Richland News
Columbia police investigate deadly Dubard street shooting
The Columbia Police Department continues searching for more information in connection to a deadly shooting.
JUDICIAL REFORM: Attorney general, solicitors and sheriffs ask for changes in the system
Currently, judges are selected through the Judicial Merit Selection Committee and voted on by the lawmakers.
Major League Fishing coming to Lake Murray
According to organizers, 80 of the top professional anglers will compete for a purse of more than $805,000
Columbia Police searching for missing man
Investigators say Jared Ondrea, 22, was last seen on March 21st on Harper St.
Three Richland Co. schools without water
Early Monday morning Richland Co. officials say its utilities department experienced a breach in its water system and lost more than 300,000 gallons of water.
RCSD investigate domestic violence homicide that escalated to a stand-off
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is warning the community to avoid Mallet Hill Road area.
Richland County to soon begin road widening project on Blythewood Road
Richland County says Blythewood Road will be widened as part of a $15.6 million Penny project upgrade to boost road safety.
Palmetto State's largest hunting and fishing expo takes over state fairgrounds for three-day event
At the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic, you can enjoy the dock dogs, a raptor show, an aquarium and a fishing pond.
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.
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.
