Richland One launches male role model initiative, looking for volunteers
The new initiative is called R1 CHAMPS, which stands for Caring Hearts And Making Positive Shifts.
Author: Lee Williams
Attorney General releases annual human trafficking report
The report details prevention and response to human trafficking in South Carolina.
Two years after Capitol attack, “Our Freedoms, Our Vote” rally held at State House
The “Our Freedoms Our Vote” rally is a nationwide push to bring accountability to those who participated in the attack on January 6th, and to encourage elected leaders to further protect a citizen’s right to vote.
Bus fire at Convent Baptist Church in Leesville considered arson
The incident report submitted by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department states that around 3:30 Thursday morning, a neighbor’s dog woke its owner up, prompting the neighbor to see the nearby fire and call 911.
City of Columbia introduces SHINE home improvement program, seeking contractors
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is introducing a new home improvement program called SHINE, or Single-family Housing Improvements for Neighborhood Enhancement.
Mobile market provides Colony Apartment residents with food, supplies
As the community continues to heal, Harvest Hope and Serve and Connect teamed up to bring a “mobile market” to the community.
City of Columbia introduces cashless parking garages
The next time you go to see one of your favorite musicians or make your way to a basketball game in downtown Columbia, you may have a faster time getting in and out of any of the eight parking garages in the area.
Midas holds blood drive, celebrates first year on Gervais Street
Some folks were able to walk away with a voucher for a free oil change after donating blood.
City officials intervene after Colony Apartment residents without heat, water for days
Mayor Rickenmann says The Monroe Group that oversees The Colony Apartments was notified on December 9th about rising issues, but failed to act.
Columbia house fire leaves one person dead, another person hospitalized
According to the Richland County Coroner’s Office, one person is dead and Columbia-Richland Fire Department reports another person is in the hospital after a house fire erupted on Tradd Street in Columbia.
