City of Columbia to re-open parks and amenities May 3
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced it will re-open parks and amenities on May 3. That includes community centers, neighborhood centers and the Drew Wellness Center.
Author: Mike Olson
City of Sumter offices and parks closing at 1 p.m. Thursday due to weather
The City of Sumter says its administrative offices and city parks will close at 1 p.m. today due to expected severe weather.
Midlands attorney arrested, charged with lewd acts upon a minor
According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, a Midlands attorney was arrested and charged with lewd acts upon a minor. At approximately 7:40 a.m. Thursday, deputies say they executed a search warrant and brought 61-year-old Harry Gregory into custody without incident.
Sumter Police searching for missing woman last seen on South Guignard Drive
The Sumter Police Department is asking for your help looking for a missing woman who was last seen at Sumter Stop on South Guignard Drive. Authorities say 23-year-old Rebecca Danielle Brown was with friends before she went missing around 9 p.m. Wednesday.
City of Columbia urges drivers to avoid flood prone streets
Due to potential severe weather, the City of Columbia is advising drivers to avoid flood prone streets today.
Fairfield County deputies: Man wanted for Twisted Lane shooting turns himself in
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office says man wanted in connection with a shooting that took place on Twisted Lane has been arrested. Deputies say 42-year-old Larry Carter, of Blair, turned himself in on Thursday.
Committee tables bill that would prevent transgender athletes from playing on girls’ HS sports teams
A bill that would have prevented transgender students from playing on girls’ sports teams in middle and high school is not moving forward.
State lawmakers further debate open carry bill, table amendment allowing open carry without training
There was heated debate on the Statehouse floor Wednesday, as lawmakers discussed the open carry bill. For hours, state representatives went back and forth on whether or not gun owners should be able to carry firearms out in the open.
DHEC: SC receiving increasing number of vaccines each week
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says phase 1b of vaccine distribution is going better than planned. They have been able to increase their doses delivered each week as well as physicians administering them, but they understand getting an appointment is still difficult.
West Columbia man charged with trafficking crack, cocaine
According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a West Columbia man is facing trafficking charges after law enforcement discovered over 400 grams of cocaine in his truck during a traffic stop.
