The Drew Wellness Center Pool is set to close temporarily next week. City officials say the pool will be closed for routine maintenance from September 7-September 10.
โWeโve had increased patient volumes that have overwhelmed some of our centers. In fact, we closed 16 of our 57 centers to consolidate staff and resources to better serve the communities that weโre in," said Dr. Shelley Janssen.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man they say was involved in a church burglary on Old Percival Road.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the man accused of vandalizing the home of Jonathan Pentland in April was found guilty and ordered to pay a fine.ย ย
The governorโs stance has been consistent, as has that of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. Earlier this summer, he announced a city wide mask mandate for 43 elementary and middle schools in the city.
This afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill that requires doctors to give certain people a co-prescription of Nalaxone when they are prescribed opiates.
The Columbia Police Department says officers blocked off the 1800 block of Blossom Street this morning, after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. Officials say the pedestrian was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition.
โChildren are dying today because we refuse to get vaccinated," she said. "I donโt know what else I can tell you except that if we continue down this path, weโre going to be in more trouble than we ever thought we would be.โ
On Monday, a ribbon cutting for the Saluda River Greenway took place off Candi Lane. The walkway is part of a three phase project to let residents see and enjoy the beauties of our local rivers.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge is in Columbia to highlight the importance of vaccinations and to discuss housing related issues.