Conservative groups push for total abortion ban as legislative session begins, Planned Parenthood responds
Should it pass, the bill would also treat abortions as murder, allowing women to be subject to current laws on homicide.
Author: Lee Williams
Watch this! –A recap of the Buddhist Monks’ “Walk for Peace” through Columbia
Thousands of people ventured out to the streets to catch a glimpse of Buddhist Monks on their 2,300 mile “Walk for Peace” as they made their way through West Columbia and Columbia.
Take a look — Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace stroll down Main Street after speaking at the Statehouse
Thousands of people ventured out on Saturday to get a peak at Buddhist Monks on their Walk for Peace to the Statehouse.
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.
Columbia man charged with two counts of indecent exposure, police asking victims to come forward
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with two indecent exposure incidents.
UPDATE: SC Forestry Commission to lift Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties Monday
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties across the Midlands, Pee Dee and coastal regions of the state, effective at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11.
West Columbia man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of 2 children in Brazil
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in Brazil. His co-conspirator, say authorities, was the children’s aunt.
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. releases 2025 crime statistics
“We’ve got a lot of work to do. We’re gonna do our part. We’re gonna continue to do our part every single day. We’re standing here asking the community, and that’s everybody in the community to be a part of the solution. If you’re not, you’re a part of the problem,” says Lott.
CDC lowers recommendations for childhood vaccines
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing new guidelines for childhood vaccines– dropping the number of recommendations from 17 to 11.
Arrest Made in Fatal Westwood Avenue Shooting
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with an isolated fatal shooting that occurred shortly before midnight on January 2nd.
