Local Living: Fall Feast in Sumter, Adoption special at Columbia Animal Services and more!
Local Living: Fall Feast in Sumter this Thursday, adoption special at Columbia Animal Services ends this week and more!
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Columbia Fire crews put out house fire on Forest Drive
The Columbia Fire Department says crews put out a house fire on Forest Drive at Glenwood Road Wednesday. Officials say the home suffered heavy damage, but no one was injured.
DHEC: Rabid feral kitten found near Williams-Brice Stadium, warn of feral cot colony exposure
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says a feral kitten found near Williams-Brice Stadium tested positive for rabies.
Funeral services set for Columbia FD Chaplain who died of COVID-19
Funeral services are set for Friday for a Midlands chaplain who died of COVID-19. Chaplain Billie Bright served with the Columbia Fire Department and the Irmo Police Department.
Richland County Council passes emergency mask ordinance set to expire in mid-November
Richland County residents and visitors are now required to wear masks after the County Council voted to pass an emergency mask ordinance Tuesday.
Richland One School Board discusses athlete safety following the death of a football player last month
After a W.J. Keenan High School football player died last month, the Richland One School Board is discussing the safety of its athletes.
Columbia Fire Deptartment announces passing of battalion chief after brief illness
The Columbia Fire Department announced that Battalion Chief Joseph Casey Desso passed away Monday night after a brief illness.
Local Living: Litter pickup with Keep the Midlands Beautiful Saturday, Riverbanks ZOOfari on Friday night and more!
Local Living: Litter pickup with Keep the Midlands Beautiful Saturday, Riverbanks ZOOfari on Friday night and more!
Officials break ground on new aquarium and reptile center at Riverbanks Zoo
Fish and reptiles will soon have a new home at the Riverbanks Zoo. Officials broke ground on the Darnal W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center.
RCSD: Business the sheriff calls "a strain on law enforcement and the neighbors who live around it" no longer can sell alcohol
A store on North Main Street that Sheriff Leon Lott calls "a strain on law enforcement and the neighbors who live around it" is no longer permitted to serve alcohol.
Authorities conduct environmental testing ahead of demolition of Allen Benedict Court
One of the oldest public housing complexes in America is set to be demolished. The complex was closed in January of 2019 when a carbon monoxide leak lead to the deaths of two residents and forced hundreds of people to evacuate.
Town of Irmo mourns loss of police chaplain after long-fought battle with COVID-19
“Billy was just a magnificent person who touched a lot of people’s lives," he said. "He’s going to be missed.”
Local Living: Tickets for the Fall Feast in Sumter, Columbia Greek Festival this week and more!
Local Living: Tickets for the Fall Feast in Sumter, Columbia Greek Festival this week and more!
First payments to Columbia fathers in the CLIMB pilot project going out this week
Monday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announcing the launch of the CLIMB pilot project aimed at helping local families. Mayor Benjamin says he is proud to announce the first payments, which are donated, are going out tomorrow.
RCSD: Body found in bushes by Home Depot at Sandhills
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the body of a man was discovered in the bushes by the Home Depot at Sandhills this morning.
Richland County Coroner IDs man shot dead at InTowne Suites Friday
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man who was shot and killed at the InTowne Suites on Broad River Road.
RCSD: Woman charged with accessory, still looking for murder suspect
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a woman is charged with accessory, and they are looking for another man accused of a murder that occurred in April.
RCSD: Four teens charged for fight at Ridge View HS football game last month
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says four teens have been charged in a fight that occurred during a football game at Ridge View High School last month.
Vanessa Williams visits students in Richland One to encourage a life in the arts
Richland One students were in for a treat today, as singer and actress Vanessa Williams came to pay a visit. The annual event is designed to ignite students' interests in the arts.
Midlands mask mandates return due to COVID surge
The cities hope to work with customers and businesses, but refusing to comply could come with a $25 to $100 fine.
Local Living: RCSD participates in 'Cops and Lobsters,' The Isley Brothers coming to Township Auditorium and more!
Local Living: RCSD participates in 'Cops and Lobsters,' The Isley Brothers coming to Township Auditorium and more!
State Museum offering free admission for first responders, military this weekend
The South Carolina State Museum is marking September 11th with a special weekend offer. First responders, active military and veterans will be admitted for free Saturday and Sunday.
RCSD Deputy Chief to be named Chief of Police in the City of Cayce
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Chief Chris Cowan has been selected as the next Police Chief in the City of Cayce.
