RCSD holds 11th annual Ryan Rawl Memorial Workout
“It would be a terrible loss to just sit and grieve all the time. You have to carry on. He would’ve carried on,” says Stanley Rawl.
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Segra Park to host “Fireworks with the Phil” on July 4th
“Gates are gonna open at 6:30. The actual concert will start at 8, 8:15 p.m. We’ll have bounce houses for the kids early on, and concessions will be open. So I would encourage people to get here early, and just enjoy all the atmosphere. You’ll get to hear the musicians tune up and get everything ready to go, which is kind of fun too,” Shank says.
Updated Richland County fireworks ordinance to go into effect July 1st
According to Richland County’s website, the ordinance makes it unlawful for anyone to use, discharge, shoot, or ignite fireworks or similar explosives within unincorporated Richland County between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. However, exceptions are being made for the night of the Fourth of July as well as New Year’s Eve.
Lexington County firefighter receives Jeffrey Vaden Chavis Medal of Valor
Pfentner was awarded the Jeffrey Vaden Chavis Medal of Valor for that December day — an award named for a fellow Lexington County firefighter who was critically injured while battling a house fire in 2001.
Koger Center brings Broadway hits to Columbia, “Dear Evan Hansen” opens tonight
After the three month renovation is complete, the Koger Center will bring a slew of big Broadway shows to Columbia audiences including “Hamilton,” “Mean Girls,” and “Pretty Woman.”
Trevon Fordham named as new director for Office of Violent Crime Prevention
“Everybody wants to feel safe in their hometown. Everybody wants to feel safe in their community. Everybody wants to feel safe where they go eat or watch a movie. So that’s where I think the commonality is at for everyone, is we all want to feel safe in our community,” Fordham says.
Lexington County Coroner reveals man’s cause of death after police standoff
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, the autopsy results of 29-year-old Shavon M. Wright are now available. Mr. Wright was involved in a standoff with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department on June 21st. According to Sheriff Jay Koon, the suspect barricaded himself in his home on Montclair Circle that morning, after deputies arrived to execute…
Officer creates registry to help find loved ones with Alzheimer’s who wander
“It’s like a pre-plan if someone goes missing. We have all the information ahead of time. Because there’s been times we’ve responded to missing persons and it turns out we’ve driven by them because we didn’t have a good picture or description of them,” Lt. Haig says.
Fire assoc. makes allegations against Columbia fire chief, City officials respond
New allegations were made regarding Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins and his department’s response following the tragic death of firefighter James Muller last month.
Suspect dead after hours long standoff with Lexington County Sheriff’s Department
The suspect made multiple posts on social media, giving personal updates from inside his home as the day played out.
