Richland County: One person wounded in shooting on Zimalcrest Drive
The Richland County Sheriff's Department said deputies responded to the 700 block of Zimalcrest Drive for an early morning shooting.
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STATE OF THE PENNY: Richland County residents hear about transportation projects funded by tax
County officials spoke about some of those projects that have been completed and those that are still under construction such as the work on Hard Scrabble Road.
Traffic Alert: Cut gas line closes road in Richland County
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department said Shakespeare Road in Richland County is closed to traffic in both directions between Roof Street & Columbia Mall Boulevard due to a cut natural gas line.
South Carolina has lethal injection drug but justices want more info before restarting executions
South Carolina’s highest court apparently is not ready to allow the state to restart executions after more than 12 years until they hear more arguments about newly obtained lethal injection drugs as well as a recently added firing squad and the old electric chair.
US Justice Dept. opens investigation into Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
According to a news release the department received credible allegations that Alvin S. Glenn is structurally unsafe and there have been sexual assaults, murders, and prevalent violence resulting in serious injuries.
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Disney will acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for roughly $8.6 billion
Walt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for approximately $8.6 billion, a deal that will give Disney undisputed control of the streaming service.
Man pleads guilty to fourth child pornography offense
A man accused of possession of child pornography pled guilty to his fourth federal offense, said the Department of Justice.
SNEAK PREVIEW: South Carolina State Museum prepares new exhibit for 35th anniversary celebration
The new show features some of the most unique items in the museum such as a suit worn by musician James Brown.
Woman arrested in Augusta in connection with Columbia hotel death
A 23-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a homicide on Oct. 18, said The Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers wants judge removed from future trials
The lawyers for convicted killer and disbarred Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh want the judge who presided over his murder trial removed from all future trials and hearings.
ABC's of Education: Richland One responds to teacher reassignments
In the wake of some concerned and in some cases angry parents confused about their children's teachers being relocated to new schools around the county, Richland School District One is releasing answers to some of their questions.
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.
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.
