man pleads guilty to deadly 2023 Mother’s Day shooting of Columbia woman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being charged in connection with the shooting death of a Columbia woman on Mother’s Day. According to the Columbia Police Department 44-year-old Elijah Lindsay pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter at his trial on Tuesday. In...
In-state pitcher announces commitment to South Carolina baseball program
On Wednesday, South Carolina baseball picked up a commitment from junior college left-handed pitcher Aydin Palmer. Palmer, a native of the Palmetto State, graduated from South Florence High School in 2023 and spent this past season playing for the Florence-Darlington Tech Stingers, a junior college program in the state. As...
DAYLO honored with Richard W. Riley Award
DAYLO was recently honored with the Richard W. Riley Award for Human & Civil Rights, presented by the South Carolina Education Association, the Palmetto State’s affiliate of the National Education Association. SCEA’s mission is to be the leading advocate for quality public education in South Carolina. Founded in...
Columbia-Richland Fire Department named Fire Safe SC Community fifth year in a row
2024 marks the fifth consecutive year the Columbia-Richland Fire Department has been recognized for its work preventing fires in our communities. The department has again been named a "Fire Safe SC Community" by Fire Safe South Carolina. The honor came in response to their efforts to promote fire safety and...
National Park and Recreation Month
It’s National Park and Recreation Month. While most of the month has been too hot to enjoy the outdoors, Tuesday morning presented a perfect opportunity. ABC Columbia’s Alex Tejada has more from a walk out at Riverfront Park and why the area might soon look a little different.
Columbia University continues to face consequences over antisemitic incidents
(The Center Square) – Billionaire and U.S. News & World Report owner Mortimer Zuckerman pulled a hefty sum of donations to Columbia University due to their handling of antisemitism issues on their campus, The Washington Free Beacon reported. Zuckerman, an avid philanthropist, has a longstanding history of donating to...
Daily storm threat continues through the weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — It's a lather, rinse, repeat type of forecast for the Midlands over the next several days. Each of the next several afternoons and evenings will feature fairly widespread showers and thunderstorms. Even though the Storm Prediction Center only has the northeast Midlands in a marginal...
Ranking Upstate's best linebackers in 2024 South Carolina high school football season
With the South Carolina high school football season nearing its Aug. 23 kickoff of Week Zero, here's a look at rankings for the Upstate's best linebackers in the SCHSL. The list includes a pair from J.L. Mann and a pair from Spartanburg as both teams make their playoff pushes in Class AAAAA. Best SC high school football LBs in Upstate for 2024 ...
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