Colonial Drive bridge over Smith Branch in Richland County to close for repairs
SCDOT says the Colonial Drive bridge over Smith Branch in Richland County will close for repairs beginning January 26.
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Liberty Day at the SC State House
Students celebrated South Carolina's role in the American Revolution Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
Midlands men arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says two men have been arrested on three total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Former youth challenge program director arrested in relation to an assault
Sheriff Leon Lott says a former youth challenge program director has been arrested.
Chapin man sentenced for conspiracy to engage in illegal gambling business
A Chapin man was sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to engage in illegal gambling business, said the DOJ.
SCDOT announces opening of US 601 Bridge over Colonels Creek in Richland County
SCDOT says the replacement of the US 601 bridge over Colonels Creek in Richland County has been completed.
Stop for drink leads to Lottery win, SC Lottery officials say
A Midlands woman who stopped to get something to drink, ended up being a lottery winner, said officials.
RCSD: Man wanted for stealing several large appliances arrested
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department says a wanted man has been arrested.
Columbia PD: 1 arrested after person found with life-threatening injury
Columbia PD officers have charged an 18-year-old in connection with the Wednesday shooting at Spring Lake Apts. near Garners Ferry Road, say officers.
Sumter man sentenced for drug conspiracy in Sumter, Richland counties
A Sumter man has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison, according to investigators, says the SCDOJ.
Man accused of shooting after argument with girlfriend, Fairfield Co. deputies say
Fairfield County deputies say a man in custody is accused of attempted murder.
CRFD firefighters tackle commercial structure fire
Columbia-Richland Firefighters tackled a commercial structure fire at a Two Notch Road warehouse, said fire officials.
RCSD searching for 39-year-old wanted for failure to appear for a bench warrant
Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept., say there are searching for a 39-year-old who is wanted for failure to appear for a bench warrant.
Person who died due to fatal hit-and-run on Sunday has been identified, said the coroner's office.
The person who died due to a fatal hit-and-run on Sunday has been identified, said the coroner's office.
Man last seen at home found, Richland County deputies say
Richland County deputies are searching for a man last seen at his home, say deputies.
SCDOT to close and detour Lakeshore Drive bridge
SCDOT will close and detour the Lakeshore Drive bridge over Tributary to Forest Lake in Richland County for repairs, say officials.
CPD: 17-year-old who left home without permission found safe
CPD says Wilson has been found safe after reportedly running away from home on 1/6/26.
Columbia-Richland firefighters control overnight Broad River Road house fire
Columbia-Richland Firefighters controlled an overnight house fire in the Broad River Road area, say fire officials.
3 displaced after Palisades Circle afternoon fire
Columbia-Richland 1st shift crews responded to a house fire on Monday afternoon, says CRFD.
Columbia Police investigating deadly Sunday night hit-and-run
Columbia Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run.
SCDOT will conduct bridge repairs on Elmwood Avenue in Richland County
SCDOT will close the right westbound lane of Elmwood Avenue for bridge repairs over the weekend, say officials.
Columbia PD investigate report of shots fired at party
Columbia PD say officers are investigating a report of shots fired at a Vista Towers party.
Walk for Peace continues through the Midlands
The Walk for Peace continued through the Midlands today.
Domestic call leads to deputies finding pounds of weed, deputies say
A domestic call led Richland County deputies to find pounds of weed, says the sheriff's dept.
72-year-old man arrested in connection with secretly photographing victims
Sheriff Leon Lott said a 72-year-old man was arrested in connection with secretly photographing victims.
