Fort Motte, SC

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Four students have been charged after three handguns were found in a student’s bookbag at Sedgefield Middle School on Monday, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office said. Three of the students were taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia and one was released to a guardian, according to deputies. […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina’s attorney general said an investigation into a drug ring operating in South Carolina and Georgia resulted in 124 criminal charges against 34 people. Attorney General Alan Wilson said a joint investigation in the Upstate called “Los Banditos” alleges much of the drug trafficking...

Pine Grove, SC 11/18/2022 (Paul Kirby) – Lexington County firefighters battled several working structure fires Tuesday afternoon. One was off Bradley Drive in the Pine Grove area of Lexington County and the second was off Meadowfield Road near its intersection with Woodtrail Drive close to the Town of Gaston later in the day.

He’s a Syracuse commit for the 2023 class.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Undergraduate students at Columbia's Benedict College now have another way to explore possible careers in the health care field since the college recently agreed to participate in the US Department of Veterans Affairs' Veteran Health Administration Health Care Talent Academy (HCTA). The program introduces students to...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina is now the fourth highest ranked for people quitting their jobs. A new study by WalletHub examined statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2022. The top 5 states in the study and their rates of quitting for April were:. Alaska 3.90%

COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you've noticed an earthy smell or taste to your tap water in Columbia recently, it's still completely safe to drink, officials say. The City of Columbia Water and Sewer issued an alert to customers that get their water from the Columbia Canal Water Treatment plant addressing the odd taste and odor in their water. Columbia Water explains that the changes in taste and smell come from naturally occurring algae in Lake Murray that grow in warmer temperatures. This is why it often happens every summer. Although it can be a nuisance, the company says it is completely harmless and is still good for human consumption.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is asking the public for help in finding a missing woman. RCSD said Alisa Wood was last seen on Cactus Drive on May 9, 2022. There is a concern for her wellbeing, she has medical conditions that require medication. RCSD said because she may have been without those medications for an extended period, she may be in danger.

Ages: 5-12 Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park - 2300 Greene St. Location: The Columbia Tennis Center - 1635 Whaley St. The camp will focus on stroke production and techniques, drills, match competition and more. The camp will be held on the following dates from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) - — As the nation hits one million coronavirus deaths, South Carolina is seeing a surge in cases. Experts are expecting those numbers to rise as more and more people take vacations this summer. Still, many people are moving on. LOCAL FIRST | Timeline: The disappearance...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Fort Jackson will be closing its gates on Wednesday for a joint emergency exercise. Fort Jackson soldiers, employees and visitors can expect long wait times to enter post. Fort Jackson officials say that traffic near the post may be affected. No specific time was given for...

SUMTER, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is asking for help in finding the car and driver involved in a hit-and-run in Sumter Saturday night. SCHP reports a vehicle thought to be a black 1994-1997 Honda Accord 4-door sedan was traveling south on Scales Road in Sumter around 10 p.m. when it struck a pedestrian.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Summer is upon us and children will need something to do to keep busy. The City of Columbia is compiling a list of youth activities available during the summer months and is asking local youth groups and organizations to submit information for inclusion in the City's Youth Services Guide.

FOREST ACRES, S.C. — With Luke Sullivan setting the pace by finishing one stroke shy of posting the top individual total, the A.C. Flora golf team lapped the field in the Class AAAA state championship. The Falcons finished with a two-day total of 565, 40 shots better than second-place...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A warming trend is underway this week. Yesterday temperatures were in the middle 80s, but things will be heating up today. Record high temperatures are possible Thursday and Friday as highs climb into the upper 90s. A few stray storms could develop Thursday. There will be better rain chances over the weekend.

USC is poised to miss the NCAA tournament for the second time in four full seasons under Kingston.

ORANGEBURG, SC (WACH) — The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office has identified the six-year-old that was shot and killed Friday. According to the report, Winston Hunter was pronounced dead on the scene at Mclain Street in Orangeburg. Officials say an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.

Melvin Ingram and Carlins Platel also signed with NFL teams over the weekend.

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter Police are investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of a Broad Street business on Sunday morning. According to investigators, at around 5 a.m. the victim 29-years-old, Jaquavius Brown and his 24-year-old girlfriend were leaving IHOP when they were approached by an unknown man and woman. The man began to argue with Brown before pulling a gun and firing. Afterwards, both the man and woman drove away in a black Sedan.