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Lexington police seek help to find missing 14-year-old girl
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Lexington Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl who ran away from her home in the Victorian Mobile Home Park on Sunset Boulevard. Officials with LPD say the incident occurred sometime between the evening of August 24...
Orangeburg County, city negotiate fire contracts
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Residents and businesses located roughly five miles outside of Orangeburg city limits have to have a fire contract with the city. For over 7 years, the city and the county of Orangeburg have been trying to reach an agreement that they say will lower insurance costs those with contracts.
Law enforcement agencies increase DUI enforcement on Saturation Saturday
Expect to see more blue lights on local roads Saturday night. In an effort to prevent impaired driving in South Carolina as Labor Day weekend approaches, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are partnering with multiple law enforcement agencies all over the country for Saturation Saturday.
Judge agrees to review convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh’s appeal for a new trial
Convicted murderer and disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh is one step closer to getting a new trial after a South Carolina judge agreed to review his appeal. Michael Smerconish speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter and author of “The Devil at his elbow” Valerie Bauerlein about what she witnessed inside the court room and burning questions left unanswered from this case.
Officials Urge Beekeepers To Monitor Mosquito Sprayings, and Horse Owners to Vaccinate for Equine Encephalitis
Mosquitoes are breeding in abundance in floodwaters left behind by Tropical Storm Debby, prompting officials throughout the state to step up pesticide treatments to control them. Experts with the Clemson University Extension Service and Regulatory Services units are advising beekeepers to be aware of increased sprayings and prepare to cover...
Upstate man struck gold after taking home $50,000 in lottery winnings
SENECA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upstate man spent $2 on a lottery ticket and brought home $50,000. The man purchased his Jumbo Bucks ticket at the Express Mart located at 219 Shiloh Rd. in Seneca and struck gold. “I was surprised,” he told South Carolina Education Lottery officials. “But...
South Carolina's Dawn Staley poses with Tim Walz, watches Kamala Harris speech at 2024 DNC
COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley revealed Thursday she was in Chicago for the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Throughout the evening, Staley shared pictures on social media of her and various attendees, including Tim Walz, who is running with current Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race.
Columbia shops see unexpected summer success, now brace for football season rush
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Some local businesses say they are booming in Richland County as the University of South Carolina welcomes students back to campus. The Vista, downtown Columbia and Five Points are among the most popular places for people to hang out and shop. Store employees there said they've seen a significant sales increase since students returned.
One year later: Midlands family honors slain mother, fights against domestic violence
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — It has been 1 year since 29-year-old Jaylan Hasty was killed in a domestic dispute. Tonight, her family remembers her life and is doing everything they can to end domestic violence. On August 24, 2023, Jaylan was found shot and killed inside her apartment at...
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