Richland County deputies find missing 15-year-old safe
Richland County Sheriff's deputies say they have found a missing 15-year-old with a medical condition on Sunday.
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Richland Two, Allen University announce community academic impact partnership
Richland School District Two and Allen University are partnering together to encourage STEM students in the Midlands. Thursday afternoon, Allen and District Two announced they have reached a memorandum of understanding. Based on the agreement, Allen will provide the district with speakers for special programs at Richland Two high schools, a "real science" summer lab experience, and a master class in the summer taught by Allen University faculty.
State Museum offering free admission for kids 12 and under, new science exhibit as part of spring break special!
If you already have some spring break plans but need a fun adventure, the South Carolina State Museum is giving kids 12 and under free admission, extended hours and a brand new science exhibit! Their spring break special is from Saturday April 3 to Sunday April 11.
Richland County Coroner identifies body found Wednesday as man previously reported missing
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of an individual whose body was discovered on Ridgewood Avenue Wednesday. The coroner identified the man as 71-year-old Johnny L. Thompson, of Blythewood.
Free garage parking in Columbia over Easter weekend
The City of Columbia says they will provide free parking services during the Easter holiday weekend. Gates will be raised at all off-street parking deck facilities beginning Friday at 5 a.m., and will remain up until Monday morning.
Richland County deputy in serious condition after single car collision in Irmo
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy is in serious condition following a single car collision Thursday morning in Irmo. The department says Sergeant Michael Mazerolle was rushed to the hospital following the collision on Koons Road.
RCSD searching for missing teen last seen on Cloister Place Sunday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen on Sunday. Officials say Azirus Williams was last seen leaving his family member's home on Cloister Place and had been using his cell phone to communicate with others until Tuesday night.
RCSD needs your help to find a missing 16-year-old with a medical condition
Richland County Sheriff's Department says they need your help to find a missing teenager who has a medical condition.
ABC Columbia speaks with Sheriff Leon Lott about being first SC sheriff to win Sheriff of the Year
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been named the 2021 National Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association. Lott was nominated for the award by Police2Peace foundation. This means he wasn't nominated by someone in law enforcement, instead it was someone from the community.
City officials unveil the new look of Fairwold Park
A City of Columbia park has a new look. Tuesday afternoon, the city unveiled the new and improved Fairwold Park on Eddy Street. According to city officials, the park now features an outdoor gym, picnic tables and landscaping improvements.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra coming to the Koger Center May 2
Jazz music lovers, this next event is for you. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis will perform live at the Koger Center Sunday, May 2.
City officials announce improvements being made to Marshall Park
On Tuesday, officials announced some new improvements to Marshall Park on Lincoln Street. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city officials announced the changes to the park will be an outdoor gym, larger picnic tables and a new playground.
Richland One opens new culinary facility at Heyward Career and Technology Center
At a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Richland School District One debuted a new facility. The ceremony welcomed the new "Culinary Arts Facility and Victory Program Wing" at the Heyward Career and Technology Center.
Columbia Police: Missing 21-year-old found safe
UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Kendryll Jones has been found safe.
RCSD investigating shooting on Freshwater Drive that sent a man to the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday night. According to authorities, deputies were called to a home on the 400 block of Freshwater Drive around 6:45 last night.
The COMET to resume bus fares, $1 for Soda Cap connector beginning April 12
On Tuesday morning, officials with The COMET say they will be resuming fares for fixed route buses and the DART paratransit services. The COMET says those riding the Soda Cap downtown connector will no longer be able to ride for free.
Prescribed burn at Fort Jackson today
Officials with Fort Jackson announced that they are conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 194 acres close to Leesburg Road, north of McCrady Training Center today. Officials say the burn began at about 10 a.m.
Benedict College announces partnership with ECPI for cybersecurity program
Benedict College graduates will soon have a leg up in protecting information online. Monday morning, Benedict College announced that, upon the completion of the bachelor of science in cybersecurity degree program requirements, Benedict graduates with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 will be guaranteed admissions to ECPI and receive priority acceptance into the online master of science in cybersecurity program.
Richland One unveils new media center at Rosewood Elementary
On Monday morning, Richland One School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the new media center at Rosewood Elementary School. Students, staff and district leaders gathered to celebrate the new center.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association
On Monday, The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced that Sheriff Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriff's Association.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from fatal accident in Hopkins
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of the victim from a fatal accident in the Hopkins area Saturday night. The coroner says 29-year-old Jason J. Hugenin, of Gadsden, died as a result of the accident that occurred around 9 p.m.
Richland County accepting Emergency Rental Assistance applications beginning April 5
Monday, Richland County announced that, beginning April 5, it will begin accepting applications for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Driver killed after vehicle hits tree on Congaree Road in Richland
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver has been killed after a tree collision on Saturday at Congaree Road.
RCSD: St. Andrews Middle School student arrested after a gun was found in his backpack
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 14-year-old was arrested Friday for carrying a firearm on school grounds.
Riverbanks Zoo acts quick to get anti-venom to Raleigh, saving man bit by venomous snake
The Riverbanks Zoo was able to help save the life of a North Carolina man after he was bitten by his pet. Officials in Raleigh say, on Sunday, the man was bitten by his pet Green Mamba, a highly venomous snake.
