Columbia police say a suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase and barricading himself inside an apartment. Investigators say the suspect ran into an apartment at the intersection of Lester and Bailey Streets, but has since been taken into custody.
Friday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five partnered with the Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate its school staff. The vaccinations were done at Dutch Fork High School.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy was terminated Friday, after an investigation revealed that he had alcohol in his system while operating a county vehicle.
The Department of Revenue has terminated the liquor licenses of two Five Points bars and suspended two others. The Department of Revenue says it has terminated the temporary liquor licenses of Breakers and Breakers Live, while Moosehead and Pavlov's licenses were suspended.
In response to Jonathan Pentland's arrest, some demonstrators walked from the Statehouse to the Richland County Courthouse Thursday afternoon. Demonstrators say they are calling on Solicitor Byron Gipson to, "appropriately charge" Pentland.
You can get a little spring shopping done this Sunday at the 'Spring Fling Vendor Fair.' It will take place at the Harmony Collection at Columbia, a retirement & assisted living facility.
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, officials with Fort Jackson said that Jonathan Pentland has been suspended from instructor duties, pending the outcome of the investigation and criminal charges.
Several elected officials are teaming up with MUSC Health to hold three vaccination clinics in northeast Richland County at the end of April.
The Columbia VA is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Saturday. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., veterans of all ages, their spouses and care givers can visit the Colonial Life Arena to get the vaccine.
On Thursday, 5th Circuit Solicitor Bryon E. Gipson released a statement regarding the charges brought against Jonathan Pentland and the response his office received. Solicitor Gipson responded to those calling for additional charges against Pentland, saying many have called for Pentland to be charged with "unlawful restraint," a charge the solicitor says does not exist.
The Columbia City Ballet is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a show about a legendary band! "Beatles The Ballet" will play Friday at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a married couple has been arrested and charged with assaulting and robbing a man and woman after a traffic incident on Two Notch Road.
Multiple protests held in reaction to viral video in the Summit community
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a shooting at Brook Pines Apartment Complex.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department released a statement regarding the incident that occurred Monday in the Summit neighborhood.
The University of South Carolina is kicking it with Major League Soccer. Wednesday morning, the university announced a multi-year education partnership with the professional soccer league.
The South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs and other members of the state's fire service gathered Wednesday to remember firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the SC Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
A viral video has drawn the attention of the Richland County Sheriff's Department and Fort Jackson. The video shows an altercation between a white man and a black man in front of a home in the Summit, a neighborhood in northeast Richland County. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference Wednesday to update the community on their investigation into the incident.
The South Carolina State Museum, along with the ColaJazz Foundation are hosting an outdoor concert on April 30. The Mark Rapp Group will hold a live performance.
Some new playground improvements are in place in the City of Columbia, as part of the city's Master Plan. City Councilman Ed McDowell and the Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting at the E.B. Sessions playground.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a 59-year-old man who was reported missing after being last seen at his home on Sunday. Deputies are looking for Leonard Dover, who was last seen at his home off R L Coward Road, and was headed towards Garners Ferry Road on foot.
UPDATE: The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Mekayla Martin was found and is safe.
