SC Whitmore School teacher arrested, charged with child neglect
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A teacher at Columbia’s South Carolina Whitmore School was arrested Thursday.
Marley Bassett
I am a digital content producer and assignment desk editor for WIS News 10 in Columbia. I graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2025 with a degree in mass communications. Previously, I was a reporter for The Arena, copy desk chief for The Daily Gamecock, freelance reporter for The Lexington County Chronicle and editor-in-chief of The Johnsonian.
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Arrest made in Wednesday Columbia apartment complex shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department announced Thursday that one person has been arrested for their alleged role in a Wednesday afternoon shooting at a Columbia apartment complex.
State Rep. Jermaine Johnson will not seek re-election to SC House seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Democratic Midlands State Rep. Jermaine Johnson announced Thursday that he would not be seeking re-election to his State House seat.
Midlands state lawmaker, Freedom Caucus member writes letter of support for ex-SC Rep. RJ May
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As part of his request for a shorter prison sentence earlier this week to the federal courts, ex-SC Rep. RJ May collected letters of support vouching for his character and supporting a lighter sentence.
Former Midlands charter school teacher arrested for allegedly assaulting student
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A former Clear Dot Charter school teacher has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a student, according to the Columbia Police Department.
DPH releases latest flu data as South Carolina continues to see widespread disease activity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health released the latest numbers for flu activity during the week of Jan. 3 to Jan. 10 in the state on Wednesday.
Status of South Carolina’s annual spring football game now in question
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The status of the annual University of South Carolina “Garnet and Black” spring football game is now in question.
Update provided on new Richland Mall development at Forest Acres City Council meeting
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WIS) - Officials with Forest Acres provided an update on the ongoing Richland Mall development at city council’s Tuesday meeting.
SC travelers without REAL ID will have to pay fee starting in February
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - TSA announced Wednesday that all South Carolina travelers without a REAL ID will have to pay a fee, starting in February.
Ex-SC Rep. RJ May sentenced to federal prison on child sex abuse material charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Former South Carolina state lawmaker RJ May was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison Wednesday on charges linked to child sexual abuse material.
Lexington County Council gives initial approval to controversial development ordinance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - At its Tuesday meeting, the Lexington County Council gave initial approval to a controversial development ordinance in a close 3-2 vote.
Ex-SC Rep. RJ May asks for less prison time in court filing ahead of Wednesday’s sentencing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - In court documents released Monday, ex-SC Rep. RJ May is asking the court to serve less time than the federal government recommended in prison, ahead of his sentencing on Wednesday.
