Richland County increases starting pay for officers at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Richland County announced it is increasing starting pay for detention center officers from just over $32,000 a year to more than $36,000 a year.
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Pfizer says it could release vaccine data for young children by the end of September
Pfizer says they could release vaccine data on children ages 5-11 by the end of September.
Local Living: Registration open for City of Columbia After-School Program, adopt a furry friend this summer and more!
Local Living: Registration open for City of Columbia After-School Program, adopt a furry friend this summer and more!
DHEC agrees with new mask guidance from the CDC
With COVID-19 cases and deaths surging in the Palmetto State, DHEC officials say they agree with the new CDC guidelines of everyone wearing masks inside, whether they are vaccinated or not.
Superintendent Molly Spearman announces multi-million dollar investment in early childhood education
More families in South Carolina will have access to early childhood education. State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the First Steps Program announced a $14.7 million partnership to expand 4K education throughout the state.
Prisma Health: Lack of vaccinated individuals not due to vaccine availability
Doctors with Prisma Health say the lack of people receiving their vaccinations in South Carolina is not due to the lack of availability, pointing out that the vaccines are available at doctors offices and at events throughout the state.
Lexington County man sentenced for two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A man from Lexington County was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual assault of children.
St. Pat’s in Five Points returns for 40th anniversary this year
Saint Patrick’s Day in Five Points is back. Organizers announced that the annual festival will return for its 40th anniversary, after being cancelled due to COVID-19 two years in a row.
RCSD asking for help identifying man accused of assaulting a man in a Lowe’s parking lot
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help identifying a man accused of assaulting a 69-year-old in the parking lot of the Lowe’s on Two Notch Road.
Fort Jackson soldier found dead in forest off-base
The body of a soldier stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has been found off base, Army officials said. The body was found in a vehicle in Manchester State Forest in Sumter County on July 22, according to investigators.
