The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a student at St. Andrews Middle School was arrested Wednesday, after bringing a loaded gun to school. Deputies say this is the fourth student to be charged with bringing a weapon on school property this week in Richland County.ย
With private companies issuing vaccine mandates in Columbia, the city itself has yet to do so for its employees. The city audited its workforce last month and found that just more than half of employees were vaccinated. Since offering a $500 incentive to get the shot, that percentage is up to 78%.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners is honoring the life saving efforts of the University of South Carolina School of Nursing students and staff during the pandemic.
Authorities are investigation after a small plane crashed on the runway at Owens Field Airport this morning. The pilot was the only one involved in the crash, and he has since been transported to the hospital.
The Transitions Homeless Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special fundraiser today. The "Reconstructing Home" fundraiser is happening from 6-10 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art.
The Columbia Police Department says officers are assisting at the scene of a plane crash at Owens Field Airport. Authorities the only passenger was the pilot, and he has been taken to the hospital.ย
The Lowcountry attorney at the center of multiple investigations faced new charges Tuesday in Richland County. A judge denied bond for Alex Murdaugh, who is facing two felony counts of obtaining property by false pretenses related to a wrongful death lawsuit.