Lenah Allen

2 days ago | wistv.com | Lenah Allen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Looking at the land that was once Allen Benedict Court Housing, you can see the traces of a painful past, but Columbia Housing Authority leaders say they’re laying the groundwork for a promising future. “It’s a phoenix that is rising from its ashes,” said Barry Hall, interim chief executive officer of Columbia Housing Authority.

4 days ago | wistv.com | Lenah Allen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Non-stop violence in one off-campus housing area—that’s what University of South Carolina students say is causing them to raise safety concerns. This comes after a Saturday shooting killed one person at an apartment complex. Students tell WIS it’s becoming a norm—Blue and red lights flashing throughout their neighborhood at Redpoint Columbia Apartments located on Southern Drive between Bluff and Shop Roads. “You have students that don’t feel safe,” said resident Khalil Polly.

1 week ago | wistv.com | Lenah Allen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The news of the iconic Piggly Wiggly location being bought by local developers was a reminder to neighbors that the pig is truly gone. “It’s really sad to see the changes come,” said Jane Moody, a frequent Piggly Wiggly shopper. It’s been a big talker, the Iconic Piggly Wiggly on 3818 Devine Street has officially been bought by new developers. The store closed in March after serving as a staple in the community for more than 40 years. “I’m sad to see it go.

1 week ago | wistv.com | Lenah Allen

CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - A lemonade stand for a good cause...that’s what one 6-year-old girl hosted to raise money for her uncle, who is battling cancer. Adeline Wilson set a goal to raise just $200 for her uncle Mike, but on her first day, she raised Over $500. He was diagnosed with bone cancer back in September. Right now, he’s undergoing chemo and waiting for a bone marrow transplant.

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Marley Bassett |Lenah Allen

ORANGEBURG, S.C. - It’s the end of an era for a historic Orangeburg high school. Howard Middle School, which was once Wilkinson High School and Orangeburg’s first African-American high school, is being demolished to make way for the new Robert E. Howard Elementary School. Wilkinson High School alumni made their way back to walk through the school’s halls one last time on Wednesday.