SLED: Two people charged with gambling in Lexington County
A man and a woman were charged on Friday, Oct. 27 with gambling said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
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PENNY TAX PROGRAM: Northeast Columbia project breaks ground on Alpine Road
Part of the project involves more than two miles of sidewalk. Its aim is to make the area safer for pedestrians.
Midlands gang leader sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug conspiracy
The leader of a local street gang was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, said the United States Department of Justice United States Attorney’s Office District of South Carolina.
Woman arrested in connection with shooting another at Eastover home
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a Friday, Oct. 27 shooting said the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Former SC police chief pleads guilty to extorting victims for sexual acts
A former South Carolina police chief has pled guilty to cyberstalking said the United States Department of Justice United States Attorney’s Office District of South Carolina.
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley files to appear on her home state's primary ballot
Greeted by supporters at the statehouse, Haley spoke to a crowd after officially putting her name on the presidential ballot in the Palmetto State.
CPD: Columbia police investigating moped collision
A moped passenger was taken to a hospital after a serious collision at Farrow and Frye Roads, said the Columbia Police Department.
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SCDPPPS enforcing statewide Halloween curfew for sex offenders on probation, parole
The South Carolina Department of Probation Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has announced a statewide curfew for sex offenders under its supervision whose crime is against a child.
CRFD: Columbia firefighters get parking garage fire under control
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department said fire crews responded to an afternoon parking garage fire.
Midlands Halloween: List of events for the spooky season
October is filled with Halloween events in the Midlands.
SCDOT implementing rolling lane closure along S.C. 6
On Tuesday, Oct. 31, The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be performing a temporary rolling lane closure of the eastbound, outside travel lane along S.C. 6 on the Lake Murray Dam.
Traffic Alert: Part of area closed as firefighters deal with woods fire
Columbia-Richland Fire Department is on Old Hopkins Road in Lower Richland County dealing with a fire in the nearby woods, said fire officials.
IMPROVING BELVEDERE: Lawmakers work to restore former glory to historic Columbia neighborhood
Representative Howard says he hopes to acquire more funds in the future to transform more neighborhoods in Columbia.
Project Safe Neighborhoods receives nearly $500K grant
US Attorney Adair Buroughs says the US Dept. of Justice awarded $482,804 to support Project Safe Neighborhoods in South Carolina.
Investigation underway after inmate found non-responsive
Officials say detention center staff discovered the detainee non-responsive in his cell around 7:15 Thursday morning.
RCSD asks for bond to be denied for teenage driver charged in officer-involved shooting
The judge announced that he would make a decision whether to grant Lair bond by Thursday afternoon.
Police: Suspect in Columbia shooting located in Kansas
Investigators say just before 10:30 Wednesday morning officers in Junction City, Kansas detained Demetrius Jones during a traffic stop.
Columbia firefighters respond to early morning house fire, one pet died
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire.
Partin, Bray dispute origin, circulation of campaign postcards
There is a war of words in the race for Cayce mayor, specifically words on a post card.
Students celebrate 'Red Ribbon Week' with parade
It's Red Ribbon Week and Richland County School District One school kicked it off with a parade.
Columbia-Richland Fire Reminding Everyone To Be Fire Safe During Halloween
The Columbia-Richland Fire (CRFD) is reminding residents that even though Halloween can be tricks and treats, they should still remain fire-safe.
Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Of Early Morning Car Accident
A pedestrian who died after being hit by a driver at the intersection of Blossom and Bull Streets has been identified, according to the Coroner
CPD mourns loss of K9 officer
A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department says K9 Officer Rex passed away Saturday after suffering a medical emergency.
Richland County Coroner Identifies Man Dead In Motorcycle Accident
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the person who died in a motorcycle accident.
