Here in the Midlands, hundreds of converters are stolen every year. On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott joined Representative Todd Rutherford to explain a new law, sponsored by Rutherford, that will combat the growing thefts.
Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department issued a challenge for blood donations. They’re kicking off the annual “Battle of the Badges Blood Drive” which takes place Friday.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says a temporary employee who worked for a janitorial service was arrested for an alleged incident with a student in a bathroom at Pelion Middle School.
DHEC reports 97 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 15 new deaths in the Palmetto State.
The South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy will have a graduation ceremony for its 46th class Thursday morning. 48 cadets will graduate from the program which leads, trains and mentors at-risk youth ages 16-18 to help them become productive and successful citizens.
DHEC is changing the vaccine it will offer at the Columbia Place Mall. Starting this Thursday, only the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available instead of Pfizer’s shot.
A spokesperson for Columbia Housing says residents at Saint Andrews Terrace apartments were given the option whether to evacuate or not due to a gas leak. Officials say the families that chose to remain in their units will be given a $500 stipend to cover inconveniences like not being able to use the stove or hot water.
Local little leaguers will now be able to play night games at one Midlands ballpark. Lights were installed at the All-Stars baseball Field on Lester Drive.
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals who tried to steal an ATM from the State Credit Union on Sunset Boulevard.
The Lexington Police Department is offering free box-style fans to help keep the community cool in the hot months to come.
