SC Dept. of Revenue to host Alcohol Beverage Licensing workshop
The South Carolina Department of Revenue is hosting an alcohol beverage licensing workshop for businesses that plan to sell alcohol.
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Columbia Fireflies hosting auditions for musicians to perform during upcoming season
The Columbia Fireflies are searching for singers and musicians to perform before Fireflies home games this upcoming season.
City of Columbia launching new mobile food market
The City of Columbia is launching a new mobile food market which will provide SC grown produce to residents in Columbia to have more access to health and nutritious food options.
2 displaced after apartment balcony fire
Two people are displaced after a two alarm St. Julian Place apartment fire, said Columbia-Richland Fire.
Richland Co. coroner identifies teenage shooting victim
The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that took place along the 1800 block of Bywood Drive Friday afternoon
Columbia College embraces its past while looking forward to the future
“Columbia College has its roots as a small liberal arts college that provides a personal experience tailored to every student’s needs," said Dr. John Dozier, Columbia College president. "While growth is important, we want to grow strategically.”
Family, friends split lottery winnings from November ticket
A group of family and friends who played the Mega Millions together back in November are dividing a $1 million prize six ways, said lottery officials.
RCSD investigating fatal shooting of 16-year-old
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting of a 16-year-old that happening earlier this morning, said the department.
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces arrest of Columbia man for neglect of vulnerable adults
A Midlands man was arrested on seven counts of neglect of a vulnerable adult says the Attorney General’s Office.
Midlands man, woman accused of murdering man last seen in November
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of two people accused of murdering a man who was reported missing, said RCSD.
Scout Motors breaks ground on Blythewood facility
The $2 billion investment is set to bring 4,000 jobs to South Carolina. Scout Motors’ CEO expects the vehicles to be hitting the roadways of the Palmetto State by 2027.
“I was floored”: Midlands man surprised to see ticket worth more than he thought
A Midlands man was surprised when he saw his winnings by playing the South Carolina Lottery, said officials.
Traffic Alert: Large water main break causes part of road to close, say Irmo Police
A large water main break is causing the eastbound lane of Lake Murray Boulevard from Irmo Drive to Saint Andrews Road to be closed.
Deputies: Teen brought loaded gun to school
Investigators say the 15 year old boy was arrested after school administrators were notified he was showing the gun to other students.
Police: Student killed while walking to class
Investigators say just before 8 a.m. a male driver struck the female student.
Inmate charged after assaulting jail guard, say Richland Co. Deputies
An Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate has been charged with additional charges following the assault of a guard on Nov. 11, 2023, say RCSD.
Governor McMaster signs Pension Protection Act for South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill on Wednesday, Feb. 14, he says will keep politics out of the state retirement system.
American Heart Association pushing for passing of SC Smart Heart Act
The American Heart Association is pushing for the passing of a new bill by South Carolina lawmakers.
RCSD arrest man accused of barricading himself in home after domestic incident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department was called to a home in the 84- hundred block of Old Percival Road around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: New details released in Forest Acres chase turned crash
The Forest Acres Police Department has release new details concerning a chase involving a suspected shoplifter police say led them on a chase through the city before crashing her SUV with her four young children inside.
W.J. Keenan students to hold community dog grooming event
Students in W.J. Keenan High School’s Animal Science II class will hold a dog grooming event for the community on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the school.
Firefighters respond to late Tuesday night house fire
Fire crews responded to a house fire late Tuesday night in the 5200 block of Middleton Street, said officials.
RCSD: Inmate charged with criminal sexual conduct
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lot says an inmate at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center has been charged with criminal sexual conduct 1st degree.
Woman accused of leading police on chase with 4 kids in car identified, police say
A woman accused of leading Forest Acres officers on a chase with kids in her car identity has been released, said officers.
Shoplifting suspect accused of fleeing police before crashing with children inside
The Forest Acres Police Department says a shoplifting suspect led them on a chase through the entire city before police say the female suspect crashed the car she was driving with her four children inside.
