WIS-TV (Columbia, SC)

WIS-TV is an NBC affiliate and a top source for news in South Carolina, providing coverage on local happenings, weather updates, sports, and community events in Columbia, Lexington, Sumter, Orangeburg, Newberry, Winnsboro, and the surrounding Midlands area. Known for its high-quality journalism and dedication to the community, WIS-TV consistently maintains its reputation as the leading local news station in Columbia. Its strong presence in the market has enabled the station to broaden its audience and explore various revenue opportunities. WIS-TV operates under Raycom Media, Inc., an employee-owned organization and one of the largest broadcasting companies in the United States.

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Mom of 2-year-old girl killed by grandpa in triple murder-suicide says ‘he loved her so much’

1 day ago | wistv.com | Rachael Thomas |Domonique Benn |Emily Van de Riet

KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check. When deputies got there, they said Adalynn’s grandfather, 60-year-old Leroy Sadler, refused to communicate with them.
‘It’s a tug on the heart a little bit‘: Father-daughter duo celebrate joint graduation

1 day ago | wistv.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.
Debt vs. savings? Why you don’t have to choose just one

1 day ago | wistv.com | Rachel DePompa

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Settlement reached in lawsuit filed against Boeing in whistleblower death

1 day ago | wistv.com | Patrick Phillips

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Court documents state a settlement has been reached between Boeing and the family of a whistleblower who died last year in Charleston. The family of John Barnett, who was 62 when he died in March of last year, filed the lawsuit two months ago against the mega-aircraft manufacturer.
Ways to handle market volatility

2 days ago | wistv.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — Gallup reported that 62% of Americans are invested in the stock market, many through their 401(k) or IRA retirement accounts. Retirement accounts are generally long-term investments, meaning people have time to watch their money grow and ride out market volatility. Michael Joyce with CW Advisors said that’s exactly why investors shouldn’t panic when they see the stock market fluctuate. He said that how close someone is to retirement should influence their approach to risk.
Live stream: North Carolina, South Carolina leaders launch new effort to fight fentanyl trafficking

2 days ago | wistv.com | Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Leaders from North Carolina and South Carolina will come together Monday morning to launch a new effort to fight fentanyl trafficking and money laundering.
Special Mother’s Day service held at Sumter church

3 days ago | wistv.com | Sam Shapiro

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands church celebrated Mother’s Day today with donuts, goody bags, and flowers after Sunday service. Children danced and sang during the Mother’s Day celebration. St. Matthew missionary Baptist church pastor Calvin Hastie Sr. says they wanted to celebrate the hard work moms do every day. “Mothers play such an important role,” Hastie Sr. Said. “I tell the parents every Sunday, if the mothers don’t get the children to the church, they can’t come.
First-ever SC Scholastic Esports State Championships brings gamers on esports scholarship to the Midlands

4 days ago | wistv.com | Sam Shapiro

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - For all the things you could go to school on scholarship for, you can now add video games to the list. The first-ever Scholastic Esports State Championships, coming to Midlands Technical College, brought in student gamers statewide, including some going to college on esports scholarships. The love of the game was on full display at Midlands Tech on Saturday, especially for gamers like 17-year-old Joshua Hoehn.
VR program allows Clemson fans on hospice to experience last game

4 days ago | wistv.com | Catie Bussmann |Kari Beal

CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - There’s something magical about college football in the south. No matter your team, you know the feeling that comes from being in your favorite stadium surrounded by fans. But for some, getting that experience just isn’t possible anymore. That’s why a group at Clemson University is working on a virtual reality experience to help fans enjoy one last game.
Sumter Veteran follows his dreams; debuts horror film on the big screen at Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest

4 days ago | wistv.com | Sam Shapiro

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - If you have a dream, you should pursue it. That’s what one Sumter filmmaker is saying after watching a movie he created get selected to play on the big screen at a horror film festival. Army Vet Mark Williams always wanted to make his own horror film. “It was a little side thing I always wanted to do,” Williams said. He spent half his time in the service as an engineer officer before ending his 23-year career in the service at Shaw Air Force Base.