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Midlands grandpa to spoil grandkids after winning $300k scratch off
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Midlands grandpa says he will spoil his grandkids after winning Cash Payout at a local convenience store. “It was weird and crazy,” he said. “But it was a wonderful feeling in the end.”. He bought the ticket from the AMPM Food...
Connecting Through Song: A 13-year-old blind teen is now a voice for millions
COLUMBIA, S.C. — From the diamond emerges a star. 13-year-old Sawyer McCarthy captured the hearts of millions after a video of him singing The Star-Spangled Banner at the Columbia Fireflies game at Segra Park on April 28 went viral. The video has millions of views and thousands of shares...
Food Truck And Craft Beer Festival In Columbia On Saturday
An event selling food and beer is happening in Columbia this weekend. The South Carolina Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival is at the State Fairgrounds Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. It's the ninth year for the festival. Tickets are available online or at the gate.
Bars, music venues left in limbo after South Carolina lawmakers fail to address liquor liability
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Bar and music owners will now have to wait until next year to hopefully get help from lawmakers in Columbia to fix the problems with liquor liability insurance. Lawmakers ran out of time in this legislative session to address liquor liability issues for venues across the...
Locally owned restaurants face hardships
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Another locally owned restaurant in the Midlands announced they are closing their doors in a matter of days. On social media, Poogan's Southern Kitchen in Forest Acres says they will close after brunch on Sunday. News19 checked in to see what challenges other businesses in the area are facing.
Handel’s ice cream is off to a roaring start at its first Midlands shop. Take a look inside
You might have seen the lines stretching outside the new Handel’s ice cream walk-up windows, as the popular Midwest brand has made a splash with its local debut. We went inside the operation as business heats up ahead of summer.
RCSD holds K-9 Memorial Service during National Police Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The RCSD held a K-9 Memorial Service, which included a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of fallen police K-9s who have given their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony included the honoring of K-9 Fargo, who was shot and killed in the line...
Neighbors weigh in on future of Columbia Parks and Recreation
COLUMBIA, S.C. — You're probably spending more time outdoors as the weather gets nicer, and of course, you want somewhere nice to go. On Thursday, the City of Columbia hosted a community input session to hear what changes people want to see out of the Parks and Recreation Department's 10-year master plan.
From art to horses: Midlands summer camps offer something for every child
COLUMBIA, S.C. — With the school year wrapping up, parents across the Midlands are looking for the perfect summer camp for their children. "They are engaged, they are being challenged, and they are also having fun," said Bri Tribbett, Education Initiatives Manager at the EdVenture Museum. Tribbett highlighted the...
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