RCSD and local nonprofit team up to tackle gun violence in Columbia
Specialized deputies, known as the community action team, work alongside Building Better Communities.
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City of Columbia's Blue Zones Forum
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will host a blue zones public forum next Monday.
Prisma Health donates ambulance to C.A. Johnson High School
Principal Brenton Coe believes the ambulance will give students in their health science magnet program hands-on experiences and help them foster greater interest in an array of healthcare professions, saying, "Our students and staff now have an opportunity to extend their learning, outside of the classroom."
Newberry County deputies warn residents of scam
Deputies in Newberry County say you should be wary of anyone who shows up at your door unannounced offering to work on your roof.
Sheriff Lott files for re-election
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is seeking another term in office.
South Carolina has $1.8 billion but doesn't know where the money came from or where it should go
South Carolina has collected about $1.8 billion in a bank account over the past decade and state and private accountants are still trying to figure out where the cash came from and where it was supposed to go.
State of South Carolina offering support in wake of Baltimore bridge collapse
The state of South Carolina is offering its support in the wake of this morning’s bridge collapse.
Keenan High School student arrested following assault in classroom, deputies say
A Keenan High School student was arrested for assaulting a classmate on Tuesday, says RCSD.
Local Living: Columbia International Festival
Local Living: Columbia International Festival
Officers looking for man accused of ordering cashier's check using victim's account
The Lexington Police is asking for the public's help identifying a person accused of ordering a cashier's check at Wells Fargo using someone's account, says the department.
CPD: Missing vulnerable adult found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department said that Sprouse was found safe.
Man arrested after ‘practical joke’ at Lee County bank, say deputies
Lee County deputies say they received a call of a possible bank robbery at a credit union that turned out to be 'practical joke'.
Landmarks across South Carolina to light up for Red Cross Giving Day
The American Red Cross is celebrating March is Red Cross Month across South Carolina to recognize the Red Cross volunteers who give their time in service to the community.
SCDOT making repairs to Kershaw County bridge
Residents are asked to avoid bridge as crews work on repairs, say officials.
Firefighters control fire, black smoke at home
No one is hurt following a house fire on Monday night.
Richland County Recreation Commission hosting Richland County Player of the Year Ladies' Basketball Banquet
The Richland County Recreation Commission is hosting the 2024 Richland County Player of the Year Ladies’ Basketball Awards Banquet.
Sumter officers searching for person responsible for sports complex damage
Sumter Police is working to identify the person responsible for more than $100,000 in damage at a sports complex, says the department.
Four sentenced in federal court in connection with meth trafficking ring, firearms crime
Two men from the Midlands and a California man and woman were sentenced after pleading guilty in federal court to their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy and a related firearms crime, said the Justice Department.
March Madness: 3 perfect brackets remain entering Sweet 16
Three contestants in the ESPN Tournament Challenge went through the first two rounds of women's NCAA Tournament without any misses.
SC Housing launches website for affordable housing
People in South Carolina looking for affordable housing can now do so with the click of a button.
Prisma Health doctors stress eye safety during April 8th's solar eclipse
"First of all you don't notice any pain. There are no pain fibers in the retina. So you're getting this tremendous damage to your eyes if you're looking at that sun unprotected, and you don't even know it's happening because it doesn't hurt, but the damage can be profound. And then over the course of minutes to hours to even a few days, then the visual effects become apparent," White says.
Local Living: American Red Cross, SC State Museum, March Madness adoption special, Columbia International Festival
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South Carolina bill seeks to extend life insurance coverage to embryos
On Tuesday, a bill involving life insurance coverage entered the South Carolina House. If passed, it would require insurers that issue individual life insurance policies, to offer life insurance coverage for embryos in South Carolina.
Deputies: 15 year old girl charged in shooting
A 15 year old girl is charged with attempted murder following a Friday night shooting.
Deceased Fort Jackson soldier identified
Officials say Sgt. 1st Class Joshua A. Alfieri was found at his on-post residence March 21st.
