Westwood High School student charged with bringing knife to school, say deputies
A Westwood High School student has been charged this afternoon, Oct. 20, with bringing a knife to schools, says the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
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RCSD: $3000 worth of medications stolen from Sam's Club
Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators are looking to identify a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in medications from Sam’s Club on Fashion Drive.
Plans for Richland Mall redevelopment
Here is a look at what could become of the Richland Mall in Forest Acres.
DHEC urges residents to discard faulty at-home COVID-19 test kits
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is urging residents to throw out a few at-home COVID-19 test kits that were found to be faulty.
Covid-19 vaccines, boosters, and testing available at COMET Central
The COMET is supplying Covid-19 vaccines, boosters, and testing.
LPD Foundation Fall Festival returns after two-year hiatus!
The Lexington Police Department Foundation Fall Festival will be returning after a two-year hiatus!
Arcadia Cold Storage & Logistics investing $70 million in Dorchester County with new facility
Arcadia Cold Storage & Logistics announced plans to invest over $70 million in Dorchester County.
RCSD: Teen missing since Monday found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they found 17 year-old Nichlas Kelleher safe.
SLED arrests former Jasper County Corrections Officer for providing contraband to inmate
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents say they arrested Cody Weston Smith, 30, a former Jasper County Corrections Officer.
Columbia HS placed on modified lockdown
Shooting threat believed to be a hoax.
Annual Great Southeast Shakeout Earthquake drill held earlier today
It’s Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina and this morning the South Carolina Emergency Management Division held their annual great southeast shakeout earthquake drill!
Forest Acres' Richland Mall could undergo transformation following agreement
Some changes could be coming to the Richland Mall in Forest Acres soon.
Traffic rerouted at Lady & Assembly Street after two-vehicle collision
The Columbia Police Department says one person is headed to the hospital after a collision that occurred on the intersection of Lady & Assembly Streets earlier today.
BMW plans to invest $1.7 billion in manufacturing plant in S.C.
Wednesday BMW announced plans to invest over a billion dollars in an effort to expand it's manufacturing capacity and footprint here in South Carolina.
SC Supreme Court hears arguments for and against 6-week abortion ban
Murray argued that the Fetal Heartbeat Act violates the state’s constitutional right to privacy.
Two armed robbery suspects arrested, two still on the loose
Sumter County deputies arrest two of four Armed Robbery suspects
Sumter deputies arrest deadly shooting suspect
The Sumter County Sheriff' Office has arrested a man accused in a deadly shooting.
"Your Fair Your Army" allows fairgoers to interact with soldiers, equipment
When you think of the SC State Fair, you probably think of all the fun rides and delicious food.
Richland Library Main launches new vinyl collection
Richland Library is rolling out a new vinyl collection with over 150 albums spanning many genres.
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson files response to Murdaugh attorney motions
Hearing scheduled for Thursday
Recognizing our local veterans
ABC Columbia wants to honor those who served this Veterans Day
The Big Red Barn Retreat receives $25,000 to fund veterans and first responders program
The Truist Foundation awarded the Big Red Barn Retreat a $25,000 grant towards funding the Warrior PATHH program for Veterans and First Responders.
Canada-based company establishing first U.S. facility in Cherokee County
Niagara Pharmaceuticals plans on establishing it’s first United States facility in South Carolina.
City of Columbia accepting applications for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarships
Nominations are being accepted for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards.
Prisma Health participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Residents looking to responsibly throw out their unused prescription drugs are in luck!
