RCSD announces the arrest of five women connected to retail theft ring
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says five women have been arrested in connection with a retail theft ring which spanned from Berkley County to Richland County.
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Photographer accused of exploitation of minor faces new charges
A local photographer accused of taking inappropriate pictures of a young girl is hit with a new charge Tuesday
Lexington-Richland Five to host community input meeting at Irmo HS
The district says they will discuss facilities upgrades to Irmo High School.
Local Living: Pawmetto Lifeline hosting "Kitten Palooza" this weekend, meet our Pet of the Week and more!
Local Living: Pawmetto Lifeline hosting "Kitten Palooza" this weekend, meet our Pet of the Week and more!
COVID-19 vaccines available at Richland Library St. Andrews location this week
If you're still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Richland Library on Broad River Road is having a vaccine clinic this coming Thursday.
Columbia Fire Dept. teams up the the Red Cross to install hundreds of smoke alarms in the community
The goal is to educate families on home fire safety, specifically in high risk neighborhoods.
RCSD: Four teens charged with murder after shooting incident on Halleck Lane
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that took place near the Brookhaven community.
SCDOT, commuters prepare for major interstate construction project
Over the summer, South Carolina Department of Transportation begins the first two phases of a project known as Carolina Crossroads. It hopes to improve safety, modernize the roads. reduce traffic and accommodate for growth in the area.
REMEMBERING DR. SONYA: Columbia activist impacts many in Midlands community
Lewis had long been an advocate for domestic violence and those less fortunate. She founded the nonprofit My Sister’s Voice and acting as a spokesperson for the community group One Common Cause.
Last day of legislative session concludes with SC lawmakers left with work to do
Lawmakers will return June 15th and 28th to work on the budget, a select other specific bills and any vetoes from the governor.
Local Living: Community food distribution, "Art on State" in West Columbia and more!
Local Living: Community food distribution, "Art on State" in West Columbia and more!
CPD: Man arrested in connection with April shooting on Brennen Road
The Columbia Police Department says a man was arrested in connection with a shooting that took place last month on Brennen Road.
Maker of White Claw Hard Seltzer opens new facility in Richland County
A new state-of-the-art brewery opened its doors in Richland County today! Back in November 2020, the company said that they were launching the new building to keep up with demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer.
Advocates gather outside State House calling for better representation for sexual assault victims
Event organizers tell us victims deserve better representation at the judicial level.
UPDATE: Graves at Lincoln Cemetery not intentionally vandalized
The Columbia Police Department says discoloration of headstones at Lincoln Cemetery was caused by fertilizer spray used during landscaping.
CPD: Officers respond to reported shooting at Spring Lake Apartments
The Columbia Police Department says officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment on Garners Ferry Road Thursday afternoon.
Richland 2 school board member speaks out after fellow member arrested
A Richland District Two School Board member has been arrested and charged, accused of making threats to another board member. One fellow board member is speaking out for the first time since the alleged altercation
SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster's Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
State lawmakers prepare for additional work as current session nears final day
Overall, the majority leader says this session has been a success.
RCSD on scene of shooting that injured one person on West Beltline Boulevard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are on the scene of a shooting that took place in the 3800 block of West Beltline Boulevard.
SCAG: Columbia men arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
In unrelated investigations, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says two men from Columbia were arrested on charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.
Local Living: OCSD hosting career fair, Battle of the Badges Blood Drive later this month and more!
Local Living: OCSD hosting career fair, Battle of the Badges Blood Drive later this month and more!
RCSD: Student arrested after loaded gun is discovered at St. Andrews Middle School
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 14-year-old student was arrested after a gun was found at St. Andrews Middle School.
RCSD: Richland School District Two board member charged with threatening another board member
Investigators say the threat was made during an official meeting at the Richland School District Two office on April 28.
