West Nile detected among Columbia mosquitos
A city spokesperson says in an effort to control the insect's population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses, the city will be spraying through the remainder of the summer.
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High school football game cancelled due to surge in COVID
COVID is once again impacting the Midlands high school athletic calendar.
Deputies: Woman killed, man injured in Thursday night shooting
Richland Co. Deputies say what began as a response to a water leak turned into a murder investigation.
Richland Co. Sheriff's Department warning of scam calls
According to the Sheriff’s Department, scammers have been calling people and pretending to be RCSD Deputies.
Store owner accused in teen's murder due in court Friday
According to a court docket, Rick Chow will have a bond hearing Friday at 9am.
More economic growth in Richland County with expansion of film producer facility
Richland County officials are announcing the lease of a 210,600-square-foot speculative industrial building in Blythewood’s Carolina Pines Industrial Park to Charter Next Generation
Midlands man and woman plead guilty to hate crime
According to the US Attorney's Office, in January and February of 2021 Gabriel Brunson, 20, and Sierra Fletcher, 21, specifically targeted Hispanic victims for armed robberies at places like gas stations and grocery stores.
ONE-ON-ONE: DHEC warns about 'flesh-eating' bacteria being found in cases nationwide
After entering the body, the bacteria produces an infection.
Several juveniles at DSS taken into custody after attack
The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a physical altercation that took place at the Department of Social Services (DSS) Tuesday evening.
2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: RFK Jr. stops by ABC Columbia studios during SC campaign tour
Kennedy promises to improve Americans' quality of life if elected president.
Update from RCSD Sheriff Lott on off-duty Deputy injured in shooting
According to Sheriff Leon Lott, Corporal Terrance Crawford was not the target. His fiance was also shot, both were treated and released from the hospital
T-Shirt sales in mayor's fight against breast cancer underway
You can help Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and the City of Columbia in the fight against breast cancer just by ordering some new threads.
Blythewood man sentenced for human trafficking, drugs
The US Attorney's Office says 51 year old Brian Watson pleaded guilty to the attempted sexual trafficking of a minor and distribution of heroin.
Former Midlands doctor sentenced for unlawfully prescribing medication
The US Attorneys Office says between January of 2015 and November of 2019, James Williams prescribed a man and woman with more than 100,000 pills of various controlled substances such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and alprazolam.
BABCOCK BUILDING: Crews replace Bull Street District's historic dome
Originally built as a mental health facility, the Babcock Building has been renovated into hundreds of apartment units.
Congressman Joe Wilson makes Midlands stops during bus tour
All week, Wilson heard the concerns of the people he represents.
CPD searches for woman accused of using stolen credit card
Columbia Police are asking for your help identifying and locating a woman accused of using a stolen debit card
Elementary school evacuated out of caution, all-clear given
Columbia police say the evacuation was ordered after the school received a bomb threat that they do not believe to be credible.
Columbia Police arrest man accused in connection to gas station shooting
The Columbia Police Department says they have arrested a man accused in connection to a gas station shooting from earlier this month.
Storms blow through Midlands leaving damage
Authorities say a woman and her 8 month old infant were inside the SUV when tree landed onto of the jeep.
JUDICIAL REFORM: Attorney General aims to change the way judges in SC are appointed
Wilson says that the current system allows for potential abuse of power, conflict of interests and mistrust of judges.
ABC's of Education: Local teachers study education in Barbados
In our ABC's of Education A team of educators from Voorhees, USC, and South Carolina State University recently spent several weeks on the Caribbean Island of Barbados studying ways to impact teaching, learning and educator preparation.
Hip Hop turns 50
The musical genre Hip Hop celebrates its 50th birthday today. Click here to see how you can celebrate without having to leave the Midlands
Gov. McMaster signs bill that helps early childhood education
First Steps is a program first created by the General Assembly in 1999 that expands access to early childhood education and prepares children for kindergarten.
Prisma to offer grief classes for children who've lost loved ones
One in 10 children will experience the death of a loved one by the age of 18. According to Prisma officials the hardest part is coping with that loss.
