Today, the City of Columbia launched a campaign to make sure everyone gets their COVID-19 vaccine. The "It's YOUR Shot Columbia" campaign is designed to spread the word that the vaccine is safe, effective, free and easy to obtain.
Starting tomorrow, DHEC says the the Community Vaccination Center at the Columbia Place Mall will offer both the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as well as the shot from Pfizer.ย
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is hosting six free teen nights over the next few months! Prime Time in the Parks begins next Friday, June 11 from 7-10 p.m. Organizers say the free event provides a fun and safe environment for all teens between the ages 13-17.
You can experience different cultures at the Columbia International Festival this weekend! The event will be at the State Fairgrounds this Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 12-7 p.m.
The 8th annual Reggaetronic Music Festival is returning to Lake Murray next month. On Saturday, June 19, you can visit Spence Island from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. for the free floating festival with music of different genres, including modern reggae, funk, rock and electronic.
While her son is suiting up for the Jacksonville Jaguars this summer, Pam Tebow was here in the Midlands. Mrs. Tebow delivered the commencement address for the Ben Lippen School Friday morning at Shandon Baptist Church.
Today, Columbia police, Richland County deputies and Columbia firefighters rolled up their sleeves to save lives and have a little friendly competition. Each year, departments partner with the Red Cross to see which agency can donate the most blood.
Just after 11 a.m. on Friday, Columbia Fire crews say they responded to fire that tore through a home on Durham Creek Court. Authorities do not report any injuries, but they say seven people have been displaced due to the fire.
A spokesperson for Richland County says there has been low water pressure at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center since Monday due to ongoing plumbing work. They anticipate the work being completed today.
A new piece of artwork commemorates the desegregation of Columbia's schools. Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders were on site to dedicate a mural titled "The Pursuit of Education, Rosewood Elementary, and School Desegregation" at Valencia Park Thursday afternoon
The Columbia Police Department says they are working with the Columbia Fire Department to investigate the causes of three fires that occurred in the Booker-Washington Heights neighborhood.
One lucky Columbia resident won $300,000 playing the Carolina Bonus Cash lottery. The winning ticket was bought for $10 at the Shiv Food Mart on Harden Street.
The Columbia VA will host a Virtual Town Hall meeting for veterans served by the health care system. This event will be hosted Friday at 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.
The Columbia Police Department says a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at the Colony Apartments earlier this month turned himself in to police on Wednesday.
The EdVenture Children's Museum is giving free admission to military families this Memorial Day Weekend. Free admission is valid for military service members and up to four family members.
Here in the Midlands, hundreds of converters are stolen every year. On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott joined Representative Todd Rutherford to explain a new law, sponsored by Rutherford, that will combat the growing thefts.
Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department and Richland County Sheriff's Department issued a challenge for blood donations. They're kicking off the annual "Battle of the Badges Blood Drive" which takes place Friday.
The South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy will have a graduation ceremony for its 46th class Thursday morning. 48 cadets will graduate from the program which leads, trains and mentors at-risk youth ages 16-18 to help them become productive and successful citizens.