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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Family questions manslaughter charge in Columbia shooting as they mourn beloved uncle

10 hours ago | wach.com | Kei'yona Jordon

TOPICS:ShootingManslaughterColumbiaFamilyWendell SholarBernard JacksonS BarPoliceA deadly shooting outside a local Columbia bar early Thursday morning has left a family in mourning and a 53-year-old man behind bars. The incident, which was captured on cell phone video and has since circulated widely online, occurred shortly after midnight outside The S Bar on Garners Ferry Road.
Deputies searching for man considered armed and dangerous

17 hours ago | wach.com | Tatiana Carter

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is urgently searching for a man believed to be armed and dangerous. Nicolas Kirchner-Prola, 37, is wanted in connection with an incident involving the presentation of a firearm. Deputies are urging the public not to approach Kirchner-Prola. If you see him, call 911 immediately. He is described as 5'8" tall, weighing 179 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. Residents may also submit anonymous tips for a reward at www.p3tips.com
USC student's funeral announced after Congaree River tragedy

18 hours ago | wach.com | Tatiana Carter

Funeral arrangements have been announced for 18-year-old Donaven Dempsey, whose body was tragically discovered in the Congaree River on May 26, following a disappearance that lasted over two weeks. Dempsey was a freshman at the University of South Carolina who went missing during a trip to Columbia from his hometown of Spartanburg.
Sheriff to hold press conference after daylight shooting leaves one injured

20 hours ago | wach.com | Tatiana Carter

by Tatiana CarterFri, June 6th 2025 at 1:05 PMUpdated Fri, June 6th 2025 at 1:07 PMKershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan will update the public on Friday following an investigation into a shooting that occurred Wednesday on Haile Street in Camden. (Credit: KCSO)
SLED investigating officer-involved shooting that injured K9

22 hours ago | wach.com | Tatiana Carter

An officer-involved shooting in Calhoun County that resulted in a K9 being injured and a suspect hospitalized is now under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). On Friday, May 30, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department responded to a home on Church Camp Road after a homeowner reported a suspicious man covered in mud knocking on his back door and claiming someone was trying to kill him.
Judge gives Joshua Yarborough 10 years for DUI crash killing teen, grandfather

1 day ago | wach.com | Kei'yona Jordon

TOPICS:DUIJoshua YarboroughSentenceCrashLeeya LeaveretteCornelius CloryMothers Against Drunk DrivingLegal teamThursday morning a judge handed down a ten-year sentence to Joshua Yarborough after he got behind the wheel of a truck drunk in September 2023, killing Leeya Leaverette, 17, and her grandfather Cornelius Clory, 68. Clory's wife survived the crash. On September 15, just before 6 p.m., Yarborough left Henry’s Restaurant and Bar in Cayce with his friend.
Deputies: Man arrested after victim held captive, severely injured

1 day ago | wach.com | Tatiana Carter

A Sumter man faces kidnapping charges after deputies say they found a victim being held against their will at his home. Ronald Lamar Brockington, 41, has been charged with kidnapping and first-degree domestic violence after someone reported they were injured and feared Brockington might kill them. Sumter County Sheriff's deputies were called to a property on Greenville Circle, where they conducted a search of Brockington's home.
Teen wanted for attempted murder, considered armed and dangerous

1 day ago | wach.com | Dejon Johnson

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a teen wanted for attempted murder. Jadis Edwards, 19, is wanted for attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Authorities say Edwards is wanted in connection the a shooting that occurred on May 14 in the 3600 block of Hoyt Street. On May 14, 2025, deputies responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Hoyt Street. Upon arrival, they found an victim with gunshot wounds to the upper body.
One in stable condition after Wateree River rescue operation

1 day ago | wach.com | Dejon Johnson

TOPICS:Wateree RiverRescue operationStable conditionKershaw CountyFire ServiceEMSCamden Fire DepartmentLugoff Fire DepartmentOn Wednesday, a person was rescued from the Wateree River, according to the Kershaw County Fire Service. The rescue took place on the river between Highway 1 and I-20. Authorities say the person was removed from the river and is in stable condition. Kershaw County Fire Service, Kershaw County EMS, Camden Fire Department and Lugoff Fire Department participated in the rescue.
Spirit Airlines launches new flights from Columbia to Newark, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale

2 days ago | wach.com | Dejon Johnson

On Thursday, Columbia Metropolitan Airport will celebrate the launch of new Spirit Airlines flights. CAE will host a press conference and gate party to celebrate the launch of Spirit Airlines flights to Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). The celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the gate before the first flight from CAE to EWR. Last week, CAE was awarded a service contract for ground handling operations for Spirit Airlines.