Richland News
Local Living: Harlem Globetrotters and Professional Bull Riders coming to Colonial Life Arena!
Local Living: Harlem Globetrotters and Professional Bull Riders coming to Colonial Life Arena!
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears in press conference with Governor McMaster before Silver Elephant Dinner
This afternoon, Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared at a news conference with Governor Henry McMaster ahead of the Silver Elephant Dinner.
Contractor shortage in Richland County causes delay in trash and recycling pickup
If you live in Richland County and your recycling did not get picked up today, the county says it is due to a contractor shortage.
Residents try to beat the heat as the Midlands deals with high temperatures
In downtown Columbia, a high concentration of buildings in urban areas can make it warmer than surrounding areas, but there are times of the day it’s better to be outdoors than others. No matter where you are from, keeping yourself cool is important.
Live look at the Columbia Police Department National Night Out event
Tonight kicks off National Night Out for law enforcement agencies across the country and right here in the Midlands. Rochelle Dean was live from Page Ellington Park, where the Columbia Police Department held the event.
Local Living: St. Patrick's Day festival returning to Five Points, celebrate National Chicken Wing Day and more!
Local Living: St. Patrick's Day festival returning to Five Points, celebrate National Chicken Wind Day and more!
Richland County receiving additional funding through Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Officials in Richland County say the county will receive additional federal funding to help renters impacting by the coronavirus pandemic.
CAE reports higher than projected passengers traveling through the airport so far this year
Officials with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport say the number of passengers passing through the airport so far this year has been higher than they projected.
Gaston PD: Man wanted after fleeing from law enforcement
The Gaston Police Department are searching for a man who fled from law enforcement last week.
Newspaper sues school district after superintendent resigns
A South Carolina newspaper is suing a school district over officials’ lack of transparency in their handling of the resignation of a popular superintendent last month.
Richland County increases starting pay for officers at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Richland County announced it is increasing starting pay for detention center officers from just over $32,000 a year to more than $36,000 a year.
Local Living: Registration open for City of Columbia After-School Program, adopt a furry friend this summer and more!
Local Living: Registration open for City of Columbia After-School Program, adopt a furry friend this summer and more!
St. Pat's in Five Points returns for 40th anniversary this year
Saint Patrick's Day in Five Points is back. Organizers announced that the annual festival will return for its 40th anniversary, after being cancelled due to COVID-19 two years in a row.
RCSD asking for help identifying man accused of assaulting a man in a Lowe's parking lot
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help identifying a man accused of assaulting a 69-year-old in the parking lot of the Lowe's on Two Notch Road.
Fort Jackson soldier found dead in forest off-base
The body of a soldier stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has been found off base, Army officials said. The body was found in a vehicle in Manchester State Forest in Sumter County on July 22, according to investigators.
Columbia Fire Dept.: No one hurt as crews help driver out of vehicle that went into a creek
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after a vehicle crashed into a creek on Tuesday.
Family members read impact statements, following the guilty verdict for Nathaniel Rowland
A jury found Nathaniel Rowland guilty of kidnapping and murdering Samantha Josephson in 2019. Following his conviction, family members of Josephson and the parents of Rowland addressed the court.
Local Living: RCSD hosting a 5K this weekend, cool off at the City of Columbia's misting stations and more!
Local Living: RCSD hosting a 5K this weekend, cool off at the City of Columbia's misting stations and more!
Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates $200,000 to Harvest Hope
A Midlands car dealership made a major donation to help in the fight against hunger. Jim Hudson Automotive Group gave Harvest Hope Food Bank a check for $200,000.
Nathaniel Rowland sentenced to life in prison
Nathaniel Rowland was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of USC student Samantha Josephson.
Nathaniel Rowland found guilty of the murder of Samantha Josephson
Jury finds Nathaniel Rowland guilty of both kidnapping and murdering USC student Samantha Josephson in March 2019. Josephson got into Rowland's car in Five Points after mistaking it for her Uber.
Support Richland County deputies and K9s at this year's Guardians of the Night 5K
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting the annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K race this Saturday. You can run alongside deputies and their K9 partners at the State Fairgrounds.
Jury begins deliberations in trial for the murder of a USC student in 2019
Closing arguments concluded and the jury moved to deliberations in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland. Rowland is accused of murdering USC student Samantha Josephson in March of 2019.
Video expert testifies in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland
In the trial of Nathaniel Rowland today, a body cam and video expert testified before the court.
