Columbia man indicted on sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material charges
A federal grand jury in Columbia has indicted a man on 22 counts in relation to sex trafficking, said the DOJ.
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Gov. McMaster nominates SC native to lead cabinet agency
During his almost four decades working in correctional facilities, Gadsden has worked with the head of South Carolina’s department of corrections, Bryan Stirling, and says he has learned a lot from him.
Firefighters control kitchen fire, says CRFD
First shift crews worked to put out a kitchen fire at a home in northeast Richland County on Thursday evening, said CRFD.
ASGDC inmate arrested for assault and battery, say Richland Co. deputies
Richland County deputies have arrested an inmate for assault and battery.
SCDPH resumes normal hours for Care Line
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is ending its extended hours of the Care Line beginning at 12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, says officials.
Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened last night, said officers.
Multiple people arrested in connection with nightclub shooting
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of two men in connection with a shooting at a local nightclub.
Governor's office responds to questions regarding closings in Richland, Lexington Co., USC
Monday's announcements regarding Tuesday's schedule at county offices in Richland and Lexington County as well as USC may have lead to some confusion.
No COMET service Wednesday, delayed Thursday
Officials with the City of Columbia's public bus system also known as the COMET say there is a schedule change due to icy road conditions in the Midlands.
UPDATE: Richland Co. offices to remain closed today due to weather
Richland County officials release updated information on changes to schedules for Government facilities due to Winter weather
City of Columbia opens overflow shelter
Due to the winter weather in Columbia, the city has opened the overflow shelter, according to the Columbia Police Department.
COMET adjusting services due to Winter weather
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is adjusting its transit service due to the Winter Weather Warning/Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, said officials.
Governor McMaster announces Richland, Lexington state offices will remain open
Governor McMaster announces all Richland County State offices they will remain open
USC Polar Plunge postponed due to inclement weather
USC Gamecocks postpone 'Freezin' for a Reason' Polar Plunge due to threat of inclement weather Tuesday.
Richland County Coroner’s Office assisting Columbia Police with investigation after man's death
The Richland County Coroner’s Office is assisting the Columbia Police Department's officers with an ‘unaccompanied’ death of a man in the 1600 block of Assembly Street.
Columbia Police Chief on murder of 13 year old: Brutal and heinous
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said she was bludgeoned, stabbed and burned. Holbrook described the crime as brutal, heinous and gruesome.
TSA: Record number of weapons found at SC checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration says a record number of weapons were confiscated at checkpoints in South Carolina in 2024.
Funeral services held for RCSD K9 shot in line-of-duty
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon, Jan. 17, for a Richland County K9 officer who died during the line of duty.
13-year-old last seen on Monday found dead after fire at unoccupied home, says coroner's office
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified 13-year-old Ka’Niyah Baker as the victim who was found dead inside an unoccupied Cardamon Court home.
Richland Co. coroner identifies victim of Colony Apartments shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the person who died due to a fatal shooting that happened at an apartment complex, said the coroner's office.
S.C. Rep. Will Wheeler steps down just days into legislative session
Representative William Wheeler (D-District 50) announces plans to leave office during House meeting Thursday
