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State Politics

WATCH: Wilson, Johnson debate in race for SC governor

WATCH: Wilson, Johnson debate in race for SC governor

Updated: 16 minutes ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
With weeks to go until Election Day, two of the candidates vying to become South Carolina’s next governor will square off in a televised debate.

Midlands News

The Lexington County Fire Service shared fire safety measures with residents in honor of Fire...

Lexington County Fire Service provides tips for Fire Prevention Month

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The Lexington County Fire Service shared fire safety measures with residents in honor of Fire Prevention Month.

Crime

Law enforcement responded to the Lake Carolina scene.

No bond set for man accused in deadly northeast Columbia shootings involving family members

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Deric Rush
The victims of the northeast Columbia shooting on Monday were revealed as family members of the 75-year-old man charged for the shooting.

News

Victim's mom asks judge to deny bond for suspect in deadly shooting.

‘I am broken’: Family remembers 26-year-old shooting victim as suspect appears for bond court

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Lenah Allen
A judge did not make a decision on bond Tuesday for a man charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Columbia that happened in June.

Political

The South Carolina Attorney General speaks at the 29th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony.

Domestic violence victims honored in SC State House event

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Elizabeth West
The Attorney General’s Office held the 29th annual Silent Witness Ceremony in honor of those who died from domestic violence in 2025.

Midlands News

Booker Washington Heights citizens share concerns at meeting.

Residents share concern for development of USC medical school building

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Booker Washington Heights residents shared their concern about infrastructure changes that come with the University of South Carolina’s development for a new medical school.

Political

‘Not presidential’: Andrews responds to Trump referring to her by anti-trans slur

‘Not presidential’: Andrews responds to Trump referring to her by anti-trans slur

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Alex Kesler and Michael Owens
President Trump is drawing criticism for an anti-trans remark attacking U.S. Senate candidate Annie Andrews on Truth Social.

Crime

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Richland County man arrested after narcotics transaction, deputy pursuit

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Elizabeth West
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man in connection with a drug deal that resulted in a chase.

Hurricane Season

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FIRST ALERT: We now have a tropical depression

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Adam Clark, Chandlor Jordan , Von Gaskin, Peyton Garrison and Sandra Brogan
Tropical Wave 92-L has now become Tropical Depression 9. The winds are below 39mph and when it goes up over 39mph it becomes a tropical storm.

Crime

Knife brought according to Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Richland County student brings knife to their elementary school, gives student minor cut

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Elizabeth West
A nine-year-old student brought a knife with her to Annie Burnside Elementary School intending to harm other students.
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First Alert Weather

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Staying dry until rain chances return this weekend

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Adam Clark
We’ve got warm and dry conditions for the next couple of days, then rain chances go up as we watch what’s brewing in the Gulf bring moisture to South Carolina.

Events

SCDVA

SCDVA hosts 5K run and walk for veterans, community members

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Elizabeth West
The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is hosting a 5K run and walk for veterans, military families and interested runners this Saturday.

State News

Amanda Buckner

Sheriff reveals details in Aiken County shoot-out that killed suspect, injured deputy

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Staff
We’re now learning more about the circumstances leading up to a suspect’s shoot-out with Aiken County deputies that got her killed.

Health

Prisma Health Urgent Care announced the opening of a new location in Sumter on Tuesday afternoon.

Prisma Health merges with South Carolina Internal Medicine

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Elizabeth West
An Irmo healthcare practice is joining Prisma Health on Nov. 1.

Crime

Jonathan Felkel gets state prison time under Richland County hate crime law

First person charged under Richland County hate crime ordinance receives state sentence

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Johnathan Felkel pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to state charges of hate intimidation, assault and battery in connection with a July 2025 shooting in the Spring Valley neighborhood.

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Aiken man gets nearly 3 years after tossing gun during Five Points traffic stop

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
An Aiken man with prior convictions for domestic violence, kidnapping, and illegally possessing a firearm has been sentenced to federal prison after tossing a loaded gun during a traffic stop in Five Points.

