Richland County Council swears in new members
The ceremonial swearing in also included two new faces.
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Former SC State coach Oliver Pough named interim athletics director
Former South Carolina State University head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough has been appointed as the interim director of athletics, President Alexander Conyers announced Thursday. Pough will oversee Bulldog athletics as the university conducts a national search for a permanent director.
Local Living: Tips for how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions
Local Living: Tips for how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions
29-year-old man returned home safe, say Sumter Police
Sumter Police Department said Snider has returned home and is safe.
Man facing 2 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, Sumter Co. deputies
A man is facing two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and incest, said Sumter County deputies.
Work on boardwalk replacement set to begin, say Congaree National Park officials
Starting on Monday, contractors from McGary Construction will begin work on the removal and replacement of boardwalk sections B, D, and F, said Congaree National Park officials.
WCPD: Police respond to restaurant after employee fires shots inside
West Columbia Police have responded to reports of shots fired at a fast food restaurant on Saturday, said the police department.
Lexington County deputies asking for help finding 21-year-old wanted for assault
Deputies are asking for your help finding a 21-year-old wanted for assault, said the sheriff's department.
Prisma Health Richland Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year
Congratulations to the Nelems family of Columbia.
Firefighters respond to White Knoll High School
Fire crews responded to a Midlands High School on New Year’s Eve.
Local Living: “Wild Lights” at Riverbanks Zoo, Fireflies Holiday Lights, First Sunday at SCSM, Central Carolina Comic Con
Local Living: Events to enjoy for the New Year
UPDATE: Victim identified in New Year's Eve shooting at Riverside Apartments
Columbia Police say they are investigating a deadly New Year's Eve shooting.
UPDATE: Forest Acres Police say autistic 21-year-old has been found safe
UPDATE: Forest Acres Police say an autistic 21-year-old man, who went missing on Wednesday, has been found safe.
Firefighters in Orangeburg responded to mobile home fire
Firefighters in Orangeburg responded to a mobile home fire last night, said firefighters.
Orangeburg County deputies arrested 2 people in connection with Monday night carjacking
Deputies in Orangeburg County say two people are in custody in connection with a carjacking on Monday night.
Motorcyclist led deputies on Tuesday afternoon high speed chase
Deputies in Kershaw County say a motorcyclist lead deputies on a high speed chase on Tuesday afternoon.
Sumter authorities investigating after two bodies found in separate locations
Sumter authorities are investigating after two bodies were found in separate locations on New Year’s Eve Day.
Columbia-Richland firefighters control Midlands apartment complex blaze, nearly 50 people displaced
Columbia-Richland firefighters believe fireworks sparked a blaze last night at a Midlands apartment complex that displaced nearly 50 people.
Central Carolina Comic Con coming to Columbia
Comic book and anime fans get ready for next weekend when the Central Carolina Comic Con comes to the Midlands.
Calhoun County investigators requesting public’s assistance regarding stolen truck, equipment
Calhoun County investigators are requesting the public’s assistance regarding a stolen truck and equipment, said deputies.
Suspect 'inspired by ISIS,' was military veteran
The suspect, Shamsud Din Jabbar was shot and killed by police, officials said.
Teen last seen on Friday found safe
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department said that the teen was found safe.
RCSD: Missing teen found safe
Richland County deputies say Ainsley is safe and has been returned to her family.
Palmetto State leaders react to former President Jimmy Carter's death
Jimmy Carter, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning 39th President of the United States, died Sunday at the age of 100.
2 men arrested in connection with aggravated assault on multiple inmates at detention center
Two men have been arrested in connection with aggravated assault on multiple inmates at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, announced Sheriff Leon Lott.
