CFD: One individual found dead in Gadsden house fire on Tuesday
The Columbia Fire Department says one person died in a house fire in Gadsden on Tuesday. Authorities say it happened on Congaree Church Road after 7:30 p.m.
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Columbia Housing Authority preparing to move residents out of Marion Street High Rise
The Columbia Housing Authority is preparing to move residents out of the Marion Street High Rise. The CEO of Columbia Housing said the move is meant to keep residents safe, citing several maintenance and safety concerns with the building, which was built in 1975.
Prisma Health accepting limited walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations, announce new recovery units
Prisma Health is now accepting limited walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations, but only while supplies last. The health system had previously stopped allowing walk-ins because of a lower than expected vaccine supply.
DHEC: COVID-19 variant originally discovered in South Africa detected in South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the COVID-19 variant originally detected in South Africa has been detected in South Carolina. Officials say the two cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant are the first to be discovered in the United States.
Sumter PD asking for help identifying those involved in a fatal shooting on Bultman Drive
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying those involved in a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month.
Newberry Co. man arrested for posting obscene material on social media
A Newberry County man is in custody after deputies say he posted obscene material on social media.
Richland District Two holding virtual job fair in February
Richland School District Two and SC Works Midlands are teaming up to host a virtual job fair on February 4.
RCSD: Man arrested, charged with murder of 16-year-old
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a man has been arrested and charged with murdering a 16-year-old.
Fetal Heartbeat Bill one step closer to moving to House chamber
An abortion ban bill in the State House is one step closer to being passed out of the Senate. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted 29-17, passing the bill on its second reading. It has one more before going in front of representatives in the House chamber.
COVID-19 vaccine site open Friday in Fairfield County
Residents of Fairfield County have a new opportunity to access the COVID-19 vaccine. A vaccination site will be available this Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of Fairfield Medical Associates on West Moultrie Street.
