Richland County program offering free vegetable, herb seeds to residents
A Richland Soil and Water Conservation District program is providing County residents with free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds.
Richland News
RCSD: Former deputy terminated, arrested on grand larceny charge
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced today's arrest and termination of former deputy sheriff Jason N. Edward after he was charged on four counts of Grand Larceny over $10,000 and one count of Conspiracy.
Police: Man struck and killed by train
Investigators say it happened on the train tracks near Erie Street and I-126.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott condemns recent school threats
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced a statement condemning the recent threats that have occurred at multiple high schools this week.
Late start for Spring Valley High School today; bomb threat under investigation
Spring Valley High School officials say school will have a late start at 9:50 today after a bomb threat was made towards the school Tuesday.
Richland Co. actively investigates high speed chase
Richland County investigators are still trying to piece together the circumstances behind the driver of a vehicle they say led them on a high speed chase.
Spring Valley High students dismissed after threat investigation
Richland School District Two says students are being dismissed from Spring Valley High today due to a threat investigation.
City of Columbia to Hold Public Forum on Utility Line Tree Trimming
The City of Columbia and Dominion Energy will hold a public forum for interested parties to discuss upcoming tree trimming.
Keenan H.S. Senior selected to play in 'McDonald's All American' Games
Big news for one W.J. Keenan High School senior who is dribbling her way right into McDonald's All American Games.
RSD1 unveils new Language Immersion Program
In tonight's ABC's of Education, Richland School District One held a ribbon-cutting Monday evening for their new Language Immersion Program addition at Carver-Lyon Elementary.
Richland County Sheriff's Department celebrates 10 new additions at graduation ceremony
One of Friday’s graduates was Taylor Savage. She received the JP Strom Award, the highest honor for an academy graduate.
Investiture ceremony held for USC President
The investiture ceremony is a way to publicly signify the universities change in leadership.
RCSD: Deputies shot at while serving eviction notice at residence
Richland County deputies were shot at today, Jan. 20 before 9:30 a.m. while serving an eviction notice in the 2500 block of Gervais Street.
Richland School District 2 names Nancy Gregory interim superintendent
Gregory has been with Richland 2 since 1980 and currently serves as the district’s chief academic officer.
PEAK DRIFT: New brewery opens in NoMa district and plans expansion
Many leaders in Columbia see the potential for economic growth in the city’s North Main or NoMa district.
Overturned tractor-trailer blocking all lanes at I-26 West near mile marker 108
SCDOT says all lanes are still blocked on I-26 West near mile marker 108 after a tractor-trailer overturned.
RCSD1 fiscal audit appeal denied
Richland County School District One will move forward with a fiscal audit.
Law enforcement take barricaded suspect into custody after standoff at West Columbia hotel
Law enforcement say that the suspect could face charges for domestic violence, discharging a firearm and attempted murder.
'Free Fridays' returns to Riverbanks Zoo for Lexington Richland residents
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden kicks off New Year with ‘Free Fridays’ for Lexington/Richland residents
'King Day at the Dome' event marches through downtown Columbia to the statehouse
NAACP’s Madie Robinson encouraged those who marched to the statehouse to make their voices heard at the polls.
RESTAURANT WEEK: Columbia establishments prepare special dishes for 11-day event
Bright says business has picked up for restaurants over the past year and would like that momentum to continue during Restaurant Week South Carolina.
Newborn in Richland County safely surrendered under Safe Haven Act
A newborn was recently surrendered safely under Daniel's Law to Prisma Health Richland Hospital on Monday, January 9.
Richland County offices, drop-off sites closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Richland County Government offices and drop-off sites will close Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
UPDATE:Columbia Police investigate shooting
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place along Blossom Street Tuesday night.
