Columbia Police: Missing 21-year-old found safe
UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Kendryll Jones has been found safe.
Author: Mike Olson
West Columbia Police need help identify man accused of illegally dumping tires
The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of illegally dumping used tires at a private address off Airport Boulevard.
Help DHEC track West Nile virus by sending them dead birds to study
The Department of Health and Environmental Control wants your help tracking the West Nile virus. Now through November 30, DHEC officials say if you find any dead birds, submit them to the department for testing. Specifically, DHEC says they are looking for dead crows, blue jays, house finches and house sparrows.
Governor McMaster announces allocation of GEER funds to create community computer labs
On Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster announced that $6 million in the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds will go towards establishing eight community computer labs throughout the state. The governor says the funds were awarded to the University of South Carolina, who will partner with Benedict College to create these Apple computer labs.
DHEC: 344 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus data as of Monday.
Clarendon Co. Sheriff: Five individuals arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters
According to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, five individuals have been arrested and face charges related to the theft of catalytic converters. Deputies say the incidents occurred during February and March in the Manning and Summerton areas of Clarendon County.
RCSD investigating shooting on Freshwater Drive that sent a man to the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday night. According to authorities, deputies were called to a home on the 400 block of Freshwater Drive around 6:45 last night.
The COMET to resume bus fares, $1 for Soda Cap connector beginning April 12
On Tuesday morning, officials with The COMET say they will be resuming fares for fixed route buses and the DART paratransit services. The COMET says those riding the Soda Cap downtown connector will no longer be able to ride for free.
Prescribed burn at Fort Jackson today
Officials with Fort Jackson announced that they are conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 194 acres close to Leesburg Road, north of McCrady Training Center today. Officials say the burn began at about 10 a.m.
Get a $20 e-gift card when you donate blood with The Blood Connection Tuesday
Tuesday is National Doctor’s Day. In honor of our frontline healthcare workers, The Blood Connection will donate $5 to Doctors Without Borders for every blood donation given Tuesday.
