UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in collision at Nates Road & Two Notch Road identified as Luis Lizardi
The Richland County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Luis Lizardi, 53, of Columbia, SC.
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Special Olympics SC hosts annual "Cops and Lobsters" fundraiser
If you visit the Red Lobster on Two Notch Road in Columbia or Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce today or tomorrow, your server may come as a surprise. The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run event is known as "Cops and Lobsters." Hosted by Special Olympics South Carolina, the fundraiser benefits Special Olympics athletes.
SC Senate debates bill that would ban abortion in Palmetto State
Senator Davis introduced several amendments to the Abortion Ban Bill including exceptions in the case of rape or incest. Some of his Republican colleagues disagreed with this amendment.
City officials unveil plan to provide shelter for homeless
A new village will be built at 191 Calhoun Street just off of Huger Street. The community will contain pods, or small cabins, built by a company called "Pallet shelters."
Senate committee removes some exceptions in Abortion Ban Bill during Tuesday's meeting
An amendment added last week by the House that provides an exception for abortion in the case of rape and incest was struck down by a 7 to 3 vote by the Senate Medical Affairs Committee.
Missing emu returned home by local deputy
One deputy with the Richland County Sheriff's Department can now add emu-wrangler to her list of accomplishments. Richland County Deputy Shannon Huffman was on patrol last Wednesday when she saw an emu running down the road.
One killed in motorcycle crash on Antioch Amez Church Road
One person died in a motorcycle crash last night.
USC students anticipate first Gamecocks football game of the season
When the game gets underway under the lights of William-Brice Stadium, around 80,000 Gamecocks fans will fill the sold-out house.
CFD: No one is hurt after a fire at Lexington Green Condominiums
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after an apartment fire this morning at the Lexington Green Condominiums.
UofSC introduces 'Gamecock Plus'
Thursday the University of South Carolina's Athletics Department 'Gamecocks Plus'.
Man sentenced to 46 years in prison for 2018 shooting death
Columbia Police tell ABC Columbia News a murder suspect has been convicted of a violent crime that took place back in 2018 and will now spend more than 4 decades behind bars.
RCSD investigating multiple car break-ins at Northeast apartment complex
Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say they are investigating a string of car break-ins at an apartment complex on Killian Lakes Dr.
UPDATE: Missing teen with medical conditions found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking members of the public to help them as they search for a missing juvenile they say has medical conditions.
SC House advances final reading of Abortion Ban Bill to Senate
Democratic Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter says that while lawmakers say the bill will protect unborn life, it will make many lives in the state worse.
Carolina Crossroads interstate improvement project introduces 'phase 2'
Columbia residents are getting a better idea of the second phase of the Carolina Crossroads interstate improvement project will look like.
Sober or Slammer Labor Day campaign kicks off
While you are out on the road enjoying what is left of the summer, police are asking you to save the drinking until you get to your destination.
RCSD: Three suspects connected to multiple burglaries arrested at homeless camp
Richland County deputies have arrested three suspects connected to multiple burglaries at a homeless camp.
