The Columbia Police Department says a woman and her 13-year-old relative were arrested Tuesday evening, accused of presenting a loaded gun at patrons at the Columbiana Mall.
Just after 10:30 p.m. last night, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department says firefighters were called to Pleasant Ridge Drive off Leesburg Road for a house fire.
The greater Columbia area touts itself as the most military friendly community in America, according to the Columbia Chamber. Tuesday afternoon, the chamberโs Military Outreach Group met at the State Fairgrounds to speak about recent happenings at both Fort Jackson and McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
According to the Department of Justice, a Columbia man pleaded guilty to five counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and four counts of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 15-year-old was arrested this morning after a gun was found on the campus of Lower Richland High School.