Blythewood roadwork aims to keep up with area's growth
“We know that Blythewood is one of the top five fastest growing municipalities in South Carolina," said Richland County District 2 councilman Derrek Pugh.
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SC Senate subcommittee advances anti-transgender bill despite opposition from public
Senators are divided on the issue.
Suspected shooter faces additional charges
A suspect connected with a shooting earlier this month is being hit with additional charges.
Victim, suspect identified in Mallet Hill Rd. murder, standoff
Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say they responded to a shooting Sunday at the apartment complex and Straw was found outside of one of the buildings.
Brown declares win in City Council race, King concedes
The City of Columbia has a new member representing District four.
Veterans lead the charge to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina
According to a recent poll, 72 percent of South Carolina residents support cannabis being used for medical purposes.
UPDATE: Man arrested for stolen merchandise out on bond
Man arrested after RCSD says hundreds of thousands in stolen merchandise from Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, and Lowe's located in his home released on bond.
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
