Columbia City Council extends mask mandate
Columbia City Council voted to extend the city’s mask mandate this afternoon.
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Columbia PD need help identifying person accused of crashing car into home on Mountain Drive
The Columbia Police Department is asking for your help identifying a woman accused of crashing a car into an occupied home yesterday.
Famously Hot New Year forgoing this year’s celebration due to COVID-19 concerns
There will not be any New Year’s Eve festivities in downtown Columbia this year. According to a public relations firm representing the city, this year’s Famously Hot New Year is opting to be famously safe and forgoing the annual celebration.
Columbia mayoral candidate Daniel Rickenmann introduces public safety plan for the city
Columbia mayoral candidate Daniel Rickenmann held a press conference in Five Points this morning. He discussed the latest FBI crime report, and introduced his five point plan for public safety in the city.
BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross ask for donors during unusually slow fall season
Blood can be used in transfusions to help those suffering from trauma, sickle cell, birthing complications and even COVID-19.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: How to avoid potential hazards during most dangerous season
“There’s several causes. Cooking is a big factor,” Adams said. “Oftentimes, when people cook, they leave the kitchen unattended. That’s the number one cause of fires.”
Episcopal Diocese of S.C. ordains first female bishop
The first female Reverend was consecrated Sunday in Charleston
Charleston, SC (WOLO) — The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina has ordained its first female Bishop. Reverend Ruth Morse Woodliff-Stanley was consecrated as a Bishop in Charleston Sunday. She will lead 31 churches in the eastern half of the state. She previously served the Episcopal Church in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. Categories: Local News, News, State
CPD continues search for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect
Authorities say the suspect is accused of breaking into the home of a 21 year old
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Columbia Police are hoping you can help them locate a man accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman. 28 year-old John Washington, junior is accused of forcing his way into the woman’s Pelham Drive home back on October 1, 2021. Police say Washington made threats to the victim while armed with a sharp object and then sexually…
Columbia PD looking for missing 18-year-old who left DJJ facility without permission
Police say they are looking for a missing 18-year-old who reportedly left a Department of Juvenile Justice facility without permission.
Program at Fort Jackson prioritizes mental toughness and resiliency
Midlands Strong: Program at Fort Jackson prioritizes mental toughness and resiliency