Crime

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Former Newberry police officer charged with misconduct, animal cruelty, conspiracy

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
A former Newberry police officer has been arrested on misconduct, animal cruelty, and conspiracy charges following a SLED investigation.

State News

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29th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony held at State House

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Attorney General Alan Wilson will host the 29th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. on the south steps of the South Carolina Statehouse grounds.

News

FILE - In this March 19, 1987, file photo, Television evangelist Jim Bakker poses in Columbia,...

Embattled televangelist who spent years in prison had strong Charlotte ties

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Luke Tucker
“Praise the Lord Club” founder Jim Bakker died on Oct. 5 at age 86.

Interviews

Italian Festival returns to Columbia’s Finlay Park Saturday after 12-year hiatus

Italian Festival returns to Columbia’s Finlay Park Saturday after 12-year hiatus

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
After 12 years, the Italian Festival is making its comeback in Columbia this weekend with a free day of food, music, and family activities at Finlay Park.

State News

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State Transport Police launch ‘Operation SafeDRIVE’ enforcement

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Drivers across South Carolina will see extra law enforcement on three major interstates through Thursday.

News

Judge hears motions in lawsuit over Irmo firefighter James Muller’s death; depositions to move...

Judge hears motions in lawsuit over Irmo firefighter James Muller’s death; depositions to move forward

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Alex Kesler
A judge heard new motions Monday in the wrongful death case tied to the death of Irmo firefighter James Muller, who was killed in May 2023

Road to Repair

Neighbors in Lexington County say they thought they were getting a new road decades ago, but...

Lexington County neighbors say Liberty Hill, Crout Place roads unsafe after decades-long wait for paving

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kaila Paige and Elizabeth West
Neighbors in Lexington County said they thought they were getting a new road decades ago, but they are still waiting.

Crime

Women charged in death of 4-year-old

Mother, godmother charged in death of 4-year-old

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 9:04 PM EDT
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By Lenah Allen and WIS News 10 Staff
Two people are facing charged in connection with the death of a four-year-old in Richland County.

Political

South Carolina continues to lead the nation in foreclosure activity, according to new data...

South Carolina leads nation in foreclosure activity, but experts say context matters

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Stephen Biddix
South Carolina continues to lead the nation in foreclosure activity, according to new data from ATTOM Data Solutions.

Midlands News

19-year-old Jaliyah Butler

SLED continues investigation into SC State homecoming shooting

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
SLED released a statement requesting more information related to Jaliyah Butler’s death.

Midlands News

Farrow Road held significant police presence on Monday.

Heavy police presence reported on Farrow Road

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
The Columbia Police Department responded to Farrow Road for what was initially reported as a police pursuit.

Events

Earth, Wind & Fire set to perform in Columbia

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
A beloved 1970s band is taking their hits with them to Columbia.

State News

Court documents show that Dylann Roof’s attempt to appeal his sentencing based on a judge’s...

Charleston church shooter’s latest attempt at SCOTUS appeal rebuffed

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Marissa Thompson
Court documents show that Dylann Roof’s attempt to appeal his sentencing based on a judge’s alleged desire to oversee the trial has failed after the Supreme Court said they would not hear his case.

National

Authorities are searching for 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who was last seen Saturday, July...

TIMELINE: Here’s what we know about the disappearance and death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By WLOX Staff
Here’s what we know about the timeline of events leading up to the discovery of 18-year-old Nolan Wells’ body on Horn Island and the aftermath in days following.

Midlands News

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Cayce city employee dies after medical emergency at work

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth West
A City of Cayce employee died Monday morning after experiencing a medical emergency at work.

State News

A couple traveling from Philadelphia turned chaos into a lifelong memory during a massive...

‘No better time than now’: Couple gets engaged during massive I-95 pileup

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By Tyria Goines and Gray News staff
A couple traveling from Philadelphia turned chaos into a lifelong memory during a massive crash involving more than 60 vehicles.

