Governor McMaster and UofSC students react to Bob Caslen's resignation
Governor McMaster and UofSC students react to Bob Caslen's resignation .
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Columbia leaders unveil new mural on Main Street
New art is now on Main Street! Today, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council members held a public art dedication ceremony at the site of the new mural at 1401 Main.
Fort Jackson pausing weapons immersion training in wake of school bus hijacking last week
Thursday, Fort Jackson announced it is pausing its weapons immersion training while they continue to investigate the incident where a trainee left the fort with a rifle and hijacked a school bus last week.
CPD: No charges filed in shooting at Capri Apartments, investigators determine it was self-defense
The Columbia Police Department says that no charges will be filed in the Tuesday night shooting at Capri Apartments that left one dead. Police say their investigation led them to determine that the shooting fell under self-defense.
Families of two victims of school bus hijacking want answers from Richland Two and Ft. Jackson
The families of two victims of the school bus hijacking held a news conference Thursday morning to demand answers from Fort Jackson and Richland School District Two.
Richland Two bus driver to be honored for efforts to keep students safe during bus hijacking by armed soldier
The Richland Two bus driver who helped keep students safe during last week's bus hijacking will be honored in a ceremony tomorrow.
RCSD investigating shooting by Longtown Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that took place this morning near Longtown Road.
Lower Richland HS student charged after a loaded pistol is found in his book bag
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a student at Lower Richland High School is facing charges after a loaded gun was found in his book bag at school.
Former SC Secretary of Commerce Joe Taylor announces his run for Columbia City Council
A new candidate is entering his name in the race for Columbia City Council. This afternoon, former South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Joe Taylor announced he is running to represent District Four on the council.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announces arrest of murder suspect for April drive by shooting
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he is frustrated with the amount of gun violence in the community. The sheriff says there have already been eleven murders in the county this year, one more than at this time last year.
Mayor Benjamin and other city leaders presenting art dedication ceremony on Main Street Thursday
New art is coming to downtown Columbia. Thursday, Mayor Steve Benjamin and city council members will hold a public art dedication ceremony.
RCSD: Two individuals arrested for robbing pizza delivery drivers
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says two individuals have been arrested in connection with two robberies of pizza delivery drivers in January.
Richland County Coroner identifies teen who died from an accident off Fairfield Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of an individual who died as a result of an accident off Fairfield Road on Friday
City of Columbia extends mask ordinance through June 5
In a statement released Tuesday, officials with the City of Columbia announced that they are extending the city's mask ordinance.
City of Columbia pools to open May 29
Get those bathing suits out of storage! The City of Columbia announced that pools will open Saturday, May 29.
Richland County Coroner identifies teens who died during shooting on Ulmer Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of two teens who were killed during a shooting that took place Monday night on Ulmer Road.
Candidate for mayor of Columbia, Sam Johnson, says Columbia should hire a Chief Health Officer
One of the candidates for mayor in the City of Columbia thinks there should be a Chief Health Officer. On Monday, Sam Johnson held a news conference with leaders from the Midlands medical community.
RCSD investigating weekend shooting at Hookah club on Broad River Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that took place at Hookah on the River over the weekend.
Lexington-Richland Five Board to discuss mask requirement at meeting Monday
The Lexington-Richland District Five Board will meet Monday to discuss the mask requirement. Last week, the Board of Trustees voted to remove the requirement, but they later reversed that decision.
Columbia mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac Devine hosts Mother's Day themed fish fry
Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac Devine hosted a Mother's Day themed drive-thru fish fry Friday afternoon. Residents were able to get lunch at Greater Saint Luke Baptist Church
RCSD: Man arrested for looking into apartment windows and exposing himself
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of peering into windows at an apartment complex and exposing himself.
Graduation ceremonies kick off Friday for UofSC
The University of South Carolina's graduation ceremonies begin this evening, and this year will look a lot different due to the pandemic. Ceremonies will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium instead of Colonial Life Arena.
