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New DUI law requires all offenders to use ignition interlock devices
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — On Friday, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPPS) announced a new DUI law. The announcement took place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The new DUI law, the “All Offender Law,” goes into...
Fill the Red Truck event this weekend to support local animal services
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — This weekend, May 18 and 19, the Fill The Red Truck supply drive will take place, benefiting Columbia Animal Services and the Animal Mission’s community pet food pantry. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days at the corner of Heyward and Holly Streets in Shandon.
Rain threat sticks around throughout the weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The system responsible for our weekend rain chances is quite disorganized, but contains a lot of moisture. Saturday morning rain will be possible particularly in the southern Midlands. If conditions dry out and we get some afternoon sun, robust thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon...
Tennessee baseball wins share of SEC regular-season championship with South Carolina sweep
Tony Vitello ran until he couldn't run any farther. The Tennessee baseball coach waited at the cusp of the first-base line for Christian Moore, whose diving play Friday against South Carolina was among the many high points on the way to the highest point. The Vols are the SEC champions again, clinching a share...
South Carolina veterans gather for annual Vietnam remembrance in Columbia
South Carolina Combat Veterans Groups held its annual Vietnam Remembrance and Survivors Day Program on Friday. The event will took place at the Vietnam Wall on Gadsden Street in Columbia at 10 am. Various veterans' organizations, community members, students, and school officials attended the event.
Rain returns to the Midlands Friday afternoon and evening
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Unsettled weather is back and here to stay as we head into the weekend. After a dry morning, scattered showers and isolated storms will push through the Midlands starting this afternoon. The threat for rain will continue, off and on, this evening and overnight. Rain...
Midlands school bus driver retires after four decades
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A beloved bus driver from Richland One has retired after almost 50 years in the district. Mr. Blease Brown was honored for all his hard work at the Richland One employee recognition banquet. “I do love my kids and I'd do anything for my kids,” Brown...
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