DHEC brings attention to health pregnancy-related health concerns
Today is National Maternal Health Awareness Day.
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Richland County hosting sleeping bag drive for the homeless
The Richland County Neighborhood Council (RCNC) is partnering with Midlands nonprofit All Kind for a sleeping bag drive to benefit the County’s homeless population.
Midlands man charged in child pornography investigation
Investigators say on September 5th of last year deputies received a tip from the Attorney General's Office in reference to child pornography.
Columbia Firefighters respond to 2-alarm apartment fire
Firefighters say they are working to contain a fire at Columbia Rising Apartments on Johnson Ave. near N. Main St.
State Superintendent of Education requests inquiry into R1 learning center
Richland School District One officials have spoken out after becoming aware of a requested inquiry by the State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
Riverbanks Zoo beloved koala dies
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of a beloved koala Charlotte.
City of Columbia raising awareness about heart disease with Go Red Columbia
The City of Columbia is hosting a press conference and community photo session to raise awareness about heart disease.
Incentive program provides $500 to South Carolinians who earn GED
The South Carolina Department of Education is offering some incentive for adults who did not finish high school looking to continue their education.
SC lawmakers disagree about abortion on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision
“It goes without saying that the government has no authority to intervene in the decisions between a patient and their doctor," said Rep. Ivory Thigpen, a Democrat from Columbia.
Richland County deputies asking for public's help finding missing woman
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 28-year-old woman.
Deputies: Woman accused of strangling grandmother
Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say Aneia Anderson is charged with Murder.
RCSD: Victim dies at hospital after being shot multiple times
A victim was pronounced dead at a hospital after being shot multiple times on Sunday, says Richland County deputies.
Richland One launches new way to share happenings in the district with new podcast
Families and people in the Richland One community now have a new way to learn about the things happening in the district, says the district.
Coroner identifies victim of single-vehicle collision on McCords Ferry Road
The Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the individual involved in a motor vehicle accident that happened on McCords Ferry Road at Bluff Road.
Man wanted for Columbia murder arrested in North Dakota, say police
A man wanted for murder in Columbia was recently arrested in North Dakota, said the Columbia Police Department.
Coroner: Remains those of woman who disappeared 12 years ago
Adriana Laster, who was 28 at the time of her disappearance, was last seen in September of 2011.
Richland Library to host art exhibit to showcase Benedict College art students work
The Richland Library is hosting a gallery opening for its latest art exhibition on Friday.
SCDMV partners with foundation to host book drive
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is partnering with the Original Six (O6) Foundation to support its “My First Library” campaign.
Man charged in connection to 2020 Columbia riots receives prison sentence
For all of the charges, Barnard was sentenced to a total of two years in prison. Sheriff Lott says this sentence should have been closer to the maximum of 35 years behind bars.
Columbia man accused of gun, drug trafficking sentenced to federal prison
A Columbia man was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of stolen firearms and possession of a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking offense, said the Department of Justice.
Chancellor Bill Jones returns to university as president
Columbia International University has a new president.
VIDEO: Trailer stolen from Ronald McDonald House
Unfortunately no one is immune to thieves, even charitable organizations.
Officers pack winter kits for South Carolina communities
Police officers across the state came to Columbia on Thursday to make sure people in their communities stay warm.
2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Announced
On Thursday at the State House a group of chefs were named ambassadors for the state.
Deputies: Another Alvin S. Glenn guard charged with misconduct in office
Deputies say over the past year Grady had approximately 65 phone calls with the inmate outside of her shift hours.
