If you're looking for some fun Saturday night plans, how about dinner and a concert inside Segra Park? The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with the South Carolina Philharmonics to bring a unique dining experience back to the stadium.
An Irmo-based company is expanding its operations in Richland County, creating more than 30 jobs. Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems is investing $4.1 million the next five years on this new project.
Students at Columbia International University spent their Monday afternoon cleaning up Columbia as a part of their "Serving Cola City" project. The students teamed up to take on various roles around the city, from litter pick-up, to painting, yard work and even building a wheelchair ramp.
The City of Columbia will not be permitting beer and wine sales at some upcoming events.
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of an individual killed during a shooting at Shandon Crossing Apartments on Saturday. Coroner Rutherford says the victim is 27-year-old Charles R. Fulk, of Graham, North Carolina.
Get out those resumes, Firehouse Subs is hiring at all of their 13 Columbia-area locations. Now through Thursday, you can visit your local Firehouse Subs location to be interviewed, and potentially hired on the spot.
Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating a shooting that killed a man on Devoe Drive on Tuesday.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead on 500 block of South Beltline Boulevard. Authorities say the victim's body was discovered on Saturday around 6:30 a.m. Officials say the man had a gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced dead on the scene.
On Monday, the White House announced that they will be partnering with the State of South Carolina to create a new Community Vaccination Center in Columbia. Officials say the Type III CVC will be located at the Columbia Place Mall, and it will be able to administer 1,000 shots in arms per day.
Monday morning, work began to install lights at the All-Stars baseball field. The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department received a more than $128,000 grant from the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
The Richland County Library is hosting a COVID-19 Caccine Tele-Town Hall Monday night. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Assistant State Epidemiologist Dr. Jane Kelly will talk about the three vaccines now available, the safety and efficacy of each one, and she will also take questions from you about the vaccines.
Officials with Fort Jackson say they will be conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 61 acres this afternoon. The controlled burn of land within the fort was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and last until 1 p.m.
Richland County deputies say they have found a 16-year-old with a medical condition who was reported missing.
Richland County Sheriff's deputies say they have found a missing 15-year-old with a medical condition on Sunday.
Richland School District Two and Allen University are partnering together to encourage STEM students in the Midlands. Thursday afternoon, Allen and District Two announced they have reached a memorandum of understanding. Based on the agreement, Allen will provide the district with speakers for special programs at Richland Two high schools, a "real science" summer lab experience, and a master class in the summer taught by Allen University faculty.
If you already have some spring break plans but need a fun adventure, the South Carolina State Museum is giving kids 12 and under free admission, extended hours and a brand new science exhibit! Their spring break special is from Saturday April 3 to Sunday April 11.
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of an individual whose body was discovered on Ridgewood Avenue Wednesday. The coroner identified the man as 71-year-old Johnny L. Thompson, of Blythewood.
The City of Columbia says they will provide free parking services during the Easter holiday weekend. Gates will be raised at all off-street parking deck facilities beginning Friday at 5 a.m., and will remain up until Monday morning.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy is in serious condition following a single car collision Thursday morning in Irmo. The department says Sergeant Michael Mazerolle was rushed to the hospital following the collision on Koons Road.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen on Sunday. Officials say Azirus Williams was last seen leaving his family member's home on Cloister Place and had been using his cell phone to communicate with others until Tuesday night.
Richland County Sheriff's Department says they need your help to find a missing teenager who has a medical condition.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been named the 2021 National Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association. Lott was nominated for the award by Police2Peace foundation. This means he wasn't nominated by someone in law enforcement, instead it was someone from the community.
A City of Columbia park has a new look. Tuesday afternoon, the city unveiled the new and improved Fairwold Park on Eddy Street. According to city officials, the park now features an outdoor gym, picnic tables and landscaping improvements.
Jazz music lovers, this next event is for you. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis will perform live at the Koger Center Sunday, May 2.
On Tuesday, officials announced some new improvements to Marshall Park on Lincoln Street. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city officials announced the changes to the park will be an outdoor gym, larger picnic tables and a new playground.
