WACH-TV (Columbia, SC)

WACH, operating on virtual channel 57 (UHF digital channel 48), is a Fox-affiliated TV station based in Columbia, South Carolina. The station is part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group. WACH's studio is situated on Pickens Street in downtown Columbia, while its transmitter can be found on Rush Road, which is southeast of I-20 in the rural area of southwestern Kershaw County. For cable viewers, WACH can be accessed on Time Warner Cable channel 6 and in high definition on digital channel 1206.

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Multiple rounds of storms in the days ahead

2 days ago | wach.com | Taylor Kanost

The wide majority of the Midlands will likely get rain at one point or another over the next several days. Isolated showers this morning will transition to widespread rain and storms this afternoon and evening. The strongest of these storms may briefly produce damaging wind gusts or large hail along with heavy rain and lightning. Most of this rain will clear out tonight, but that won't be the last of the wet weather.
Isolated severe wind and hail possible today and tomorrow

2 days ago | wach.com | Taylor Kanost

At long last, much-needed rain is in the forecast over the next several days. Isolated showers and storms are expected to mainly stay north of I-20 late today and tonight. Any storms that do form will pose a low threat for damaging wind gusts and large hail. After a mainly dry morning, widespread showers and storms are likely tomorrow afternoon and evening across all of the Midlands. Thursday will be very similar, and rain totals between the two days combined could eclipse 1" for parts of the area.
The first of several storm chances arrives today

3 days ago | wach.com | Taylor Kanost

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:49:23 GMT (1745290163971)Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common)69c80f1ee7655405ad92e63c4577173aeef8f823Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Stormy, humid weather for the next several daysThe forecast looks good to go for the midday Fireflies game today.
Daily scattered storms begin on Tuesday

3 days ago | wach.com | Taylor Kanost

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Today is the 10th straight dry day for the Midlands, but that streak will soon come to an end. A cold front will slowly move our way from the northwest on Tuesday. This will spark scattered showers and storms in the late afternoon and evening across South Carolina. The latest look at FutureWACH from Tuesday morning through Thursday morning. Not everyone will see rain on Tuesday, but those that do could get caught in some heavy downpours and have a low threat at severe weather.
Temperatures soar to the upper 80s this weekend

6 days ago | wach.com | Taylor Kanost

TOPICS:TemperaturesEasterSunnyWarmCold frontShowersStormsHumiditySunscreen and sunglasses will be needed for your Easter egg hunts today!Mostly sunny skies will push temperatures to the upper 80s this afternoon. Despite increasing clouds, Easter Sunday will be just as warm. Nothing more than a steady breeze around 10 mph is expected both days. After more dry, warm weather on Monday, we'll finally experience some changes.
Heartbreak as Pine Ridge community mourns young life lost in tragic school bus crash

6 days ago | wach.com | Marsharia Adams

A tragic school bus crash on I-77 has claimed the life of a Pine Ridge Middle School eighth grader, according to the Chester County Coroner. The 13-year-old boy was among 35 students traveling back to Lexington County from a field trip in Charlotte when the bus flipped after a tire blew out Thursday afternoon. RELATED: 13-year-old identified as victim in school bus crashMore than half of the students on board were taken to the hospital with injuries.
Warm & dry this weekend, storms return next week

6 days ago | wach.com | Taylor Kanost

TOPICS:WeatherStormsWeekendTemperaturesSouth CarolinaShowersCold frontEasterThe weather looks good to go for your Easter plans this weekend. Temperatures will start near 60 in the mornings, then warm to the upper 80s in the afternoons. While this won't be record heat, it will be well above average for the middle of April. Skies will be mainly clear on Saturday, then turn mostly cloudy on Sunday and Monday.
Police presence on Decker Blvd. as deputies investigate scene

6 days ago | wach.com | Dejon Johnson

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — There was a heavy Richland County Sheriff's Department presence off Decker Boulevard on Friday afternoon. Multiple law enforcement vehicles lined the street, and officers were seen searching the area. Authorities have not released details yet, but they confirmed that the situation is under investigation. Updates will be provided when they become available.
13-year-old identified as victim in school bus crash

6 days ago | wach.com | Dejon Johnson

The Chesterfield County Coroner's Office has identified the victim in Thursday's bus crash on I-77. Authorities say the victim was a 13-year-old eighth-grade boy. READ MORE | One dead, others injured after middle school bus crash on I-77A bus carrying Pine Ridge Middle School students crashed Thursday at 1:45 p.m. after a tire blew out. The crash happened on I-77 near mile marker 55 in Chester County, as the group was returning from a field trip to Charlotte.
Coroner identifies victim in overnight crash

6 days ago | wach.com | Dejon Johnson

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim in a car crash that occurred early Friday morning. Coroner David West identified the victim as 28-year-old Patrick Evans of the McBee area. Authorities say the accident occurred on Doc Humphries Road around 2:20 a.m.Evans was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, according to authorities. He was pronounced dead at the scene.