Columbia Fire Dept. urges safety when heating homes this holiday season
As we deal with these cold temperatures, the Columbia Fire Department is urging safety when it comes to heating your home.
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Richland County Offices, drop-off sites release altered holiday schedule
Richland County Government offices will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 27 for the upcoming Christmas holiday.
Goose Creek man indicted on child pornography charges
A federal grand jury indicted 40 year-old Michele Mancino of Goose Creek for the production and possession of child pornography.
Red Cross accepting blood donations starting today through Jan. 2
The American Red Cross is asking a little help replenishing their blood supply during the holidays.
USPS gets in full gear for busy holiday shipping
Have you ever wondered how gifts get to your house? It takes a lot of work from hundreds of Midlands employees at the United States Postal Service’s Columbia processing and distribution center.
'Honor the Dream' food drive is underway
You can help the city of Columbia feed hungry families for the holidays.
Snow day at Hyatt Park Elementary
It was snowing in Columbia today but only students at Hyatt Park Elementary School got to see it.
Columbia Animal Services hosting pet adoption special this holiday
You still have time to adopt a pet before the new year!
Prisma Children's Hospital patients take field trip to EdVenture Children’s Museum
This morning some of the patients at Prisma Health Children's Hospital got to take a little field trip.
Alcorn Middle School students receive free hoodies
With temperatures dropping it's important that every child has something warm to wear.
Bahakel Entertainment presents Christmas at Dollywood TV Special
Join Bahakel Entertainment hosts Anna Kooiman and Greg Rowles as they take you to one of our nation’s beloved theme parks during this one-hour original special!
Local Living: Museum Tour and 282nd Army Band Holiday Concert
A look at some holiday happenings this week in the Midlands
West Columbia City Hall and sanitation services closings for the holidays
The City of West Columbia announced city hall will be closed beginning December 23 at 12 p.m.
RCSD: 9 year-old's shooting death ruled an accident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the shooting death of 9 year-old Christopher Scott III was an accident due to two children playing with a gun.
HAPPY HANUKKAH: Columbia residents celebrate holiday at statehouse ceremony
Standing together against anti-Semitism was part of the message of Monday’s ceremony.
Lexington Police reports increase in parking lot collisions
Lexington Police is asking motorists to stay alert and cautious when driving in public parking lots.
Richland County taking additional steps to evaluate ARPA funding applicants
Richland County is taking additional steps to equitably distribute $16 million following an uptick in demand for a program that gives relief to businesses and nonprofits affected by the pandemic.
Richland One Superintendent issues statement on death of 9 year-old student
Richland County School District One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon issued a statement today following the death of one of their students, 9 year-old Christopher Scott, III.
Fort Jackson's 282nd Army Band invites public to holiday performance
The 282nd Army Band invites you to their performance of "Holiday Reflections: Through the Eyes of a Soldier."
Lexington's Home for the Holidays adoption special underway
You can give a pet a forever home for the holidays!
Columbia Police looking for man with fatal shooting information
Columbia Police need your help identifying a man who may have information regarding a fatal shooting.
Richland coroner releases identity of 9 year-old killed during shooting
The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the 9 year-old victim found shot as Christopher Scott III of Hopkins.
Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced 33 year-old William Franz Mcbride, Jr., was arrested on child sexual abuse material charges.
SC's newest K9 officer helps keep communities safe from offenders
After spending months training in Indianapolis, the canine, a 1-year-old golden retriever-Labrador mix named Chip, has learned to smell out a specific chemical.
RCSD investigates shooting death of 9 year old boy
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly shooting that has claimed the life of a 9 year old boy.
