1 taken into custody after foot pursuit in Walmart parking lot
Columbia Police says someone was taken into custody after a foot pursuit that began at the Walmart located on Garners Ferry Road.
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8 people in apartment building left displaced after fire
CRFD second shift crews were able to stop an apartment fire from spreading throughout the building on Wednesday morning, said officials.
Local school districts to provide free meals this summer
Several local school districts like Richland One, Kershaw County School Dist. & Lexington One are providing students free meals this summer.
Judge denies bond for man arrested in connection to shooting incident at school
A judge has denied bond for 44-year-old Corey Gibbons who was arrested in connection to a shooting incident May 12.
Columbiana Centre implementing curfew for 17 and under
Officials with Columbiana Centre say starting Friday night, May 29, 2026, they are implementing a curfew for people 17 and under.
Day 3 of Midlands store-owner accused of killing 14-year-old trial
The trial of a Midlands store-owner accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old continued Friday.
Forest Acres Police identify 2 found dead in relation to domestic violence homicide investigation
The Forest Acres Police Department released the identity of a man and woman killed in a domestic violence incident Tuesday, May 26.
Columbia Police Department hosting block parties around the city
Columbia Police is hosting block parties around the city this Summer, said officials.
Capital City-Lake Murray Country to hold fireworks display
One of the Midlands favorite Fourth of July traditions returns to Lake Murray this Summer.
Richland School District One held graduation ceremonies
High school graduation season is here.
Foundation gives donation to children's hospital
Weds, May 27, Prisma Health Children's Hospital received a gift of hope and healing.
Richland County deputies investigating stabbing at a Midlands jail
Richland County deputies are investigating a stabbing that happened at a Midlands jail on Tuesday, said RCSD.
Forest Acres Police: Man in custody following deadly domestic violence incident
Forest Acres Police say a man is in custody following a deadly domestic violence incident Tuesday, May 26.
Richland County deputies investigating Sunday night shooting
Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night.
13-year-old charged with hate crime
Sheriff Leon Lott says a 13-year-old has been charged with a hate crime ordinance after being identified during a burglary investigation.
UPDATE: Driver killed in overnight Monticello Road wreck identified
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the driver killed after striking a deer and several trees on Monticello Road Tuesday.
Man charged in connection with two nightclub shootings in same night
RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested in connection with two nightclub shootings that happened in the same night.
Infant surrendered at hospital in Richland Co.
Officials at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, says DSS.
Sheriff: Former deputy charged with DUI
Sheriff Leon Lott says a former deputy was arrested and charged with DUI.
Midlands teacher charged in connection with runaway juvenile
Richland County deputies say a Midlands teacher was arrested in connection with a runaway child.
SCDPH: Rabid bat found in Richland County, 3 people exposed
SC Department of Public Health says a bat from Richland County has tested positive for rabies.
Irmo Police find several guns, drugs during Wednesday arrest
Irmo Police say they found several guns, and drugs during an arrest on Wednesday morning.
RCSD investigating early morning Decker Blvd shooting after ShotSpotter alert
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an early morning shooting that happened on Decker Blvd, say deputies.
803 day returns for 3rd annual celebration in the Midlands
The third annual 803 Day weekend is returning to Columbia.
Second former DJJ employee arrested in relation to providing contraband to youth
A second former SCDJJ employee has been charged with misconduct in office, say DJJ officials.
