RCSD looking for individuals involved in burglary of a home under renovation
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help identifying two individuals they say are responsible for the burglary of a home undergoing renovations.
Author: Mike Olson
Attorney General Alan Wilson says the City of Columbia’s school mask mandate violates the law
South Carolina Attorney General says the school mask mandate passed last week by the Columbia City Council goes against state law.
Southern Current investing $38.8 million into expanding operations in Lee County
According to the Office of the Governor, Southern Current plans to expand its operations in Lee County.
Lexington Medical Center to offer COVID-19 vaccines on Sundays
Lexington Medical Center will now offer vaccines on Sundays. A spokesperson for the hospital says the expansion is due to an increasing number of COVID-19 cases throughout the Midlands.
School boards of Richland One and Two each holding meetings Tuesday
The school boards of both Richland One and Richland Two will host meetings tonight to discuss topics including mask wearing.
Country’s first Anne Frank Center opening at UofSC
Columbia and the University of South Carolina is now home to the country’s first Anne Frank Center. It is one of four worldwide.
Lexington-Richland Five School Board discusses COVID-19 protocols, plans for school year
The possibility of virtual learning was discussed at the Lexington-Richland Five School Board meeting on Monday. The board went over the district’s COVID-19 protocol and decision making guide.
DHEC: 2,204 new cases of COVID-19, 11 new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,954 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 250 probable cases for a total of 2,204 cases. DHEC also reports 11 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Richland County releases statement as it considers next step in COVID-19 response
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, officials with Richland County are considering their next move in the fight against the virus.
Former Orangeburg DPS officer charged for use of force incident was previously fired from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
We’re learning more about the history of a former Midlands law enforcement officer charged with assault, after Orangeburg police say he stomped on the head and neck of a man he suspected may have had a gun. According to documents obtained from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, David Lance Dukes was terminated from his position there for creating a “hostile work environment.”
