WIS is listening to your concerns and digging deep to examine what the new school year will hold.

We must never forget those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation.

We’re in this for the long haul -- but we’ll get through this together.

There's a lot of concern going around about the Coronavirus right now. And justifiably so.

The threat of you getting the coronavirus is not high, but you do need to be informed and prepared.

Nearly one year ago, Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook made a plea to state legislators to do something to help curb gun violence.

There's no one single thing is the answer to stopping violent crime in Columbia

Recently, principals at three midlands schools were recognized for being among the very best in the state.

Consumer Affairs found the worst roads in the country are in South Carolina.

Signs of the season are showing up everywhere. Christmas decorations are being hoisted along city streets, Thanksgiving plans are being made and even holiday shopping is already underway.

New legislation making would make it illegal to operate devices such as cellphones at all while driving as well as increase the penalties associated with doing so.

By all accounts, Bob Caslen is off to an excellent start immersing himself into campus life and the Columbia community.

In a few months, we’ll be turning the page on a new year. That means it will be time for new calendars around the home and at the office. There are always plenty of options available.

We are well into the new semester at the University of South Carolina. But a controversy from over the summer continues to hover over the campus.

Thursday was a grim day for the law enforcement community.

This week, a new study came out that highlights the continuing struggles teachers in South Carolina face.

Friday, a highly important event is happening in honor of firefighter Stephen Sillerthe heart of downtown Columbia.

For most of us, the memories of that day in 2001 are still vivid. The coordinated attacks on our people left an emotional scar that will never fully heal.

As we mark 18 years since the tragedy of 9/11, South Carolina honored our fallen heroes, first responders and our military in Columbia.

Last week, I spoke of the minuscule checks some former customers of SCE&G were receiving in the mail as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement. In some cases, the checks were so small, they weren’t even worth the cost of mailing.

We have been flooded with questions and comments from WIS viewers about refund checks from the former SCANA and SCE&G, now Dominion Energy.

Are you sick of seeing crashes as you travel throughout the state? We certainly are.

Chances are you’ll be one of the nearly 700,000 South Carolinians expected to hit the road for extended holiday travel.

Buzz over next year’s Presidential election is growing. And that has South Carolina firmly in the spotlight.

It has been nearly three months since USC student Samantha Josephson was killed after authorities say she mistakenly got into a car she thought was her Uber ride.

Over the past week, we have consistently seen temperatures near the century mark. Schools will soon be letting out. And pools have started to open for the season. Yes, summer is here.

The holiday weekend is here, and as such, I’d like to take a few moments to acknowledge all those who served before me.

Again and again, deadly shootings happen in the heart of the Midlands. It seems like we hear about them every day.

Wednesday was an incredible day for South Carolina educators.

Regardless, the announcement of the university’s 29th President is imminent.

A Columbia native and USC Upstate student who was shot and killed just months before his graduation will be honored during May commencement ceremonies.

A South Carolina state senator who represents the area where a fifth grader died after an elementary school fight last week says it was only a small scuffle.

There are few things we take more pride in at WIS than alerting you to threatening weather.

Many history makers we celebrate during the month were great servant leaders with an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for others.

People of the Midlands are fed up with trash all along our roads and say something must be done. Here are just a few of the many comments we received.

This time, a 21-year-old man’s life was cut short after being shot at a gathering on Gervais Street. Darold Dantzler the second was killed and two others were hurt. As of this recording, no arrests have been made.

My name is Joyce Dickerson. I am a member of the Richland County Council. I would like to respond to continuing concerns about trash in our community. Sadly, blight is a major issue in Richland County.

We've spoken to leaders who acknowledge the problem. But right now, the threat of fines doesn't seem to be a deterrent.

Two men were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. In the aftermath, hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate the complex for temporary shelter. It’s a nightmare that isn’t over yet.

When that feeling hits you, sometimes you just need to bust a move!The cafeteria workers at East Robeson Primary in Lumberton, NC did just that to make their workday a little more fun.