Local leaders in Richland County offer incentive for COVID-19 Vaccine
Both lawmakers and pastors alike called for more people in Richland County to get vaccinated.
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RCSD: Man arrested after shooting at deputies Friday evening
After talking with the man for nearly two hours, Sheriff Leon Lott says his deputies were shot at. The sheriff says they returned fire, but no one was hit. They ultimately shot tear gas at the man, who got off the roof and tried to run. Officials say he was tased, and that was his only injury.
SC woman shares struggle with early onset Alzheimer's
“I try to keep my independence as much as I can and live life to the fullest every day. I don’t take one thing for granted anymore," she said.
Local Living: Pawmetto Lifeline and Subaru host adoption event tomorrow and more
Local Living: Pawmetto Lifeline and Subaru host adoption event tomorrow and more.
Local Living: Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer's, Harbison Fall Festival and other events this weekend!
Local Living: Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer's, Harbison Fall Festival and other events this weekend!
Prescribed burn at Congaree National Park in November
According to officials, a prescribed burn is scheduled for next month at Congaree National Park.
SC organization comes to Columbia after proving success with keeping former inmates from returning to jail
How is the Palmetto State leading the nation in keeping former inmates from going back to jail?
T.S. Martin Neighborhood Park Playground now open in Columbia
An eight-acre park playground is now open for business in Columbia. Mayor Steve Benjamin and city leaders cut the red ribbon at the T.S. Martin Neighborhood Park Playground on Edison Street this afternoon.
Local Living: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll Thursday, Blythewood Fall Festival Rodeo this weekend and more!
Local Living: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll Thursday, Blythewood Fall Festival Rodeo this weekend and more!
RCSD: Middle school student charged after bringing loaded gun to school
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.
RCSD asking for help identifying armed robbery suspect at Walmart on Killian Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of robbery at the Walmart on Killian Road.
Midlands organization adds piece to solving puzzle of homelessness in Columbia
“These families are going to succeed because they want to succeed, do better and be independent," Sauls concluded.
Local Living: Famously Hot Pride this weekend, Spooky Saturdays at the State Museum and more!
Local Living: Famously Hot Pride this weekend, Spooky Saturdays at the State Museum and more!
Final weekend of the 2021 South Carolina State Fair
If you still haven't made it out to the South Carolina State Fair, this is the last weekend the Midway will be open!
Could a vaccine mandate for City of Columbia employees be on its way?
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%.
RCSD investigating shooting death at apartment complex on Longcreek Drive
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating the shooting death of a man at an apartment complex in Columbia last night.
Several Midlands groups taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In the Midlands, you can bring your unused or expired medications to several locations.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners honors UofSC nursing students and staff for pandemic service
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.
Pilot taken to hospital after crashing on runway at Owens Field Airport
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.
