Columbia VA hosting Virtual Town Hall Friday afternoon
The Columbia VA will host a Virtual Town Hall meeting for veterans served by the health care system. This event will be hosted Friday at 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.
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Ceasefire Columbia program aims to crack down on gun violence in the city
Ceasefire Columbia program aims to crack down on gun violence in the city
Columbia PD announces arrest made in connection with fatal shooting at the Colony Apartments this month
The Columbia Police Department says a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at the Colony Apartments earlier this month turned himself in to police on Wednesday.
EdVenture offering free admission for military families this Memorial Day Weekend
The EdVenture Children's Museum is giving free admission to military families this Memorial Day Weekend. Free admission is valid for military service members and up to four family members.
Sheriff Leon Lott joins Rep. Todd Rutherford to explain new law designed to combat catalytic converter thefts
Here in the Midlands, hundreds of converters are stolen every year. On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott joined Representative Todd Rutherford to explain a new law, sponsored by Rutherford, that will combat the growing thefts.
Local authorities call on the community to donate blood in the Battle of the Badges this Friday
Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department and Richland County Sheriff's Department issued a challenge for blood donations. They're kicking off the annual "Battle of the Badges Blood Drive" which takes place Friday.
48 cadets graduating from SCYCA Wednesday morning
The South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy will have a graduation ceremony for its 46th class Thursday morning. 48 cadets will graduate from the program which leads, trains and mentors at-risk youth ages 16-18 to help them become productive and successful citizens.
DHEC to start offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Columbia Place Mall on Thursday
DHEC is changing the vaccine it will offer at the Columbia Place Mall. Starting this Thursday, only the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available instead of Pfizer's shot.
Columbia Housing offering stipend to Saint Andrews Terrace residents who chose to stay through gas leak
A spokesperson for Columbia Housing says residents at Saint Andrews Terrace apartments were given the option whether to evacuate or not due to a gas leak. Officials say the families that chose to remain in their units will be given a $500 stipend to cover inconveniences like not being able to use the stove or hot water.
Lights installed at All-Stars Baseball Field on Lester Drive
Local little leaguers will now be able to play night games at one Midlands ballpark. Lights were installed at the All-Stars baseball Field on Lester Drive.
Richland County woman sentenced to 20 years for attempted murder and related charges
The Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office says a Richland County woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a shooting incident in the Rosewood Community in February 2017.
Quilts of Valor lays quilts on the Statehouse steps to thank veterans on Sunday
On Sunday, quilts coated the steps of the Statehouse, all to thank our veterans for their service. The Quilts of Valor Foundation works to bring comfort and healing to service members and veterans touched by war, through their quilts.
Help local police and firefighters compete for a good cause in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Friday
You can join local law enforcement and firefighters in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. It starts Friday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Richland County Decker Center and at the Charles Drew Wellness Center.
Saint James AME Church offering COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday
You can get your COVID-19 vaccine at the Saint James AME Church this Thursday. The vaccine clinic is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church on Henderson Street.
Columbia Fireflies partnering with Prisma to offer COVID-19 vaccines during multiple games this season
The Columbia Fireflies announced that they are partnering with Prisma Health to offer in-game coronavirus vaccinations during two games next week. The Fireflies say fans who want to get vaccinated can get their first dose at the team's games on Friday May 28 or Saturday 29.
Columbia Housing voluntarily moving over 20 families from St. Andrews Terrace Apartment due to gas leak
In a release sent out on Friday, Columbia Housing said that they are voluntarily relocating 24 families out of St. Andrews Terrace Apartment after the Columbia Fire Department detected a gas leak.
RCSD investigating shooting on Kathleen Drive that left a man dead
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting on Kathleen Drive that led to the death of a man on Thursday night.
55th Annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show kicks off at the State Fairgrounds
If you are looking to freshen up your home and garden, the State Fairgrounds is the place to be this weekend! The 55th Annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show kicked off earlier today at 11 a.m.
"Rebirth of a Village" event looks to help young men be set for success in the future
An event looking to teach young men how to become effective community leaders is happening this weekend. The "Rebirth of a Village" event is Saturday at the Busby Street Community Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Police identify murder suspect from shooting at the Colony Apartments last week
The Columbia Police Department is looking for a suspect accused in a fatal shooting last week at the Colony Apartments.
Columbia city leaders participate in mural dedication at Woodland Park
Some new art is now at Woodland Park. Thursday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council members held a public art dedication ceremony at the site of a new mural.
RCSD: Ft. Jackson trainee who hijacked a school bus tried to escape from jail and the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the Fort Jackson trainee who hijacked a school bus tried to escape from jail and the hospital.
RCSD seeking identification of man wanted for strong arm robbery at the Walmart on Killian Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man they say was involved in a shoplifting that turned physical at the Walmart on Killian Road.
Fort Jackson soldier suspended from duties following April arrest for sexual misconduct charge
According to officials, a Fort Jackson soldier has been suspended from his duties after he was arrested in April on a sexual misconduct charge. This marks the third person from Fort Jackson now facing charges since April.
