Accident involving train, pedestrian under investigation
Troopers say it happened near the intersection of Two Notch Rd. and Fashion Dr. around 10am.
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Fairfield Co. deputies arrest grand larceny suspects
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office have arrested two men charged with Grand Larceny after items were swiped from a hunting property not far from Lake Wateree.
Alex Murdaugh booked in Midlands correctional facility
Officials with the Department of Corrections say Murdaugh was booked into Kirkland Correctional Reception and Evaluation Center Friday.
State rep. calls for impeachment inquiry into state comptroller
Rep. Gil Gatch (R-Summerville) filed a resolution Thursday directing the House Judiciary Committee to begin an immediate inquiry into whether Richard Eckstrom should be impeached.
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Richland deputies give suspicious package update
Richland Co. deputies say a suspicious package found in the 4400 block of Leesburg Rd. is no threat.
Richland County posts proposed zoning maps online
Richland County residents can now review proposed changes to the County's zoning map.
Richland Coroner names man killed in shooting
The Richland Coroner has released the identity of a man who was killed in a shooting on Feb. 25 in the 7000 block of Sprott Street.
Richland Co. Coroner identifies elderly woman found murdered
Rutherford says Bonnie Maddox, 87, was found shot and killed outside her home on Jake Eargle Rd. in Little Mountain.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Benedict College on accessible, affordable internet
On Monday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to around 200 students, staff, and other local officials at Benedict College's David Swinton Campus Center.
Vice President visits Midlands discusses internet access
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Benedict College Monday afternoon to discuss efforts to expand affordable high-speed internet nationwide.
Richland authorities investigating Sandhills fight
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fight that occurred at Flight Adventure Park in Sandhills on Sunday night.
Former Columbia Mayor to join White House staff
According to an Axios report, Former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is taking over the Office of Public Engagement.
Richland deputies investigate shooting death
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 7000 block of Sprott Street over the weekend.
Traffic: Race for the Place road closures
Columbia Police are asking drivers to be aware of some road closures that are set for Saturday when the 'Race for the Place' event is held this weekend.
Richland Dist. One releases statement on student, teacher altercation
A spokesperson for the district says it happened at C.A. Johnson High School when a teacher and student had a verbal exchange which escalated into a physical altercation.
Richland deputies searching for robbery and assault suspect
Richland County investigators are asking the public's help in identifying an alleged robbery suspect.
RCSD: 17 year-old arrested in homicide of elderly woman
Richland deputies say a 17 year-old male is in custody after an elderly woman was found deceased outside of her home.
UPDATE: Bull St. open again following natural gas line cut
Earlier today, Columbia firefighters said Bull St. was blocked in both directions between Elmwood Ave. and Jefferson St. due to a cut natural gas line.
SC celebrates first 'National HBCU Day'
Today , Tuesday February 21, 2023 is national historical black colleges and universities day in South Carolina. The first celebration of it's kind in the Palmetto State.
City of Columbia lifts water boil advisory for parts of Richland Co.
The City of Columbia Water Department has lifted a water boil advisory for residents living in parts of Richland County.
RCSD detain suspect barricaded in Blythewood home
Richland County detains person who refused to come out of a Blythewood home for more than an hour
Columbia Fire monitors compromised dam
The Columbia Richland Fire Department is monitoring water levels at dam they say was compromised Monday evening.
RCSD: Suspect wanted after running away from deputies
He was taken to Lexington Medical Center because deputies suspected he had eaten some drugs. When hospital officials told deputies he was ready for release, deputies say he took off running.
RCSD: Sheriff Lott wins civil trial alleging deputy misconduct
Sheriff Leon Lott won a civil trial alleging deputy misconduct after a Circuit Court Judge sided with the Sheriff.
