Public invited to attend Lorick Park Easter Festival
The public is invited to attend the Lorick Park Easter Festival on April 8.
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Richland Two introduces "CrisisAlert" badges, allowing teachers to signal emergencies and initiate lockdowns
According to Centegix officials, by pressing the button on the badge three times, the teacher or staff member can signal a medical emergency. Eight clicks or more initiates a schoolwide lockdown, calls 911, and alerts the police to the teacher's exact location on campus.
Lexington authorities searching for men in alleged credit card theft
Authorities are trying to locate two men who allegedly used and in some cases attempted to use a victims' credit card at multiple locations in the town of Lexington.
Local civil rights champion celebrates 101st birthday
Today was a special one for a Midlands civil rights pioneer.
"Columbia Clean-Up" begins in District 2 today
The City of Columbia's month long clean up initiative continues today in District 2.
SLED charges Lexington man with burglary
SLED arrested a Lexington man on multiple burglary charges.
Deputies: jail employee charged with assault
Investigators say Smith and a 41 year old detainee began to argue following the hearing which continued into the intake area at which time Smith punched the detainee.
AG: Lexington man charged with having child sexual abuse material
According to the SC Attorney General's office, William Woods, 63, is facing five charges in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors after they say he was found in possession of child sexual abuse material.
SLED: Newberry woman charged with harassment after spreading nude photos
SLED investigators say harassment took place between January and March.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and several agencies in the area, including the Lexington Police Department are doing their part.
Cayce Police seek suspect in front porch package theft
Cayce Police needs help identifying an individual who committed a crime.
Lake Murray parks open for 2023 recreation season!
Visitors can enjoy beach and park sites through Labor Day
Richland County to begin spraying for mosquitoes
Richland County says employees will soon be spraying for mosquitoes in the coming months.
Local high school students host Dog Grooming event ahead of Easter holiday
Dog owners in need of making sure their pets are smelling fresh and clean ahead of the Easter holiday have the chance this weekend for just $15. Proceeds from the grooming event go towards helping W.J. Keenan High School Animal Science students attend a leadership camp this summer.
Koepka living large at Masters, leads with Rahm and Hovland
Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka shared the lead Thursday in the Masters, and that’s about all they had in common.
SC House unanimously votes to approve six weeks paid parental leave, teachers and lawmaker reacts
On Wednesday, the SC House of Representatives approved a bill that allows teachers to have paid parental leave for up to six weeks when they give birth or adopt a child.
RCSD: Alvin S. Glenn Detention inmate attacks another with cutting instrument
RCSD says an Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate faces new charges in an assault incident against another inmate.
Orangeburg investigators looking for information in 2022 fatal shooting
Orangeburg investigators are looking for information regarding a 2022 shooting that left a 36 year-old man dead.
Richland Coroner: 6 year-old child dies in Whispering Pines Apartments fire
The Richland Coroner says a six- year old died following a fire that occurred at Whispering Pines Apartments last night.
Sumter Police searching for missing man
Investigators say Duane Missouri, 64, was last seen Wednesday leaving Prisma Health Toumey wearing a red and black plaid shirt, black pants and red and black shoes.
Columbia man sentenced for providing contraband, trafficking
Officials with the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office say 39 year old Ricky McField was out on bond in may of last year, when he was arrested at a highway patrol checkpoint for driving under suspension.
SC DOT announces road closures of Lawand Drive and Morninghill Drive April-August
Section of Lawand Drive and Morninghill Drive, from the intersection of Arrowwood Road and Lawand Drive to the intersection of Morninghill Drive and Frontage Road, will be closed starting Monday, April 10, 2023, at 7 a.m. for construction work.
NASCAR makes a pit stop at Governor's Mansion
NASCAR made a pit stop at the Governor's Mansion Wednesday for their Craftsman Truck Series race announcement.
Georgia realtor Scott Stallings gets invite to the Masters after mail mixup
Scott Stallings received an invitation to the Masters, but the Georgia resident got to go anyway — as a guest of the PGA Tour player by the same name for whom the coveted invitation was intended.
Fire crews rescue "several" people, including 2 kids from burning apartment
The Columbia -Richland Fire Department continues investigating a fire that broke out at an area apartment complex Wednesday night.
