This is the third day of testimony in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland, as the prosecution has brought more witnesses to the stand. They brought up the owner of the cell phone store who says Rowland tried to sell him a cell phone the day after Samantha Josephson's disappearance.
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The Midlands Rivers Coalition issued swimming advisories for portions of the Congaree and Lower Saluda Rivers.
Recap of day two in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland
Day two in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland continued with testimony from Rowland's girlfriend during March 2019. Rowland is accused of murdering USC student Samantha Josephson on March 29, 2019.
Richland County agreed Wednesday to put more than $15 million back into a sales tax fund for roads after South Carolina tax collectors said they spent the money on project managers and public relations and not on asphalt.
Richland County is offering residents a chance to weigh in on how more than $2 million in grants will be distributed.
On Wednesday, the jury in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland heard from the turkey hunter that found Samantha Josephson's body and the officer that arrested Rowland.
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Officials with charter schools from across the state are in Columbia for their annual leadership summit.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a man was sent to the hospital after a shooting in the 1700 block of Leesburg Road early Wednesday morning.
If you hear some big booms coming from Fort Jackson this week, there is no need to be alarmed. Officials with Fort Jackson say the base will be conducting live fire training on the base including tanks and mortars for the rest of the week.
Wednesday marks day two in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland, the man accused of kidnapping and killing a University of South Carolina student in 2019. First to testify Wednesday was a turkey hunter who initially found Josephson's body in Clarendon County. The court also heard from law enforcement who responded to the scene where the body was found.
Troopers say one person is dead after a three vehicle collision in Richland County on Tuesday.
On Tuesday night, the Columbia Fire Department says crews were dispatched to the 7300 block of Two Notch Road for a house fire. Officials say the home was vacant, and there were no injuries.
Columbia City Council met this afternoon and discussed the COVID-19 vaccination effort. Officials say they believe the city and Richland County have been doing their part to spread the word about the availability and accessibility of the vaccine.
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During their investigation into last month's fatal shooting at a vape shop, the Columbia Police Department says they arrested two teens.
Opening arguments begin in the trial for the death of USC student Samantha Josephson
SC Works Midlands is hosting a hiring event for Brighter Future Employment Services tomorrow.
The University of South Carolina has selected a recruiter to assist with its presidential search.
Opening arguments are expected Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing the South Carolina woman who mistook his car for her Uber ride.
