Officers investigating a suspicious death, body found inside garbage can
Officers with the Columbia Police Department are investigating a suspicious death, said the department.
Author: Tiffany Rigby
Sumter Police: Man shot, killed outside convenience store
A man is dead following a shooting on Tuesday night outside of a Boulevard Road convenience store, say police.
City Public Works holding compost giveaway
City of Columbia’s Public Works is hosting a free compost giveaway this month for residents.
West Columbia Police arrest man on drug charges
West Columbia Narcotics Detectives has arrested a man in connection with drug charges, says the department.
Columbia Police asking for public’s help identifying hit-and-run driver
Columbia Police is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a hit-and-run driver.
Lottery winner using winnings to fix up home, help out family
A Midlands man’s list of projects to do around his house has gotten a lot smaller thanks to his lottery win.
DHEC offering free HIV, STD testing at public health departments
To spread awareness for STD Awareness Week and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, DHEC is offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at most public health departments on Thursday, April 11.
3 arrested in Sumter County for grand larceny after stealing vehicle
The people have been arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle, says deputies.
Orangeburg man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for firearm charges
A Orangeburg man was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being in possession of stolen firearms, said the Department of Justice.
Road reopens after power lines block traffic, officers say
The Columbia Police Department says Garners Ferry between the Shoppes at Woodhill and Rosewood Drive has reopened after power lines in the area blocked the roadway.
