Columbia Fire hosts 3rd annual food drive
The Columbia - Richland Fire department held their third annual 'Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive' Wednesday.
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Richland County Offices, drop-off sites release altered holiday schedule
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
Deaf students at Brennen Elementary School got a surprise visit from "Signing Santa" today.
HAPPY HANUKKAH: Columbia residents celebrate holiday at statehouse ceremony
Standing together against anti-Semitism was part of the message of Monday’s ceremony.
Richland County taking additional steps to evaluate ARPA funding applicants
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
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.
RCSD investigates shooting death of 9 year old boy
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly shooting that has claimed the life of a 9 year old boy.
Richland School District One's Hall of Fame inductees announced
Richland District One announced who will be inducted into the District’s Hall of Fame in March
RCSD "Shop with A Cop' treats some Midlands kids to shopping spree
Monday, 25 middle and high school aged children got the chance to 'Shop-with-A-Cop' at Walmart on Forest Drive
Arrest made for execution-style murder outside of club Rose Gold
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, the shooter, 36-year-old Mikal Keller, is now in custody.
Prisma Health Children's Hospital brings festive fun inside through holiday parade
The children at the hospital Friday received gifts, games, books and more thanks to donations from community partners.
ONE-ON-ONE: CAE encourages Midlands residents to fly local this holiday season
CAE estimates that 90,000 travelers flew from the airport in November and expects similar numbers for December.
Administrators investigating racist graffiti at Spring Valley HS
Pictures of the graffiti found Wednesday were posted on social media.
Caught on camera -- Truck crashes through lobby of Minnie's Auto Repair in Irmo
The lobby of Minnie's Auto Repair in Irmo was destroyed Monday night after a truck crashed through the front of the building.
Columbia Fire Department warns residents to be aware of increased fire hazards around the holidays
Other fire hazards not just specific to the holidays include practices such as burning candles or plugging in too many cords.
West Columbia, Boozer St. scene cleared
Police say after about an hour and a half they were able to reach the woman inside the house on the phone and ultimately everyone in the house came out.
Richland Co joins D.S.S. to brighten Christmas for foster children
A joint effort between the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and D.S.S. hopes to make a brighter holiday season for some local children and teens.
Richland County EMS delivers toys from annual 'Stuff an Ambulance' toy drive
Richland County E-M-S wrapped up their sixth annual "Stuff-an-Ambulance Toy Drive" by dropping off toys and clothes at the Richland County Courthouse.
Richland Co. Coroner identifies inmate found dead at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Richland Co. Coroner Naida Rutherford releases the name of the body was discovered at Alvin S. Glenn detention center
Alex Murdaugh scheduled to appear in court Friday
The man accused of murdering his wife and son in June of 2021 will appear in a Colleton County courtroom as a judge hears pending motions filed by his attorneys.
The 'Who is Jill Scott' tour comes to Township Auditorium
American singer, songwriter, poet and actress Jill Scott is making her way to the Capital City for her 23rd Anniversary Tour coming to the Township Auditorium.
Richland County projects aim to improve area's roads and intersections
Funded by the penny sales tax, the new Richland County project aims to improve one of the busiest intersections in downtown Columbia, Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue.
'WARMTH FOR THE HEART': Columbia organizations partner to give out winter coats to those in need
Dozens of women’s and children’s coats will be distributed to people served by the Sistercare and the Oliver Gospel Organization.
SLED charges Columbia man with intent to defraud counterfeit game tickets
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents arrested 24 year-old Tyrik Adone Corley on Nov. 28 for Intent to Defraud, Counterfeit Game Tickets.
Richland School District One placed on 'Fiscal Watch'
The Richland One School District is now on Fiscal Watch. Richland One officials say a former employee is responsible, and they have been turned over to law enforcement.
