Gun violence among young people and teenagers is becoming more prevalent here in the Midlands. Put Down the Guns now Young People Founder Jack Logan attended church service Sunday morning to pray over Columbia teens.
W.A. Perry Middle School is hosting another COVID-19 vaccine party this Saturday. The drive-thru event is at the school's parking lot on Barhamville Road from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Employees at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice walked off the job this morning. Some teachers and security staff stood outside the facility, saying they've had enough with the long hours, pay and poor working conditions. DJJ Director Freddie Pough spoke with protesters for a little over an hour outside DJJ Friday afternoon. Gov. McMaster acknowledged their are issues in the department but said a walk out is not the way to go about achieving change.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting incident they say might have stemmed from a road rage incident this morning on I-77. Investigators say no people were hit, but a vehicle was struck by the gunfire.
Today, the city unveiled its' newest mural at a Columbia park. The ribbon was cut on the mural located at Hyatt Park. It's called "The Pursuit of Citizenship, Benjamin Mack, Septima Clark, and Listervelt Middleton."
River Rat Brewery in Columbia is participating in DHEC's new "Shot and a Chaser" campaign with the SC Brewers Guild. The program allows those 21-years-old and up to go to the brewery, get vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a free beer. You can get your shot at River Rat brewery on Friday, June 11.
Steve Martin and Martin Short are bringing their comedy show to Columbia this fall. The show is scheduled for Saturday, October 23 at the Township Auditorium.
Last month, several families voluntarily moved out of their apartments at St. Andrew's Terrace due to a gas leak. Columbia Housing says the gas appliances have been replaced with electric ones, and all the families have now returned to their homes.
Today, the City of Columbia launched a campaign to make sure everyone gets their COVID-19 vaccine. The "It's YOUR Shot Columbia" campaign is designed to spread the word that the vaccine is safe, effective, free and easy to obtain.
Starting tomorrow, DHEC says the the Community Vaccination Center at the Columbia Place Mall will offer both the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as well as the shot from Pfizer.
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is hosting six free teen nights over the next few months! Prime Time in the Parks begins next Friday, June 11 from 7-10 p.m. Organizers say the free event provides a fun and safe environment for all teens between the ages 13-17.