Graduations for Midlands high schools taking place this week
Graduation ceremonies for Midlands school districts take place throughout this week.
Richland News
RCSD: Mother accused of leaving toddler in hot car while donating plasma
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 22-year-old woman was arrested Friday, accused of leaving her 18-month-old child trapped in a vehicle with the windows up.
Pools and splash pads open in the City of Columbia
The heat is on, and the City of Columbia has several options to help you cool off!
Columbia Police investigating two suspected overdose deaths on Millwood Avenue
Police say they are investigating both deaths as suspected drug overdoses.
Local Living: Outfest Columbia celebrating Pride Month in June, Palmetto Opera performing at the Koger Center and more!
Local Living: Outfest Columbia celebrating Pride Month in June, Palmetto Opera performing at the Koger Center and more!
RCSD: 15-year-old charged with bringing gun to Richland Northeast HS
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 15-year-old student faces several charges after bringing a loaded gun to school.
Local Living: Sumter native flies high in "Top Gun: Maverick"
Local Living: Sumter native flies high in "Top Gun: Maverick"
Work begins to remove coal tar from South Carolina river
Work will begin this summer to remove tens of thousands of tons of coal tar from a South Carolina river.
RCSD deputies on scene of Greenbrier Apartments
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are on the scene on Greenbrier Apartments.
CPD: Foul play not suspected after two bodies found on Millwood Avenue
The Columbia Police Department is investigating after two bodies were found on Sunday at Millwood Avenue in Richland.
Memorial Day service at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery
The Fort Jackson National Cemetery will honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Need to cool off? Pools now open in the City of Columbia
If you're staying in town this weekend, the City of Columbia is opening the pools and splash pads to help cool off!
ONE-ON-ONE: USC professor explains why Columbia is so hot and what can be done about it
A new USC research project is searching to find the hottest places in the city by using the help of citizen scientists.
Local law enforcement put to the test at Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Community members came out to help give the gift of life and then voted for their favorite heroes.
Local Living: Take a new furry friend home this weekend!
Local Living: Take a new furry friend home this weekend!
Richland County Sheriff's Department designated as Purple Heart Agency
Today, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Organization read a proclamation designating RCSD as a Purple Heart Agency.
Dr. Ben Carson speaks at Ben Lippen School commencement ceremony
Ben Lippen's class of 2022 graduates were joined by a special guest speaker today.
Columbia man pleads guilty to firearm charge following incident in February 2020
According to the Department of Justice, a Columbia man pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Teen previously arrested on gun charge at Columbiana Mall found with loaded gun at DJJ facility
A statement from Director Hendrick today says staff were notified of a teen possibly armed with a loaded gun at the facility, after the 13-year-old had already been patted down, showered and changed into facility clothes. Staff immediately responded and took the weapon.
ADDRESSING YOUTH CRIME: Midland communities call for stop to recent gun violence
The cry to end gun violence is also being heard in Newberry County where four teens were recently killed.
Special Olympics torch makes stop at the State House on its way to Orlando
The Special Olympics torch was lit in Chicago and traveled to Connecticut, down the east coast and made a stop here in South Carolina on the way.
Law enforcement asking for blood donations during the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Time to roll up your sleeves! You can join local law enforcement and firefighters give the gift of life in the "Battle of the Badges Blood Drive" tomorrow.
MISSING WITHOUT A TRACE: Columbia woman's family asks for community's help in finding loved one
"I feel like if anything has happened to her, it’s because she put trust in the wrong person.”