Crime

Donald Wheeler

75-year-old arrested after shootings leave 1 woman dead, 1 injured in northeast Columbia

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By Deric Rush and WIS News 10 Staff
A 75-year-old man has been arrested after a series of shooting incidents Monday afternoon in northeast Columbia.

News

The Columbia Police Department identified a person of interest in connection with the Sept. 5...

Juvenile arrested, person of interest sought in Five Points shooting

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Columbia police say they need help identifying a person of interest and have made another arrest in connection with the Sept. 5 shooting in the Five Points Food Lion parking lot.

Community

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins in Columbia

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Columbia leaders are renewing calls for prevention, survivor support and early intervention.

State News

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson presses Flock Safety for answers on AI use, data privacy

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson presses Flock Safety for answers on AI use, data privacy

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 10:11 AM EDT
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By Alex Kesler
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to Flock Safety on Monday, questioning the company’s privacy and security policies regarding its license-plate camera system.

Traffic

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SCDOT to close portion of US 521 in Sumter County for repairs

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 9:38 AM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Drivers traveling through Sumter County should prepare for a detour next week as transportation crews close a section of U.S. 521 near Rembert for repairs.

First Alert Weather

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY late Sunday for elevated flooding threat

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 8:31 AM EDT
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By Adam Clark
Expect some rain and even some thunder this evening, and steady to heavy rain Sunday night making it a First Alert Weather Day.

First Alert Weather

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FIRST ALERT: Scattered showers ending gradually this morning

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 4:20 AM EDT
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By Peyton Garrison
While the risk of flooding has decreased, we are still tracking the chance of numerous showers through tonight.

NFL

Panthers superfan shares excitment for Sunday Night Football’s return to Charlotte

Panthers superfan shares excitement for Sunday Night Football’s return to Charlotte

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM EDT
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By Morgan Jackson
Sunday Night Football returns to Charlotte for the first time in a decade as the Carolina Panthers host the Detroit Lions.

Crime

Sumter man charged in crash that killed woman, 2 children in Canada

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Canadian authorities arrested a South Carolina man in connection with a deadly crash that killed three people on Friday.

State News

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Federal judge tosses lawsuit claiming SC violated rights of disabled voters

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit claiming South Carolina violated the federal rights of disabled voters.

Midlands News

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Columbia to vote on preliminary agreement for pro soccer stadium

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Professional soccer could be making its way to Columbia.

Midlands News

Couple gets engaged during I-95 pileup over Lake Marion

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
A couple traveling from Philadelphia created a moment to last forever while being caught in Thursday’s massive pileup on I-95.

Programming

How to watch Sunday Night Football, other NFL games on WIS

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
As another NFL season kicks off, WIS is once again the Midlands' home of NBC’s coverage of Sunday Night Football and other select games.

South Carolina Gamecocks

Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey Jr. (3) throws a pass from the pocket under pressure from...

Minchey rallies No. 24 Kentucky to 35-34 OT win at South Caroilna

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Gamecocks are now 2-3 on the season and still without an SEC win.

Midlands News

Broken water main shuts down Lexington road

Road reopens after water main break in Lexington

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
A broken water main shut down a Lexington road early Saturday.

Crime

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Man shot, another arrested in Kershaw County

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
One man was hurt and another now faces charges after a shooting in Kershaw County.

Midlands News

Lexington County names new fire station after fallen firefighter

Lexington County names new fire station after fallen firefighter

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Tanner Gilmartin
Lexington County is honoring a firefighter who died in the line of duty 25 years after his last call, enshrining Jeffrey Chavis’ legacy with a new fire station that bears his name.

Programming

LEFT: Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) is pressured by Indiana Fever forward Makayla...

Game 1 of Aces-Valkyries to air on WIS

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Former Gamecock A'ja Wilson will lead the Aces into another WNBA Semifinal appearance.
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