Project Childsafe Columbia aims to keep guns out of hands of children
A new initiative by leaders in the Columbia community called Project Childsafe Columbia is meant to keep guns out of the hands of children.
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SC State Guard Commander, Brigadier General Leon Lott, to be promoted by Governor in ceremony
South Carolina State Guard Commander, BG Leon Lott, to be promoted to Major General by Governor McMaster in public ceremony
Missing and Unidentified Persons day hosted by Richland County Coroner's Office
The Richland County Coroner's Office is hosting Missing and Unidentified Persons day February 4 from 10 a.m- 3 p.m. at Segra Park.
CPD searches for duo wanted in connection to attempted murder
The Columbia Police Department is asking for your help locating and identifying two people they say are wanted in connection to an Attempted Murder.
Candlelight vigil held for Tyre Nichols in Columbia Sunday
The savage beating leading to the death of 29 Tyre Nichols has left individuals across the country asking what, if anything can be done to keep incidents like this from continuing to unfold.
Midlands kids receive free dental cleanings
Some Midlands kids received the gift of a brighter smile today.
Advocates call for police reform at State House
A group of advocates gathered at the State House today to call for police reform.
American Heart Association: National Wear Red Day
The American Heart Association says heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Update: Lexington Police identify suspect in alleged Ulta Beauty shoplifting
The Lexington Police says one of the suspects who allegedly shoplifted from Ulta Beauty has been identified.
Update: Police find woman accused of cashing stolen check
Lexington Police says a woman accused of cashing a $3,000 stolen check was identified as Kimberly Maine.
RCSD: Five charged in killing of inmate at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced five inmates at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center have been charged with killing fellow inmate Antonius Randolph, 29.
Sex offender sentenced 74 years after Lexington home invasion, rape
Tamar J. Nance, 32, was found guilty and sentenced 74 years by a Lexington County jury on Jan. 27 for the home invasion and sexual assault of a female.
Richland County program offering free vegetable, herb seeds to residents
A Richland Soil and Water Conservation District program is providing County residents with free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds.
Lexington Police: No safety threat found at Meadow Glen Middle School
The Lexington Police Department says there was no safety threat found at Meadow Glen Middle school after investigating an email threat earlier today.
Happening Now: Go Red for Women at Columbia City Hall
It's National Go Red for Women Day and happening now the City of Columbia is hosting an event at City Hall to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
Dominion Energy continues tree trimming activities this week
Dominion Energy will continue tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the Greenview and Farrow Hills neighborhoods this week.
Columbia man sentenced 15 years on firearms, drug offenses
A Columbia man was sentenced to 15 years after he plead guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and to possession of a firearm in connection with drug trafficking.
Lexington Police investigating email threat at Meadow Glen Middle school
The Lexington Police Department is at Meadow Glen Middle school investigating a email threat.
Airport High School moving to eLearning today due to threat
Lexington School District Two says Airport High School is moving to an eLearning day today due to a threat this morning.
Kershaw Co. arrests man accused of sexual exploitation of minor
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a man they say now faces various charges in connection to alleged sex crimes.
BHM: Midlands teen featured on Good Morning America
In today's salute to black history we want to congratulate a young Midlands girl who is making history.
RCSD: 15 year-old Spring Valley High school student arrested for threats
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of a 15 year-old Spring Valley student in connection with recent school threats.
Investigations continue into Lexington and Richland school threats, district officials respond
Five schools within Lexington School Districts One and Two, and four schools within Richland School District Two have all received threats this week, either by phone or email.
Serve and Connect donates $10,000 towards helping people in need
Serve and Connect is getting some help in its effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and communities they serve.
Lexington District One schools return to normal schedule tomorrow
Lexington County School District One released an update on tomorrow's schedule following reports of a threat at Lexington High, Lexington Technology Center, White Knoll High and River Bluff High.
