Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann is reacting to the death of an Irmo Firefighter who was killed Friday while fighting a multi alarm fire at an apartment complex.
The countdown to summer is on, which means hotter temperatures, and lots of family fun. But summer can also be a tough time for many local veterans. This Friday, you can cool off on the ice and help give back to our veterans in need through the Columbia Warriors' Charity Hockey Game.
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, many people consider Memorial Day weekend the unofficial start of the boating season. The Department is trying to get ahead of the game to prevent any accidents.
"During the 78 hour Memorial Day holiday period last year, in South Carolina, unfortunately we had 17 individuals lose their lives in vehicle related collisions," Tidwell says.