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Columbia Police arrest 9 people following two-week citywide drug operation

Apr 30, 2026 12:54 PM EDT

Columbia Police have arrested 9 people following a two-week citywide drug operation disrupting narcotics distribution networks operating in the community.

RCSD: 2 arrested in connection with shooting that left 1 dead after crash investigation

Apr 30, 2026 11:55 AM EDT

Richland Co. deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday night, says RCSD.

Fugitive caught on USC campus prompting Carolina Alert

Apr 29, 2026 2:15 PM EDT

University of South Carolina Police sent out a Carolina Alert Wednesday afternoon.

Columbia man sentenced to 25 years for killing roommate in 2020

Apr 29, 2026 9:26 AM EDT

A Richland County jury has convicted a Columbia man to 25 years in prison for killing his roommate back in 2020.

SCDOT to close Longtown Road over Lake Columbia Dam in Richland County for repairs

Apr 28, 2026 1:24 PM EDT

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close Longtown Road (S-41-1051) in Richland County to repair parts of the Lake Columbia Dam.

RCSD investigating stabbing at ASGDC

Apr 28, 2026 12:01 PM EDT

Richland County deputies are investigating a Monday stabbing that happened at Alvin S. Glenn, said the sheriff's dept.

Elementary Principal Kisses Pig After Students Win Challenge

Elementary principal kisses pig after students win reading challenge

Apr 24, 2026 6:28 PM EDT

Some educators will do almost anything for their students.

City of Columbia, United Way of the Midlands partners on car wash for homelessness cause

Apr 24, 2026 6:23 PM EDT

Some folks in the Midlands had a chance to get a car wash and support their neighbors experiencing homelessness at the same time.

RCSD: 18-year-old arrested in relation to Longcreek Drive shooting that left 1 dead

Apr 24, 2026 3:49 PM EDT

Richland County deputies say a 18-year-old has been arrested in relation to a shooting on Longcreek Drive that left one person dead.

CPD: Man arrested in connection with shooting

Apr 23, 2026 6:07 PM EDT

Columbia Police arrested a man for a shooting earlier this month.

Deputies: Suspect in custody accused in Longcreek Dr. murder

Apr 23, 2026 1:47 PM EDT

RCSD deputies are investigating a Longcreek Drive homicide that happened Thursday afternoon, says the sheriff's dept.

RCSD: Missing 12-year-old found

Apr 22, 2026 4:34 PM EDT

Richland Co. deputies are searching for a missing 12-year-old who was seen leaving his home on Monday, says RCSD.

Columbia PD investigating death on Benton Street

Apr 22, 2026 4:24 PM EDT

Columbia PD is investigating a death on Benton Street, says the dept.

Gas prices in the Midlands slightly down

Apr 22, 2026 12:34 PM EDT

People in the Midlands are seeing a little more relief at the pump this week.

Law enforcement warning residents about traffic violation scam

Apr 20, 2026 5:28 PM EDT

Law enforcement officials are warning people about a scam targeting people across the state Monday, April 20.

Richland County deputies investigating Saturday shooting

Apr 20, 2026 5:24 PM EDT

Richland County deputies are also investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday.

City of Columbia expands partnership with Instacart for 3rd year

Apr 20, 2026 4:59 PM EDT

The City of Columbia is continuing to expand its partnership with Instacart to help combat food insecurity, says city officials.

Columbia Police investigating collision at local dealership

Apr 20, 2026 2:55 PM EDT

Columbia Police Department says officers are investigating a collision that happened earlier Monday.

Victims identified in head-on collision on I-26 Sunday

Apr 20, 2026 9:17 AM EDT

The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified both victims of a head-on collision on I-26 early Sunday. Crysty Vaughan has details in this update.