SC organization comes to Columbia after proving success with keeping former inmates from returning to jail
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T.S. Martin Neighborhood Park Playground now open in Columbia
An eight-acre park playground is now open for business in Columbia. Mayor Steve Benjamin and city leaders cut the red ribbon at the T.S. Martin Neighborhood Park Playground on Edison Street this afternoon.
Local Living: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll Thursday, Blythewood Fall Festival Rodeo this weekend and more!
Local Living: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll Thursday, Blythewood Fall Festival Rodeo this weekend and more!
RCSD: Middle school student charged after bringing loaded gun to school
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a student at St. Andrews Middle School was arrested Wednesday, after bringing a loaded gun to school. Deputies say this is the fourth student to be charged with bringing a weapon on school property this week in Richland County.
RCSD asking for help identifying armed robbery suspect at Walmart on Killian Road
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of robbery at the Walmart on Killian Road.
LPD: Social media school threat a hoax, urging parents to speak with their children
The Lexington Police Department says a social media threat turned out to be a hoax, but they are still urging parents to speak with their children.
Former teacher wins Richland One school board special election
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A former teacher has won a special election Tuesday night for the Richland One School board. Robert Lominack (Courtesy: Robert Lominack for Richland One School Board) Rober Lominack garnered more than 64% of the votes to win the open at-large seat. According to unofficial results from the Richland County Election Commission Tuesday night, Lominack got at…
RCSD charges 16 year old for bringing knife to school
Officials say the teen is a student at Columbia High School
(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged a 16 year old student with bringing a knife to school. Authorities say both a Columbia High School administrator and school resource officer witnessed the teenager making verbal threats, and making gestures suggesting he had a weapon while in the hallway Tuesday. RCSD says the SRO…
Search for missing man on Lake Murray paused overnight
David Grantham's boat was discovered by a helicopter near Spence's Point
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The search for a missing man last seen on Lake Murray has been paused Tuesday evening after an all day search. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says the search will resume at daylight. Crews have searched the water and shorelines and have searched from the air. It’s believed that David Neil Grantham, 36, left his home…
Second student charged in case of gun found at Richland Northeast HS
RCSD says the female student admitted that she brought the gun to school
(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged a second student for bringing a weapon on school property Monday. Tuesday RCSD charged a 14 year old female student from Richland Northeast High School with possession of a firearm on school property, possession of a pistol under 18 and unlawful carry of a pistol. Authorities…
