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3 generations of Tennessee skydivers prepare patriotic flag jump for Fourth of July
19+ min ago (27+ words) WACH 3 generations of Tennessee skydivers prepare patriotic flag jump for Fourth of July...
Federal, state and local law enforcement continue search for 4-year-old girl
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (174+ words) AIKEN COUNTY, S. C. (WACH) " Authorities say the search continues on Thursday for 4-year-old Javeayah Harris. The case remains a missing child investigation, and no conclusions have been reached about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, according to authorities. The primary focus remains…...
Isolated strong storms possible, most stay dry today
50+ min ago (232+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) " The majority of the Midlands will remain dry today, but those northwest of Columbia will want to keep an eye on the sky. A few thunderstorms are expected to fire up this afternoon from Charlotte to the…...
Local residents question property layouts following Columbia three home fire last weekend
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (358+ words) RICHLAND COUNTY, S. C. (WACH) " After a massive fire last weekend in northeast Columbia destroyed this home and damaged two others very close by, some are questioning property layouts and saying homes might be too close to one another. It isn't the…...
Children left alone for week, parents appear in bond court after fire
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (246+ words) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WACH) " Two parents appeared in bond court on Wednesday after three children home alone were rescued from a burning home on Monday. READ MORE | Mother arrested after 6, 4, and 2-year-old left home alone rescued from fire Zana Oden, the mother…...
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Lexington County, two people exposed
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (114+ words) LEXINGTON COUNTY, S. C. (WACH) " A raccoon found near Weed and North Lake drives in Columbia has tested positive for rabies, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Officials say two people were exposed to the animal and have been…...
Bond set for Columbia mother accused of leaving 3 children in house fire
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (559+ words) Columbia, S. C. (WACH) " Bail has been set for a Columbia mother accused of leaving her three young children alone in a home that caught fire Monday night, as all three children remain in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center. Firefighters…...
Columbia man gets 16 years for armed robbery of federal informant during sting
19+ hour, 42+ min ago (169+ words) A Columbia man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for robbing a federal confidential informant at gunpoint during an undercover firearms and drug investigation. Tah'Kel Ar'Key Wilson, 21, was sentenced to 192 months in prison for the Aug. 9, 2024, armed robbery....
Richland County Recreation Commission to host Back to School Bashes
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (107+ words) wach. com The Richland County Recreation Commission will host a series of Back to School Bashes this summer, offering free school supplies to children ahead of the new school year The events are open to children ages 5 to 18 School supplies…...
Pedestrian dies in late-night crash
20+ hour, 42+ min ago (82+ words) wach. com NEWBERRY COUNTY, S. C. (WACH) " A pedestrian is dead after a crash in Newberry County Tuesday night, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Authorities say the collision occurred around 11: 13 p. m. on U. S. 76 at Colony Church Road. A Lexus SUV was traveling…...