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Car crash temporarily closes part of North Main St.

Dec 29, 2022 10:16 PM EST

Columbia Police is on the scene of an accident they say sent one woman to the hospital.

Columbia City Councilman Joe Taylor passes away

Dec 29, 2022 11:20 AM EST

Taylor began his term on the city council in January of this year.

Midas holds blood drive, celebrates first year on Gervais Street

Dec 28, 2022 5:34 PM EST

Some folks were able to walk away with a voucher for a free oil change after donating blood.

City officials intervene after Colony Apartment residents without heat, water for days

Dec 28, 2022 5:16 PM EST

Mayor Rickenmann says The Monroe Group that oversees The Colony Apartments was notified on December 9th about rising issues, but failed to act.

Mayor Rickenmann reacts to Columbia residents living with no heat, water

Dec 28, 2022 12:04 AM EST

Mayor Rickenmann, City Manager want answers after learning residents of area apartment complex have gone days without heat, water. Rickenmann: 'I'm pissed'

Columbia house fire leaves one person dead, another person hospitalized

Dec 27, 2022 5:24 PM EST

According to the Richland County Coroner's Office, one person is dead and Columbia-Richland Fire Department reports another person is in the hospital after a house fire erupted on Tradd Street in Columbia.

Columbia police investigating fatal shooting

Dec 27, 2022 1:15 PM EST

Investigators say it happened just before noon on Tuesday.

Number of power outages slowly drop statewide

Dec 23, 2022 11:32 PM EST

Due to the high winds, parts of the state experienced power outages.

CPD actively investigates shooting outside Harbison Blvd. restaurant

Dec 23, 2022 8:27 PM EST

The Columbia Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of the Olive Garden along Harbison Boulevard.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Inclement weather adds to traffic rush, troopers urge people to use caution

Dec 22, 2022 9:14 PM EST

While lower than this time last year, South Carolina’s number of traffic fatalities is still more than a thousand.

Cayce PD hosts 4th annual "Shop with a Cop" event at Walmart

Dec 22, 2022 6:24 PM EST

Children and families in the community have a chance to interact with police officers and get some of the toys and items on their Christmas list for free.

Columbia Fire hosts 3rd annual food drive

Dec 21, 2022 11:48 PM EST

The Columbia - Richland Fire department held their third annual 'Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive' Wednesday.

Richland County Offices, drop-off sites release altered holiday schedule

Dec 21, 2022 11:55 AM EST

Richland County Government offices will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 27 for the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Signing Santa visits deaf students at Brennen Elementary School

Dec 20, 2022 6:16 PM EST

Deaf students at Brennen Elementary School got a surprise visit from "Signing Santa" today.

HAPPY HANUKKAH: Columbia residents celebrate holiday at statehouse ceremony

Dec 20, 2022 3:42 PM EST

Standing together against anti-Semitism was part of the message of Monday’s ceremony.

Richland County taking additional steps to evaluate ARPA funding applicants

Dec 20, 2022 2:48 PM EST

Richland County is taking additional steps to equitably distribute $16 million following an uptick in demand for a program that gives relief to businesses and nonprofits affected by the pandemic.

SC's newest K9 officer helps keep communities safe from offenders

Dec 19, 2022 10:20 PM EST

After spending months training in Indianapolis, the canine, a 1-year-old golden retriever-Labrador mix named Chip, has learned to smell out a specific chemical.