DHEC says a bat that was found near Washington Street and Lincoln Street in Columbia last week tested positive for rabies. Officials say there are no reports of people or animals exposed to the bat so far.
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Those who have not been vaccinated have a week to be fully vaccinated or to have started their two dose series.
Friday morning, Columbia City Council member and mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac-Devine spent time at Tolliver's Mane Event, a barber shop on North Main Street, where she met with voters.
The Richland Library is giving you the opportunity to get to know the candidates to be the next mayor of Columbia. The City of Columbia Mayoral Forum will be held online from 3:30-5 p.m. this Sunday.
A Midlands school district is turning to the state's highest court to intervene in the dispute over mask mandates in schools.
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Wednesday at Parklane Road.
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Students at the University of South Carolina are back on campus today, with new COVID-19 guidelines.
Columbia College is welcomed its first male residential students today.
"As we have stated, the City of Columbia and our ordinance requiring facemasks in schools are not in violation of any state law. In fact, we are in compliance with South Carolina Constitutional law, which makes it our legal and ethical obligation to protect the health, safety and well-being of our citizens," said Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin in a statement regarding AG Wilson's lawsuit.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver died after a wreck on Wednesday night at I-26 westbound in Richland.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Parklane Road.
Hopkins Middle School’s principal is happy with the district’s decision to have a mask mandate.
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More school districts welcomed students back to class this morning, as the debate on masking continues.
Due to the recent trends of the COVID-19 pandemic, FBI Columbia cancelled its upcoming Hate Crimes Symposiums.
“I think it’s very clear that if we are not called back in, this is going to land in courts for them to make a decision," said Rep. Russell Ott from St. Matthews. "All we’re simply saying is that’s not necessary.”
Richland County deputies are still investigating a murder case that has gone 25 years cold. Tuesday marks the 25 year anniversary since Jack Robinson was killed at the Rosewood Boat Landing.
The Liberty Group is looking to hire for three positions through a hiring event with SC Works Columbia on Thursday.
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a shooting on the 2000 block of Dominion Drive.
