Mother arrested after juvenile escapee found in car with her
A 16-year-old, and her mother has been arrested after the juvenile escaped from DJJ on Sunday evening, said DJJ officials.
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South Carolina’s hands-free driving law goes into effect
Listen up drivers, the state's new hands free driving law goes into effect on Monday, Sept. 1.
SCHP: Driver killed in a wreck on I-26 east in Richland County
SC Highway Patrol says a driver was killed in a wreck on I-26 east in Richland County on Sunday, August 31.
Man last seen leaving his home on Sunday morning found safe
Richland County deputies say Dannie McCrae has been found safe.
Columbia PD searching for 56-year-old woman reported as missing by a loved one
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department's Special Victims Unit are searching for a 56-year-old woman reported as missing by a loved one, say the police dept.
Saluda Skyride debuts at Riverbanks Zoo
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has debuted its newest attraction on Friday, August 29.
Richland County deputies searching for woman last seen on Monday
Richland County deputies are searching for a woman last seen on Monday, say deputies.
Midlands man wins Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot after lucky guess
A lucky guess lead to a Midlands man winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot, said lottery officials.
2 tickets bought in the Midlands lucky Wednesday night Powerball winners
Four tickets sold in South Carolina came within one number of winning the jackpot on Wednesday night, and two tickets in the Midlands are apart of the winning group, says SC Lottery officials.
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann holds campaign against breast cancer
You can support Mayor Daniel Rickenmann's campaign against breast cancer through the lemonade and popcorn fundraiser this Friday, August 29.
Two former DJJ employees charged with providing contraband
A department spokesperson says both turned themselves in to the Alvin S. Glenn detention center and have been suspended without pay.
Roads reopen after gas leak shuts down a portion of Forest Dr.
Columbia firefighters say Forest Drive between Pinehurst Road, and St. Julian Place is now back open in both directions following this afternoon’s gas line break.
RC Recreation Commission held ribbon cutting ceremony for new pickle ball courts
Pickle ball continues to grow in the Midlands.
Person dead after deputy involved shooting identified by Richland County coroner
Richland County deputies say a man was killed in an officer involved shooting this morning.
Driver arrested after traffic stop leads to deputies finding narcotics
RCSD says a driver has been arrested after a traffic stop where deputies found narcotics.
New City of Columbia initiative focuses on gun safety
City of Columbia leaders want gun-owners to be smart when it comes to securing their firearms.
RCSD: Two charged following traffic stop
Investigators say around 8:30 that evening deputies saw a car make an improper turn and pulled the car over.
USC releases update on Sunday's swatting hoax
After Sunday's active shooter alert university officials have released information on the incident, say officials.
South Carolina State Fair holding one-day flash sale
Fall season is right around with the corner and with the season comes the South Carolina State Fair.
Driver id'd in Dutch Fork Rd fatal crash that hospitalized USC coach
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the driver in a crash that hospitalized a USC football coach Friday.
Columbia Police searching for man after his family hasn't heard from him in months
Columbia Police searching for man after his family hasn't heard from him in months, said officers.
Richland County deputies investigating Friday afternoon apartment shooting
Richland County deputies are investigating a Friday afternoon murder, according to RCSD.
SLED charges Richland County man with sexual conduct with a minor
SLED is charging a Richland County man with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, say officials.
University of South Carolina announces 10-year partnership with Nike
Nike will supply all 21 of the Gamecocks’ athletics programs with uniforms, footwear, apparel, and equipment.
RCSD investigating suspicious fire at club
Richland County deputies are investigating a suspicious fire that happened at a club on Thursday, say deputies.
