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RCSD1 employees personal information potentially exposed
Thursday a spokesperson for the district announced that during a data conversion with one of the district's document management systems some employees personal information like addresses and social security numbers were visible to other employees.
SC Governor, First Lady announce Christmas open house at Governor's Mansion
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster are inviting South Carolinians to join them in celebrating the holiday season with a Christmas Open House.
RCSD: Siblings arrested in connection with early morning club shooting
Two Midlands siblings were arrested in connection with the shooting that injured three people early Saturday morning, says Richland County Sheriff's Department.
SCEMD recognized for achieving full national accreditation
For most South Carolinians emergencies are hopefully rare but for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division they are an everyday occurrence.
RCSD: Three individuals identified as persons of interest after body found unresponsive on Two Notch Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department said three people have been identified as persons of interest to question in the Shandon Floyd case.
CPD: Bond denied for man accused of sexually assaulting minor
A 38-year-old man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
Prisma Health welcomes new facility dogs
On Wednesday afternoon, Prisma Health Children's Hospital held a Welcome Paw-ty for the hospital's two new facility dogs.
Richland School District One principal flies plane over elementary school
An elementary school principal is encouraging students to enroll in STEM programs but in a very new way by flying a plane over the school.
CPD: Man accused of slashing multiple tires at downtown parking garage
A 21-year-old is being charged with multiple counts of malicious injury to personal property, said the Columbia Police Department.
19th annual Sweet Seasons event lights up Forest Acres community
The event packed out the Loweโs Food parking lot with tons of fun for the whole family.
Columbia opens 'Rapid Shelter Overflow' during cold temperatures
It's not officially Winter yet, but it is definitely starting feel like it. ABC Columbia's Chief Meteorologist John Farley has been monitoring cooler temperatures that are heading to the Midlands from the Northeast.
Fallen service members honored at annual ceremony held at State House
Fallen service members and their families were honored at the State House on Tuesday afternoon.
2024 SC African American History Calendar unveiled
The South Carolina Department of Education unveiled the 2024ย South Carolina African American History Calendar.
Cayce police search for car believed to be connected to drive-by shooting, 17-year-old injured
The Cayce Police Department is searching for a vehicle they believe is connected to a recent drive-by shooting where a 17-year-old was injured.
RCSD and Knights of Columbus donate winter coats to those in need
Christmas came early for two charitable Midlands organizations!
RCSD: Deputies investigating assault at detention center
The Richland County Sheriffโs Department says they are investigating an assault that occurred at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Saturday, Nov. 25.
Richland County EMS hosting โStuff an Ambulanceโ to benefit children in Need
Richland County residents have a chance to "Stuff an ambulance" to help children in need.
Richland County deputies give Black Friday shopping safety tips
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has given multiple safety tips for Black Friday shoppers.
Midlands churches unite for annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway
St. Peterโs Catholic Church andย First Baptist Church of Columbiaย united to make sure everybody experienced a joyful Thanksgiving.
Veteran opens restaurant in downtown Columbia, providing opportunities to homeless
There is a new restaurant in Downtown Columbia on Main Street.
CPD officers take part in second annual Serving Up Thanks Initiative
The Columbia Police Department partnered with Serve & Connect to give out meals to residents.
Columbia-Richland Fire Department gives fire safety tips for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving coming up the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is providing fire safety tips for cooking.
AAA: Gas prices expected to be cheapest this Thanksgiving since 2020
If you're hitting the road this Thanksgiving AAA says gas prices are expected to be the cheapest since 2020.
Police: Man who escaped custody while handcuffed arrested in North Carolina
The Forest Acres Police Department says the man who escaped police custody while handcuffed has been arrested.