Idalia's latest track and how officials are preparing across the Southeast
On Florida's Gulf coast residents and emergency officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia
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RCSD removing special deputy assignments at Village of Sandhill
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says he is removing specially assigned deputies after mass chaos Sunday night at the Village at Sandhill.
SC Emergency officials preparing for Idalia
According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, residents should prepare for the Idalia, which could affect many parts of the state.
DeSantis cancels SC campaign travel
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis canceled a day of presidential campaign appearances to deal with crises at home as his state mourns a racist fatal shooting in Jacksonville and prepares for a tropical storm
SCSO: Deputies find drugs, gun
Deputies say they found cocaine, crack, marijuana, pills and a handgun.
Corrections officer charged with DUI
Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say Cartlon Scott was pulled over after he was seen speeding and committing other traffic violations on O'Neil Court, Two Notch Rd. and I-20.
SC EMD Hurricane Guide offers tips and more to prepare for a hurricane
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division's annual Hurricane Guide provides information including what kind of supplies you may need and evacuation routes.
Tropical storm Idalia's latest track
Now to a state of emergency for Florida, as tropical storm Idalia now forecasted to be a major hurricane
Pawmetto Lifeline to reduce cat population at area prison
Pawmetto Lifeline teams up with the Department of Corrections to cut down the feral cat population at a local prison
City of Columbia offices to be closed on Labor Day
City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, Labor Day
Columbia Police: USC student fatally shot after attempting to enter wrong home
The Columbia Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting of a 20-year-old male University of South Carolina student from Connecticut.
Deputies: Teen identified after a high-speed chase in Sumter County
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified the teenager that led deputies and police on a high-speed chase on Friday.
Tracking Tropical Storm Idalia
(WOLO)-Tropical Depression 10 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Idalia.
Columbia Animal Services hosting a Clear the Shelter event
The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelter event this month
Brown throws for 361 yards, Jackson State dismantles SC State
Jason Brown threw for 361 yards, Irv Mulligan ran for 109 yards, and Jackson State rolled past South Carolina State 37-7 on Saturday in the MEAC-SWAC Challenge Kickoff season opener.
T-Shirt Sales underway for Columbia Mayor’s Campaign against Breast Cancer
T-Shirt Sale Fundraiser for the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer
SC State faces Jackson State in prime time tonight on ABC Columbia
Legendary head coach Buddy Pough and the South Carolina State Bulldogs will kick-off the 2023 campaign on road Saturday (Aug. 26th) in Atlanta at the annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge versus SWAC foe Jackson State inside Center Parc Stadium.
Columbia Urban League hosts free back to school event
Columbia Urban League is hosting a free event Saturday to help parents get their kids ready to go back to school focused and ready
Walk a mile in these boots -- local Veterans offer guidance to new soldiers at Fort Jackson
"They're learning something, and the questions they ask are important questions, and if I can answer that and set them on the right path and a good path, it's just a joy to me," says Hogue.
Local Living: Latin Festival brings culture downtown
It's back! The Latin Festival brings culture, food, fun and live music to the Capital city this weekend
Fort Jackson basic training soldiers meet veterans who were once part of the same unit
Local veterans who served in Vietnam and World War II sat down with basic training soldiers at Fort Jackson on Friday to share their wisdom.
Suspect fires on deputies, police
Richland Co. deputies say they responded to Broad River Rd. near Omarest Dr. early Friday morning after reports of a man sitting in a car with a long gun.
Local Living: A look at some events in the Midlands this weekend
In our look at Local Living, we are talking about some events this weekend in the City of Columbia
Traffic stop yields marijuana seizure
Deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office say a faulty traffic light lead to the discovery of a large amount of marijuana.
Pawmetto Lifeline helping control cat population at Midlands prison
Officials say this coming Monday they will partner with the Department of Corrections in an effort to trap feral cats at Kirkland Correctional Institution.
