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Orangeburg County community honors crime victims, supports survivors in 5 K Walk for Peace
21+ hour, 43+ min ago (27+ words) wach. com Orangeburg County community honors crime victims, supports survivors in 5 K Walk for Peace...
Man torched girlfriend's shed after argument, police say
17+ hour, 58+ min ago (161+ words) SAN ANTONIO " A man was arrested after he allegedly torched his girlfriend's shed following a phone argument. The incident began on Monday, April 13, with a phone argument between 31-year-old Joe Rudy Cruz and his girlfriend, according to an arrest affidavit....
Community walk held in Orangeburg to honor crime victims
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (236+ words) ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S. C. (WACH) " The South Carolina chapter of Voices of Black Mothers United hosted a "5 K Walk for Peace: Reclaiming Our Youth" on Saturday, in recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. The event took place from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the…...
South Carolina holds annual memorial for 2025 traffic victims
23+ hour, 28+ min ago (138+ words) wach. com South Carolina holds annual memorial for 2025 road victims (WACH) " The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a memorial service on Saturday at 10 a. m. to honor more than 900 people who died on South Carolina roadways in 2025. The annual service,…...
Columbia police host Peace Walk for safer community
18+ hour, 53+ min ago (106+ words) wach. com COLUMBIA, S. C. (WACH) " The Columbia Police Department hosted a "Peace Walk for a Safer Community" on Saturday to promote unity, understanding, and public safety. The event is from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. , beginning at Central Baptist Church. Organizers said community members of…...
South Carolina officials urge safe disposal of unused prescriptions on Take Back Day
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (128+ words) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WACH) " South Carolina health officials urged residents to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused prescriptions during National Drug Take Back Day. The South Carolina Department of Public Health encouraged people to take part in National…...
March for Babies event held in Columbia to support maternal, infant health
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (123+ words) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WACH) " The Midlands March for Babies event, in partnership with the March of Dimes initiative, was held on Saturday at Riverfront Park in Columbia. Registration began at 8 a. m. , and the walk started at 9 a. m. The campaign is raising funds toward a…...
South Carolina officials urge safe disposal for Drug Take Back Day
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (274+ words) (WACH) " The South Carolina Department of Public Health said people should dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. The event is organized by the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration in partnership with local law…...
Richland County residents seek action on hazardous property along Broad River Road
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (462+ words) Columbia, S. C. (WACH) " For months, residents and business owners along one of Columbia's busiest corridors have been raising concerns about what they describe as a hazardous, damaged property on Broad River Road " and they say they are still waiting for action....
'Violently tossed in the air': Extra crosswalk safety sought after hit-and-run lawsuit
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (29+ words) "Violently tossed in the air: More crosswalk safety wanted after hit-and-run lawsuit'wach. com 'Violently tossed in the air': Extra crosswalk safety sought after hit-and-run lawsuit...