Military Matters: Amazon looking to hire vets
Despite laying off 18,000 employees, Amazon is pledging to hire 100,000 united states military vets and spouses by 2024.
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SLED investigates officer involved shooting
Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dillon County.
Crisis negotiators talk man off transmission tower
West Columbia crisis team called out to talk man down from transmission tower Thursday evening
IS GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HELPFUL OR HARMFUL? Senators and medical experts disagree on the issue at hearing
The bills being discussed Thursday by the Senate Medical Affairs Committee would ban trans-related healthcare for minors and prohibit trans people from changing their gender on their birth certificate.
UPDATE: CPD find woman missing since last week
The Columbia Police Department have located 55 year old Sheryl Morehouse in good condition.
Former employees sue Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ restaurant
A new lawsuit was filed this week against Columbia restaurant Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ and General manager Jeff Harrison on allegations of racism, violence, and intimidation.
Cirba Solutions building $300 million flagship operations in Richland County
A battery management and materials company announced plans to build its state-of-the-art flagship operations in Richland County.
Columbia City council approves amendment to test wastewater
The City of Columbia wants to make sure wastewater in the Capital city is in prime condition for all of the current and future developments that will grace the area.
Local Living: Concert in Gardens, Studio 54
Here's a look at some of the events happening here in the Midlands in your Local Living brought to you by MUSC Health
City of Columbia looks for volunteers for traffic study
The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers for a traffic study to better understand who uses the roadways, streets, and sidewalks.
Buster Murdaugh releases statement on Stephen Smith death
Recently Smith's family has started a GoFundMe to fund the exhumation of his body to conduct an independent autopsy.
Police make several arrests, seize drugs at Columbia home
According to investigators, police seized 67 grams of crack cocaine, 70 grams of cocaine,13 grams of heroin, 4 grams of methamphetamine, 3 pounds of marijuana, 5 firearms (one stolen from CPD’s jurisdiction), and more than $3700 in cash.
SC House lawmakers advance almost $14 billion budget to the Senate
While Republicans and Democrats in the House may disagree on many things, lawmakers from both parties did agree on a $2,500 pay raise for state employees.
CPD announces road closures for St. Pat's weekend
With most of the Saint Patrick's Day events kicking off early Friday morning, the Columbia Police Department is asking drivers to find alternate routes in and around several areas since various streets will temporarily be shut down in order for those participating in local events to move with ease.
PRO-LIFE VS. PRO-CHOICE: SC groups voice opinions on abortion as statehouse debate continues
Last year, the South Carolina Supreme Court struck down the Fetal Heartbeat Bill which outlawed abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
CPD searches for suspected Frankie's Fun Park shooter
The Columbia Police are searching for a suspected gunman who remains on the loose tonight.
CHANGING FACE OF FIVE POINTS: Mayor celebrates new businesses opening in popular neighborhood
"Columbia’s backbone is small business," said Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.
HISTORY IN THE WOODS: SC college students dig up hands-on lesson
“Archaeology helps us understand the daily lives of the people who were here in the past,"
Fatal single-car collision in Richland County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a person died after their vehicle ran off the road on Old Hopkins Rd. near Montgomery Lane.
Former Ft. Jackson trainee found not guilty by reason of insanity
At a hearing Thursday a judge reviewed opinions by two doctors and determined Jovan Collazo was not able to discern right from wrong.
Richland County judge denies bond reduction motion for Midlands teenager charged with attempted murder
Those against Cheatham having a bond at all included Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Sarah Merriman herself.
Members of Columbia Fire honored at City Hall
Some members of the Columbia Fire Department were recognized today at City Council for life saving efforts.
Congressman Clyburn works to increase broadband internet access in rural South Carolina areas
“The main reason why people leave rural communities is not because people don’t like the quietness or the beautiful streets but because it lacks what they need," Saluda's mayor said. "Broadband will help bring some of those resources in.”
