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Columbia's popular Food Truck Fridays initiative to continue through August
The City of Columbia will continue the popular Food Truck Fridays throughout the month of August. This initiative supports local businesses, celebrates diverse cuisines, and brings people together to connect over food. The food trucks will be located at 2300 Bull Street in the REI Co-op parking lot from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. each Friday.
15 for 15: Bluffton Bobcats
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV)—Continuing our 15 for 15 series, today’s team is the Bluffton Bobcats, as they enter their third season under Hayden Gregory. Last year, Bluffton went 6-5 overall and played in the first round of the state playoffs. They were 3-2 in the region, which earned them the number three spot. their non-region schedule […]
Former Gamecock Quincy Hall wins gold medal at 2024 Paris Olympics
PARIS (WIS) - Former University of South Carolina (USC) Gamecock Quincy Hall is bringing home gold after an upset victory at the Paris Olympics. On Wednesday, Hall sprinted to first place in the 400-meter event after a slow start around the first bend. The Associated Press Style reported Hall, buried...
A'ja Wilson celebrates 28th birthday at Paris Olympics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson turned 28 on Thursday and celebrated in a major way. Currently competing with Team USA at the Paris Olympics, Wilson celebrated her birthday with her family, teammates, and friends in the City of Lights. Wilson posted pictures on her...
Knoxville Fire Department crews continue hurricane relief efforts in South Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As people in South Carolina are still dealing with the impacts of Hurricane Debby, crews here in East Tennessee are doing what they can to help. On Tuesday, 12 members of the Knoxville Fire Department were deployed to Columbia, South Carolina, to find out where their services are needed.
CCU alum, Georgetown native Melissa Jefferson takes gold in 4x100 relay race
PARIS (WMBF) – Coastal Carolina University alum and Georgetown native, Melissa Jefferson, is bringing back not one but two medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jefferson was part of the women’s 4x100m relay on Friday afternoon which took the gold medal with a time of 41.78. She earned the gold with Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabrielle Thomas and Twanisha Terry.
Missing in South Carolina: Police searching for 13-year-old girl who disappeared
Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Ka’Niyah Baker, 13, was last seen around 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Sumter. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 130 pounds, has brown eyes and hair and was wearing blue jeans, a white shirt, burgundy jacket and blue and white sneakers.
South Carolina Heat Index to Soar Over 100 Degrees Amidst Storm Threats
Columbia, SC – South Carolina residents should prepare for soaring temperatures and potential thunderstorms as a heatwave takes hold of the region. Today, temperatures are expected to climb into the low to mid-90s, with humidity levels pushing the heat index into the low to mid-100s. The National Weather Service in Columbia has indicated that the remnants of Tropical System Debby are contributing to the steamy conditions and increasing moisture levels across the state.
Isolated downpours possible today through the weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — What remains of Debby has finally cleared out of South Carolina. Today will feature more sunshine and warmer temperatures than we have seen over the past several days. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s while heat index values could climb as high...
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