UPDATE: RCSD arrests man suspected of stealing police cruiser
RCSD, Lexington County Sheriff's arrest man accused stealing a RCSD police cruiser over the weekend.
Richland News
SHORTFALL: Red Cross asking for donors to give blood during month of August
More people are now able to give blood after recent changes in the Red Cross eligibility guidelines.
Richland County Deputies searching for suspect accused of stealing department vehicle
Richland County Deputies have identified a man they say is suspected of stealing one of the cruisers in their fleet.
Couple donates hundreds of Beanie Babies
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Steve and Donna Loy collected hundreds of the stuffed toys over 40 years.
Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews road intersection remains closed for repairs
A traffic alert is still in place for drivers in Irmo. The City of Columbia says the Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews road intersection remains closed for repairs.
Severe Midlands storms cause power outages, scattered debris
Severe storms blow through the Midlands causing outages
Dominion offering assistance as hot weather continues
The utility says it offers a Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Lexington community welcomes Smith family home after life-changing accident
Bekah was taken to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta after receiving surgery for a vertebral fracture and a brain injury.
Police: man accused in second missing person death
Investigators say Marc-Anthony Rickson Cantrell is accused in the death of Jared Ondrea who lived in a halfway house on Harper St. with Cantrell.
Teen charged in crash that killed two
“This man’s lawlessness cost two young people their lives,” Sheriff Leon Lott said. “He should not have been on the streets in the first place. Another criminal, out on bond, terrorizing our community.”
Suspect charged in hours-long standoff
Investigators say on Tuesday morning a woman arrived at an RCSD sub-station and reported that she had been assaulted by her husband.
Applications available for new Columbia Housing location
Two and three-bedroom town homes are available now at The Oaks at St. Anna's Park.
Columbia Council gives green light to Finlay Park revitalization project
City Council approved an provision allowing the Finlay Park Revitalization and Construction Project to move forward Tuesday night.
National Night Out events across the Midlands
A look at how the Midlands is taking part in National Night Out
Forest Acres police arrest man accused of kidnapping family member
The Forest Acres POlice Department says they have arrested a man facing various charges including kidnapping a family member overnight.
Guardians of the Night K9 5K shows support for RCSD K9 unit over the weekend
Over the weekend many laced up their tennis shoes in a show of support for the Richland County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit.
Columbia house fire under investigation, displaces two
A department spokesperson says one person was in the home and was treated on the scene by EMS.
Forest Acres welcomes its new council Tuesday
The town of Forest acres welcomed its new council Tuesday.
Passenger killed in deadly Columbia car crash
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the passenger in a car that was involved in a Monday morning accident has died.
Early Intervention Professionals Week recognizes those who help children with special needs
“When you receive the news that you have an autistic child and you know nothing about it, it does help to have someone to lean on and talk to, Colson said.
Maxcy Gregg swimming pool temporarily closed for maintenance
The Maxcy Gregg swimming pool is temporarily closed for maintenance. The closure began Thursday, July 20
